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What Does a Construction Law Attorney Do?<\/h1>\n\n
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Construction law governs how buildings and infrastructure are planned, built, and regulated at the federal, state, and local levels. It covers everything from zoning and safety standards to contracts and dispute resolution between property owners, contractors, and subcontractors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Any construction project involves construction law<\/a>. Federal, state, and local laws affect the building of houses and commercial structures. These laws dictate road placement, how far back a house can sit from the street, and even how many fasteners\u00a0hold up a sheet of drywall.<\/p>\n

Construction law also helps regulate construction disputes. Construction operators are called \u201cgeneral contractors” for good reason. They write the work contracts that hire and pay subcontractors,\u00a0the smaller companies that carry out different types of work. The general contractor must ensure everyone gets paid and the homeowner is happy.<\/p>\n

A construction attorney<\/a> can be invaluable if issues arise during the process. Read on to learn how the construction industry handles legal issues between its members and the public.<\/p>\n

Practice Areas of Construction Law<\/h2>\n

Construction law<\/a> covers many areas, including workplace safety, employment laws, zoning, and environmental regulations.<\/p>\n

Some practice areas that touch on construction may include:<\/p>\n