Construction Law

The Law Offices of K. Greg Peterson represents clients throughout the Sacramento, California area in a wide range of construction litigation matters.  We defend and prosecute cases involving both commercial and residential projects and encompassing such issues as construction contract disputes, construction defect litigation, architect and contractor negligence actions, payment disputes, and mechanic's liens, either as the claimant or representing the defendant.  For information about our work with the cleanup and regulatory issues that can arise in a construction project, please see the environmental law page.

Firm principal K. Greg Peterson possesses 25 years of legal experience, with a particular focus on real estate and construction-related disputes.  Mr. Peterson understands that construction projects often involve multiple parties with varying and competing interests, including general contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, and property owners.  His wealth of experience in both litigation and mediation gives Mr. Peterson the skills and expertise needed to secure a favorable resolution in even the most complex and contentious disputes.

Professional Negligence

Architects, engineers, and contractors are required by law to perform work that meets all applicable code sections and satisfies all contractual terms.  Failing to meet these acceptable standards can result in property damage, financial losses, and personal injuries, which could lead to a malpractice action against the architect, designer, contractor, or construction crew.  At the Law Offices of K. Greg Peterson, we regularly handle professional negligence cases, working closely with industry experts who can investigate the situation and evaluate whether a professional performed according to these standards. 

Payment Disputes and Mechanic's Liens

We represent contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in mechanic's lien and breach of contract cases based on non-payment for services and supplies.  Mechanic's liens can even be appropriate in situations where the property owner has paid the prime contractor; legally, the property owner is responsible for all payments, meaning that if the prime contractor has not paid the subcontractors or materials suppliers, they can obtain a mechanic's lien on the property.

Construction Defects

We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in an array of construction defect claims, including those arising due to poor workmanship by contractors, design defects, material failures, subcontractors' or material suppliers' defaults, departures from plan specifications, and building code violations.  Successfully handling these cases requires an attorney who is familiar with all of the local, county, and state building codes, as well as all of the complex, frequently-changing regulations that are applicable.