Litigation, Risk, and Business Solutions for Architects and Engineers
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
We handle construction industry claims with strategies that reflect the unique circumstances of each p roject. From discovery to trial, our experienced trial lawyers simplify complex disputes, protecting your firm while pursuing your definition of success.
Business Counseling / Licensure / Registration
We support design firms with the day-to-day legal issues that come with operating and growing a practice. From corporate formation and multi-state licensure compliance to employment matters, copyright protection, contract negotiation, and receivables, we provide practical guidance informed by deep industry knowledge. Our goal: to keep your business running smoothly, protected, and in full regulatory compliance.
Risk Management
Our team helps design professionals implement effective risk management practices, from contract negotiation to professional liability protection, so you can focus on creating the built environment without legal distractions.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We guide architecture and engineering firms through the complexities of buying or selling a business, including valuation, transaction planning, and regulatory considerations. Our goal is to maximize value while ensuring long-term success.
Internal Succession Planning
Planning for ownership transition is essential to a design firm’s long-term health. We structure and document internal succession plans that reflect each firm’s goals, financial realities, and licensure requirements. From “hit-by-the-bus” plans to mentoring future leaders and updating corporate documents, we create customized frameworks that support continuity and stability.
Firm Startup
Launching a design firm is a major milestone. We help architects and engineers establish strong foundations through corporate structuring, entity formation, multi-state registration, insurance guidance, contracts, and risk management strategy. Our predictable, efficient startup process ensures new firms are compliant, protected, and positioned for long-term success.