Practices Areas

The attorneys of Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP have practiced construction law, government contracts law, and environmental law for over four decades.  During that time, we have conducted hundreds of construction and government contract law seminars and environmental law seminars for clients, trade associations, colleges and universities, and professional groups.  Throughout those efforts, our consistent goal has been to provide a practical, commonsense perspective to the legal issues affecting the construction industry.

Construction law and government contracts law are essential to the construction industry, as they provide the theories, principles, and generally established rules that contribute to the smooth running of the construction process.  When that process falters and disputes arise that involve the construction contract or procurement issues, a variety of procedures can be used to resolve these differences.  These procedures vary in their legal formalities; however, an appreciation of these processes and principles should not be limited to lawyers.  Individuals in responsible positions in the industry must be cognizant of what the law requires of them and what they can expect and require from others.  Nor can lawyers focus on legal rules and procedures to the exclusion of the business of construction and expect to effectively represent and assist their clients.  Construction and environmental law and the business of construction are inextricably intertwined.