Contract Formation, Advising & Project Delivery
Strategic Support for Torts & Product Projects
Bassford Remele offers comprehensive legal services in contract formation, strategic advising, and project delivery for clients across the construction and real estate sectors. We represent owners, developers, contractors, architects, investors, and industry professionals, ensuring your projects are structured for success from inception through completion.
Our attorneys possess extensive experience in construction and real estate law, with a proven track record in complex contract formation and project delivery strategies. We collaborate with professionals in real estate, finance, insurance, and project management to deliver seamless legal support at every stage. We prioritize your business objectives, offering practical, proactive advice to keep your projects on track, on time, and within budget. Our experienced team will guide you through every aspect of contract formation, advising, and project delivery—safeguarding your interests and advancing your goals in the dynamic construction and real estate markets.
Services
Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Review
- Prepare, negotiate, and review a full spectrum of construction and real estate contracts, including design-build, design-bid-build, construction management, joint venture, and public-private partnership agreements
- Customize industry-standard forms (AIA, EJCDC, DBIA, ConsensusDocs) and develop bespoke agreements tailored to your project’s unique needs
- Address critical provisions such as scope of work, risk allocation, change orders, performance guarantees, payment terms, insurance, and dispute resolution
Strategic Project Advising
- Advise on project delivery methods, including design-build, construction manager at-risk, EPC/turnkey, integrated project delivery, and collaborative contracting, helping clients select the optimal approach for their goals and risk profile
- Provide counsel on procurement strategies, contractor and designer selection, and compliance with regulatory and financing requirements
- Identify, assess, and allocate project risks to minimize disputes and enhance efficiency throughout the project lifecycle
Project Administration & Lifecycle Support
- Guide clients through contract administration, project management, and claims avoidance, ensuring compliance and effective documentation
- Advise on project changes, delay and disruption claims, payment and performance bonds, and close-out procedures
- Support ongoing operations with counsel on contract amendments, warranty issues, and dispute avoidance
Dispute Resolution and Risk Mitigation
- Proactively address potential disputes through early intervention, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution methods
- Represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and litigation if disputes arise, leveraging deep industry knowledge to achieve favorable outcomes
