Practice Areas
Expert Legal Services for Construction and Real Estate Development
Vianney Lopez Law Office, PLLC provides comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of the construction and real estate development industry. The firm represents owners, developers, contractors, and other construction industry professionals on commercial real estate projects, delivering practical legal guidance from contract negotiation through project closeout.
Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation
Clear risk allocation and alignment with clients’ business objectives.
VLLO drafts, reviews, and negotiates construction-related contracts with a focus on clear risk allocation and alignment with clients’ business objectives. The firm advises on design, engineering, consulting, construction, design-build, construction management, and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) agreements. The firm is focused on thoughtful contract structuring at the outset of a project to help reduce disputes and protect clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Contractor Licensing
Proactive licensing guidance to avoid regulatory issues.
The firm advises contractors on licensing and compliance issues, including Georgia licensing requirements and related risk considerations. By engaging in proactive licensing guidance, VLLO helps contractors avoid regulatory issues that may delay projects or affect contract enforceability.
Contract Disputes
Strategic approach to dispute resolution.
VLLO represents clients in contract disputes involving payment issues, delays, scope changes, change orders, and performance concerns. The firm takes a strategic approach to dispute resolution, working to resolve matters efficiently while protecting clients’ legal and financial interests.
Design and Construction Defect Claims
Early evaluation and dispute resolution to minimize litigation costs.
The firm assists clients with design and construction defect claims, with an emphasis on early evaluation and dispute resolution. By identifying technical and legal issues early in the process, VLLO helps clients pursue negotiated resolutions when appropriate and minimize litigation costs and project disruption.
General Counsel and Risk Management
Ongoing legal support throughout the life of a project.
VLLO serves as outside general counsel for construction projects, providing ongoing legal support throughout the life of a project. Services include contract administration guidance, risk assessment, dispute avoidance strategies, and coordination with project teams to address issues as they arise. The firm’s goal is to manage risk proactively and support successful project delivery.
