Construction

Amanda Baer Named Partner

PODCAST: Bob Kilroy discusses issues employers may face upon re-entry into the workplace during the COVID-19 Pandemic | Recorded 5.15.20

David Fine quoted in Worcester Business Journal's article "Real estate industry reacting to short- and long-term consequences of pandemic"

e-Alert: Long-term Care and Estate Planning/ Coronavirus Impact on the Workplace/ Construction Industry

David Fine to Speak at American Bar Association Webinar

Mirick O'Connell Featured in Worcester Telegram

Worcester Chamber Salutes Mirick O'Connell on 100 Years of Excellence

Mirick O'Connell Celebrates 100th Anniversary!

David L. Fine Elevated to Partner

Corey Higgins named one of the 40 under Forty

BREAKING NEWS: Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Enjoined, including Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements

David Fine to Present at Northeast Security Systems Contractors Expo

Mirick O'Connell Sponsors NAWIC Golf Tournament

David Fine Authors Chapter of ABA Book, "Construction Subcontracting, A Comprehensive, Practical and Legal Guide"

On Solid Ground: Real Estate Development, Environmental and Construction Law Blog

Representative Matters

• Successfully represented a college through all phases of financing and construction of a new Center for Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship, including grant requirements, bonding, compliance, contracts and project management.
• Negotiated a favorable resolution for a general contractor in a multi-million dollar delay claim stemming from defective design documents and extended conditions in a multi-phased renovation and new construction of a hospital.
• Successfully represented a municipality in complying with the Massachusetts Designer Selection Law in connection with the construction of a new public safety complex, including selecting an architect, negotiating and drafting AIA architect and general contractor agreements, and favorably resolving multiple disputes that arose during construction and after project completion.
• Won summary judgment on behalf of a landowner against a developer who claimed that the parties had reached an agreement concerning the sale of land valued in excess of $5 million.
• Successfully defended claims in excess of $2 million brought by a design-builder against an owner of a senior living facility, in connection with a $14 million construction project. The arbitration was a multi-party, complex case that spanned over 40 days of hearings.
• Managed and coordinated efforts of multi-disciplinary team of architects and engineers to permit and develop a 104-bed assisted living facility, including obtaining zoning amendments and purchasing municipal property.
• Managed and coordinated efforts of an institutional medical group’s real estate and facility phasing and re-organization, including leasing and regulatory requirements, design and construction contracts, and business advice.
• Successfully represented a regional sewage treatment plant in review and approval of construction contract documents for a major renovation and expansion project.
• Represented a private owner and a developer of residential and assisted-living facilities in negotiating and preparing a contract with a design-builder for construction of a new residential development.
• Successfully represented a general contractor and its surety in defending claims on a payment bond brought by a specialty concrete subcontractor on a public works project involving renovation and build-out of a college dormitory.
• Regularly prosecute and defend mechanics’ lien claims and surety bond claims.
• Serve as general counsel to several leading general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and specialty trade contractors.
• Successfully prosecuted multi-million dollar claims for breach of contract and unfair business practices on behalf of a designer and builder of pollution control systems for power generation facilities.
• Represented an institutional client in connection with its campus expansion plans, which involved working with MEPA, DCR and DEP to obtain the required approvals.
• Regularly assist merit shop clients with union avoidance, organizing drives and elections.
• Regularly represent unionized clients in labor grievances, arbitrations, unfair labor charges and contract negotiations.
• Regularly assist clients with OSHA audits, jobsite inspections and citations.
• Successfully tried a case before the Housing Appeals Committee for a developer client against a municipality for an affordable housing project under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40B.