Construction Law Attorney Minneapolis, MN

Our construction law attorneys work with homeowners, property owners, and associations across Minnesota on a wide range of defect, warranty, contract, and payment disputes, including:

Water Intrusion & Mold

Improper flashing, failed drainage systems, leaky windows, roofing defects, and moisture intrusion that leads to mold growth. Water damage is one of the most common — and most damaging — construction defects in Minnesota homes and multi-unit buildings. If a contractor’s poor workmanship allowed water into the structure, you have legal options.

Foundation & Structural Defects

Cracks, settling, load-bearing failures, soil erosion, and structural deficiencies that compromise the integrity of a home or building. These defects can be expensive to repair and dangerous to ignore. We pursue claims against the contractors, engineers, and developers responsible.

Electrical & Plumbing Problems

Faulty wiring, code violations, improper plumbing installations, fire hazards, and persistent leaks. When licensed tradespeople fail to meet Minnesota’s building standards, owners are left with costly repairs and real safety risks.

Contractor Delays & Nonperformance

Contractors who abandon projects, miss deadlines, exceed agreed budgets, or fail to complete the work they were paid for. When a contractor’s nonperformance costs you time and money, we pursue the compensation you’re entitled to.

Poor Craftsmanship

Work that fails to meet Minnesota building codes or basic industry standards — from shoddy framing to improperly installed roofing, siding, or flooring. You paid for quality work. When you didn’t get it, we help you recover the difference.

Sewage & Drainage Problems

Improperly installed or failed sewer lines, drainage systems that direct water toward your structure rather than away from it, and septic issues resulting from defective construction. These problems can make a home uninhabitable and require immediate legal action.

Condominium & Multi-Unit Construction Defect Claims

Condominium associations, townhome associations, and apartment owners face a unique set of construction defect risks — building envelope failures, roofing and waterproofing defects, balcony and deck failures, and common-element deficiencies that can cost hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars to remediate. We represent associations and multi-unit property owners in defect claims against developers, general contractors, and design professionals, and we work with engineering experts to document the full scope of liability.

Construction Warranty Claims (Minnesota Statute § 327A)

Minnesota’s statutory new home warranty law gives homeowners specific rights for one-, two-, and ten-year warranty periods covering workmanship, major systems, and major construction defects. These claims have strict notice requirements and procedural traps. We handle § 327A warranty claims from initial notice through litigation, and we know how to preserve your rights when a builder ignores or denies a valid warranty claim.

Construction Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract

Disputes over scope, payment terms, change orders, completion standards, and termination — between owners and contractors, contractors and subcontractors, or owners and design professionals. We litigate breach of contract claims and counterclaims arising from residential, multi-unit, and commercial construction projects.

Mechanics Liens & Payment Disputes

Mechanics lien defense for property owners facing improper or inflated liens, lien-priority disputes, and payment recovery for subcontractors and suppliers owed money on Minnesota projects. We handle pre-lien notices, lien foreclosure, bond claims, and the related contract claims that typically accompany them.

Contractor & Construction Appeals

Appellate work in construction matters before the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Minnesota Supreme Court — including defect verdicts, warranty rulings, lien decisions, and contract interpretation disputes. We take on appeals from cases we tried and from cases tried by other firms.