Connecticut Construction Law

Before the internet and smartphones, a written letter was the primary method for delivering important business communications. The inherent formality associated with writing a business [...]

There is a fundamental principle in law that states that once a matter has been decided, it cannot be litigated again. More specifically,”[t]he rule of [...]

In Girolametti v. Michael Horton Assocs., Inc., the Supreme Court determined when a subcontractor’s rights will be affected by an arbitration in which the subcontractor [...]

Generally speaking, the legal profession is not currently held in high esteem. In my opinion, there are a couple of reasons for this situation. First, [...]

As most contractors know, if they are not paid for their work, they are entitled to file a mechanic’s lien against the property where the [...]

Scott Orenstein (203) 640-8825 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DISPUTE PRACTICE GROUP During a construction project, many different types of disputes may arise between the parties.  A contractor [...]

The Appellate Court has issued an opinion that arises out of a very common situation on a construction project – the late delivery of materials.  [...]

In poker, you have to play the cards you are dealt, but, if you have a bad hand, you can fold. In litigation, if you [...]

I have often heard many people say that they did not have a contract and/or change order when they actually meant that they did not [...]