Construction Litigation

Construction Defects and Contract Disputes

Oklahoma City Construction Litigation Attorneys

Shelton Voorhees Law Group represents owners, builders, and suppliers of central Oklahoma in construction defect litigation and breach of contract claims. Our experienced trial lawyers possess in-depth knowledge of the construction industry, building methods, and building materials to protect client interests and resolve disputes in or out of court.

Based in Oklahoma City and handling cases throughout Oklahoma County and surrounding counties, we serve a full spectrum of clients in these legal conflicts: homeowners and commercial property owners; developers and general contractors; subcontractors; architects and engineers; manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of building materials; Realtors, inspectors, and sellers.

Construction Defect Litigation

We represent homebuyers and homeowners who are suing over property damage from structural defects, substandard construction materials, and/or flawed design:

• Foundation problems
• Water intrusion and mold damage
• Roof failure
• Improperly sealed windows

Oklahoma's heavy clay soil is prone to severe contraction and expansion, causing walls and floors to crack, or even bringing the whole structure down. Inferior materials or shoddy construction also allow moisture to infiltrate the interior of the home. Shelton Voorhees Law Group consults with geotechnical engineers, products engineers, structural engineers, and other experts to prove (or disprove) liability for the damage.

Legal Remedies: Under the Right to Repair Law, homeowners are protected but builders have an opportunity to correct the problem and still get paid. If the damage is not repairable or the contractor balks, we help owners sue for monetary damages and/or to sell the building back. Many builders and developers aim to deflect construction defect litigation through one-year warranties in the construction contract. However, these warranties are not dispositive. Depending on when they were first aware of the problems, plaintiffs may still be able to bring a suit in District Court for general negligence.

Shelton Voorhees Law Group also represents contractors and subcontractors (roofers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, concrete workers). We present evidence that the structure was built within industry standards and in compliance with state and local building codes.

Construction Contract Disputes

Our lawyers represent owners, sellers, general contractors, and subcontractors in all construction-related contract disputes and real estate transactions. We can negotiate settlements, bring or challenge mechanic's liens and materialmen's liens, and seek specific performance, injunctive relief, or monetary damages for:

• Breach of contract (builder/subcontractor): failure to perform, unacceptable workmanship, failure to pay subcontractors
• Breach of contract (buyer/owner): failure to pay for work performed
• Breach of warranty
• Fraud or misrepresentation
• Failure to disclose environmental hazards or known defects

Contact Shelton Voorhees Law Group at 405-213-0236 to arrange your consultation about construction defects or breach of contract litigation. We aim for out-of-court settlements and remedies, but we prepare every case for the possibility of trial.