Practice Areas

CLG is the preeminent construction law firm for the enforcement of contractors’ and suppliers’ payment rights. It has represented local and national contractors, engineers, materialmen and equipment providers with respect to both private and public works construction projects. It's expertise in mechanic’s lien law, stop notice claims, bond claims, and bid disputes have resulted in numerous and significant successful outcomes.

CLG has represented clients in both state and federal courts and has achieved positive results in matters involving construction claims, collection demands, change order disputes, delay and acceleration claims, differing site conditions disagreements, performance disputes, extra work claims, construction defects, administrative appeals, bid protests and prime/subcontractor disputes. It aims to mitigate damages and enhance potential recoveries by encouraging early resolution. However, when reasonable settlement efforts are exhausted, the gloves come off and every weapon in its legal arsenal is used to win!

Certification Services

Further, CLG’s attorneys’ knowledge of administrative law, including laws, rules and regulations involving contractor’s licensing and MBE/DBE/WBE/VBE and 8(a) certification, has enabled it to assist many contractors to expend their businesses, qualify for government projects and protect themselves from false claims. CLG assists companies to become certified, as well as defend their interests in the event their certification is questioned or in jeopardy. Conversely, CLG has also challenged companies’ claims that they have met certification requirements or outreach participation goals.

Government Contracts

CLG’s knowledge of construction law and experience in handling commercial matters buttress the services it provides to its clients regarding government contracts. CLG has represented multiple national 8a construction firms that focus on federal government work. CLG has been key in negotiating and drafting teaming agreements, joint venture agreements and interpreting terms and conditions of solicitations and the Federal Acquisition Regulations. CLG has handled all facets of contract claims negotiations and/or terminations and responding to government audits and investigations.

Corporate Counsel

CLG serves as a corporate counsel to a variety of its clients. Its attorneys have experience in business formation and corporate planning and procedures. As corporate counsel, CLG works closely with its clients and other professionals such as accountants, surety and insurance agents, and financial advisors to maximize its clients’ business potential and profits.

Reputation

Carno Law Group is proud of its hard-earned reputation as an aggressive civil litigation firm. Its mission of excellence, supported by the dedication and skill of its attorneys and staff, combined with its commitment to superior client service, makes it a leader in its profession.