Construction Law

The McCormack Firm, LLC handles construction disputes for Massachusetts owners, contractors, and subcontractors engaged in commercial and residential construction, and the construction of interstate highways, bridges, and other roads. The firm's experience includes:

  • Construction injuries
  • Property damage claims
  • Construction defect claims
  • Design defect claims
  • Subcontractor disputes
  • Subrogation claims
  • Indemnification agreement disputes
  • Breach of construction contracts
  • Comprehensive litigation services in all Massachusetts courts
  • Contract drafting, negotiation, and analysis
  • Risk transfer and insurance requirements

Representative cases

  • The McCormack Firm obtained a defense verdict in favor of the firm's client, one of the country's largest privately held mechanical contracting firms, despite the jury finding another defendant liable for more than $750,000 in damages.
  • The McCormack Firm prevailed on a pre-arbitration motion to have all claims against a roofing contractor dismissed as time-barred.
  • The McCormack Firm successfully defended an insulation subcontractor in a $9 million property damage claim premised upon the client's alleged negligent workmanship and failure to follow contract specifications. Case issues included waiver of subrogation, statute of repose, building and fire code compliance, and product defects.
  • The McCormack Firm successfully represented a general contractor in connection with a fatal construction-site accident involving a 30-foot fall. Case issues included OSHA compliance, negligent supervision, safety rule compliance, and training.

Serving institutional and individual clients since 1981

The McCormack Firm, LLC at 617-951-2929 or contact us online today.

Contact Info

The McCormack Firm, LLC
Attorneys at Law

One International Place, 7th Floor
Boston, MA 02110

Phone: 617-951-2929
Fax: 617-951-2672

What's New

  • Joseph Aronson is now providing mediation and arbitration services. To schedule a mediation or arbitration, please call (617) 951-2929 or email mediations@mccormackfirm.com.
  • The Boston ERISA and Insurance Litigation Blog, authored and published by McCormack Firm partner Stephen Rosenberg, has been selected as one of LexisNexis' Top Insurance Law Blogs for 2011. This is the third year in a row Mr. Rosenberg's blog has been honored by LexisNexis. True to its name, the blog covers developments in the law governing ERISA and insurance disputes, and includes detailed commentary on major pieces of litigation in these fields. Clicking on this link will bring you to LexisNexis' announcement of the award, and clicking here will bring you to the Boston ERISA and Insurance Litigation Blog. http://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insurancelaw/blogs/topblogs/archive/2011/11/11/the-winners-the-insurance-law-community-top-blogs-for-2011.aspx http://www.bostonerisalaw.com
  • On November 3, 2011, Attorney John Lacey was guest speaker at the Boston Bar Association's "Brown Bag Lunch" Series where he discussed pending Federal legislation in the area of data privacy and data breach notification. The event was well attended and well received by members of the Bar. For more information, please see https://www.bostonbar.org/membership/events/event-details?ID=8110
  • On October 26, 2011, the United States Court of Appeals For the First Circuit issued its written opinion affirming a defense verdict obtained by Robert La Hait on behalf of Stonebridge Life Insurance Company. The preceding jury trial had involved a dispute over whether the plaintiff was entitled to the death benefits payable under three accidental death policies as a result of the named insured's death. After three days of trial, including testimony by experts for each side, the jury found in favor of Stonebridge.
  • On May 10, 2011, Attorney John Lacey was a guest on Legal Talk Network's program, Lawyer2Lawyer hosted by Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi. The Topic was the recent massive data breach at Sony Corporation.
    Listen to the show here…

What's New

Personal Injury

Insurance Presentation

Quoted in the News

Pension Webinar

ERISA Seminar

Product Liability

Non-Smoking Condominium Building

Collapsing Wall

Domestic Violence

Read More >>

LexisNexis Martindale-HubbellAttorney Advertising. This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.[ Site Map ]