Construction Litigation Trends Survey
The Construction Litigation Trends Survey aims to provide a snapshot of industry challenges and trends, exploring how attorneys handle and perceive common disputes. By gathering insights from firm partners, associates, and paralegals, the survey will provide attorneys with a clearer understanding of how their firm’s experiences compare with peers.
Has the volume of new construction litigation matters at your firm changed in the past 12 months?
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Significantly increased
Moderately increased
No change
Moderately decreased
Significantly decreased
Which factors have you found most frequently at the root of your construction disputes? (check all that apply)
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Contract scope misunderstanding
Defective workmanship or materials
Payment and lien issues
Regulatory or code violations
Other
Which phase of a construction project generates the most contentious disputes in your experience?
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Pre-construction (planning, contracting)
Mid-project (change orders, delays)
Post-completion (defects, warranty claims)
Multiple phases equally
How often do you engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods (e.g., mediation, arbitration) before proceeding to trial?
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Almost always
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
What is the biggest challenge you face when presenting technical construction evidence in court or arbitration?
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Translating complex issues into layman’s terms
Finding reliable, qualified expert witnesses
Gathering complete project documentation
Managing client expectations regarding costs
Other
Have you observed a recent increase in disputes related to emerging or “green” construction methods (e.g., LEED certification, sustainable materials)?
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Yes, significantly
Somewhat
No noticeable change
Unsure / Not applicable
Which best describes your role?
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Attorney (Partner)
Attorney (Associate)
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Other (please specify)
Would you find value in receiving a summarized report of these survey results?
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Yes, please email me the report
Yes, I’d also be interested in attending a short webinar discussing findings
No, not interested
Email
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example@example.com
Thank You
For taking the time to complete this survey. We appreciate your insights and will share a summarized report with those who expressed interest.
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