Foley Hoag’s Construction and Development Disputes Group handles construction, real estate and development disputes for our clients, primarily private and public owners. In this often complex area of the law, we gain an edge through assembling a multi-disciplinary team, which draws on the firm’s strengths in areas such as litigation, real estate, administrative law, environmental law and government strategies.  We are particularly experienced in getting troubled projects back on track and resolving disputes early. learn more

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  • Summer @ Foley Hoag LLPFoley Hoag Launches New Microsite for Law Students as 2009 On-campus Interviews Commence  [Read More]
  • Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers Recognize Foley Hoag  [Read More]
  • Foley Hoag Joins American Lawyer's Select Group of Top 50 A-List Firms  [Read More]
  • Foley Hoag Wins Dismissal of Suit against Venezuelan Government that Hinged on Energy Minister’s Forged Signature  [Read More]

Publications more

  • Economic Crisis Team Datasheet [Read More]
  • Five Common Employment Law Hazards for Start-Ups [Read More]
  • The Foley Hoag Foundation 2007 Annual Report [Read More]
  • New IRS Annual Information Return Required for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations – Form 990-N (e-Postcard) [Read More]
  • EPA Explains Reasons for Rejecting California Greenhouse Gas Standard: The Battle Over Carbon Emissions Rages On [Read More]

Client Successes more

  • Opening a Landmark Museum
    When the opening of Boston’s first new art museum in nearly a century was placed in jeopardy by the contractor’s financial meltdown, we helped the museum regain control over the project schedule and persuaded the contractor’s surety to fund completion activities before the performance bond was called. After the museum’s triumphant opening, we went on to resolve millions of dollars of claims relating to the project’s innovative design and the contractor’s workmanship. [Read More]
  • Defending and Prosecuting Design-Related Claim
    After successfully defending the Massachusetts Housing Finance Authority from a contractor’s design-related claims in arbitration, Foley Hoag brought a winning summary judgment motion against the project’s designer to enforce a contractual indemnification clause and recoup the lion’s share of the authority’s defense costs. [Read More]