How We Take a Team Approach to Helping Our Clients

In a world that is more globally connected than ever, individuals and organizations face increasingly complex problems. Taking a team approach to addressing all kinds of legal issues is one of the most effective ways a law firm can help clients find creative solutions that meet their specific needs. Whether you are going through a divorce, starting a new business, or want to create an estate plan that protects your legacy, you may be surprised to find that many of these matters overlap when it comes to the law.

Why We Take a Team Approach

In businesses, families, communities, and other settings and scenarios, teamwork has always been an essential element of getting things done. To provide the best client-centered experience possible, our team must take a collaborative approach and share knowledge to develop effective legal strategies and solutions. From business lawyers and divorce attorneys collaborating to help clients reach a fair agreement in a divorce to estate planning attorneys assisting with a client’s business succession plan, much of our best work happens across a wide range of legal disciplines.

When collaboration is done right, it helps our clients, attorneys, and professional staff feel confident about what they do and the goals they accomplish together. Cultivating relationships with our clients, communities, and each other builds trust, creating a solid foundation on which our clients can rely.

Collaboration Holds Us Accountable

At Carosella & Associates, we recognize that our success and the success of our clients depend on the individual and collective efforts of our team. This interdependence fosters our dedication to offering the best possible legal services with professionalism and respect for our clients and each other. We treat each client as if they were our only client while being mindful of adding value and providing efficient, effective legal counsel that protects our client’s interests and meets their unique needs.

A Client-Centric Approach and Personalized Service

Although the breadth of knowledge and experience of our team is wide enough to handle all types of complex cases, we are proud to provide responsive, personal attention to each of our clients. Our forward-thinking, collaborative philosophy gives rise to innovation and provides clients access to our entire organization of legal professionals. Each member of our team is committed to using their skills and experience to support their colleagues and solve client problems. Whether you need the assistance of a real estate lawyer for a land development deal or a criminal defense attorney for a loved one, our dedicated team has you covered.

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Construction Delay Disputes: How a Real Estate Lawyer Can Help

Whether you are renovating a rental property or redoing your kitchen, it is not uncommon for construction projects to run into some snags. Issues like permits, inclement weather, and availability of materials can all slow a project’s progress, but when an unreasonable delay causes hardship, you may need to take legal action. Real estate lawyers can help you understand your rights, represent your interests, and help you find ways to settle a construction delay dispute.

Have a Lawyer Review Your Construction Contract

Before you sign any contract and work begins, it is vital to understand your rights and the rights of the contractor. Having a construction contract lawyer review the document before signing can help you save a lot of headaches in the long run. It is also important to find out what permits you will need and whether the contractor will take care of obtaining them and iron out any  land use and zoning issues that could arise. An experienced real estate attorney can ensure that all of these matters are addressed before work begins.

If you have a project that has stalled, before taking any action, it is essential to understand which party is responsible for the delay, the types of damages the other party has incurred, and what rights each party has according to the contract. A Pennsylvania real estate lawyer can evaluate your circumstances, review the contract, and advise you of your options.

Types of Delays That Cause Conflict

In construction contract disputes, there are two basic types of delays: excusable and inexcusable. An excusable delay is usually due to unforeseen events, such as the weather making it impossible for a contractor to work and get a project completed on time. An inexcusable delay might be something like failing to appropriately plan and schedule all aspects of the project. Regardless of the type of delay, a lawyer may be able to help you come to a reasonable resolution without filing a lawsuit.

Ways to Resolve Construction Delay Disputes

Negotiation – The first step to take when trying to resolve a dispute is to meet and discuss the issue.  Direct negotiations are much less costly than litigation, and even if you do not come to an agreement, all parties will know where they stand. Regardless of whether you are the property owner or contractor, it is always a good idea to have an attorney as your advocate during these kinds of negotiations.

Mediation – Working out a disagreement through mediation can also help resolve delay issues in an efficient, cost-effective manner. In mediation, a neutral third party assists the parties in conflict with negotiating their differences. The mediator does not render a decision, but can facilitate civil discussion and provide ideas for solving problems.

Arbitration – The alternative dispute resolution method is more formal than mediation. Each party can present evidence and arguments. Once the arbiter has seen and heard all evidence and arguments, they render a decision. Arbitration can be binding or non-binding, and your real estate attorney can represent you in an arbitration hearing.

Litigation – If alternative dispute resolution is unsuccessful, you may have to file a lawsuit to recover damages for any losses you suffered due to construction delays.

Construction delay disputes can be frustrating, but you do not have to go it alone. Our West Chester real estate attorneys can evaluate your case and provide practical advice on how to move forward.

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