Lathrop & Gage L.C. is nationally recognized for its experience in Construction Law. Our team of Construction Lawyers has extensive experience spanning several decades (four members in this practice group are the current or past chairmen of The Missouri Bar and The Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Construction Law Committees). Our clients include owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, sureties, subcontractors and suppliers in matters involving a wide variety of complex construction, design and insurance coverage issues. Our representation includes matters in many litigation, arbitration and mediation forums throughout the country.

Our attorneys have demonstrated expertise with a multitude of construction issues, including construction defects, breach of warranty claims, delay and acceleration, extra work, insurance coverage, wrongful termination, bid protests, mechanic's liens, surety bond claims, design defects, construction administration, personal injury and contract negotiation and drafting. For recent examples of our success, visit www.beentherewonthat.com.

In addition to our litigation skills, we offer significant experience with arbitration and mediations through the American Arbitration Association or on a private basis. Besides representing clients in these settings, three of our Construction Lawyers frequently serve as certified neutral arbitrators or mediators. Experience as an advocate or a neutral arbitrator/mediator provides our lawyers with unique insight necessary to properly guide our clients through these proceedings.

Our multi-faceted legal representation of construction clients not only addresses litigation concerns, but also the client's business needs. To minimize the risk of litigation for construction clients, we provide proactive services through advice and counsel in the drafting, review, analysis, and negotiation of construction contracts and related documents. Our clients have commended us for helping them to achieve their business goals.

What our clients say:

"The construction attorneys at Lathrop & Gage are aggressive, but they also have good business minds and are able to anticipate client wishes."

Kevin Connor, Senior Vice President and General Counsel
AMC Entertainment Inc.

“Texas Tech University has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with Lathrop & Gage in connection with large, complex construction disputes involving a myriad of issues, including, among other things, construction defect-related matters. We find their lawyers to be professional, efficient, and we particularly appreciate their ability to candidly identify key issues and assess risks early in the litigation process, which enables Texas Tech University to make fully informed decisions in that regard.”

Pat Campbell, Vice Chancellor and General Counsel
Texas Tech University

"Construction problems that require legal counsel are always complex and require endurance to resolve. Our issues were handled with competence. Our legal counsel stayed focused on a resolution to our problems and settled the case when it seemed impossible to bring resolution to the multiple facets of the construction problem."

Byron Klaus, President
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

"I have been working with Lathrop & Gage construction attorneys for many years, and can state without reservation that I have never been disappointed with their efforts on Cates' behalf. . .I would recommend them to anyone."

Paul Russell, Executive Vice President
Cates Sheetmetal Company