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Construction

A true pioneer in the practice of construction law, Johnston Allison Hord is known as the preeminent go-to construction law firm in the Carolinas.

We have been practicing in this area for 70 years – even before there was a body of law recognized as construction law. Our team of attorneys draws from a deep reservoir of institutional knowledge to serve clients including local, national, and international contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, owners, developers, sureties, and other construction industry professionals.  In addition to representing companies throughout the Carolinas, we represent many large construction companies that come here to build from all over the United States.

Our construction practice was recently recognized as “Band One” in Construction Law by Chambers and Partners, an internationally renowned organization known for setting the “Gold Standard” in recognizing exceptional legal services. Six of our attorneys were recognized as leading lawyers — more recognitions than any other firm in the state of North Carolina. Our construction attorneys are consistently recognized by their peers as “Elite” and the “Best in America” and are members of a number of distinguished professionals, legal, arbitration, and industry associations.

In addition to our litigation, arbitration, and mediation services, our lawyers negotiate complex construction contracts for a wide range of projects. We have negotiated the construction contracts for NBA, NFL, and professional baseball stadiums, high-rise office buildings, and the up-fit renovation of the arena for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Our service areas also include:

  • Licensing
  • Bidding
  • Contracts/Contract claims
  • Change orders
  • Extra work
  • Defective work
  • Bankruptcy claims & litigation
  • Mechanics’ liens
  • OSHA
  • EEOC
  • Subcontractor relations
  • Payment and Performance Bond Claims
  • Creditors’ rights
  • Mediation/arbitration/litigation
  • Payment Disputes
  • Delay/Acceleration claims
  • Private and public projects

Our lawyers serve on many committees within the Construction Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, including the current chair of the section and two past chairs of the section. Our lawyers have also written several pivotal books and other publications that serve as guiding treatises in the construction law arena.

While our experience and legal and business skills distinguish our lawyers, we are particularly proud of our reputation for high-quality client service. We also have played an influential role in shaping the legislative framework of construction law in North Carolina, many times with the precedent-shaping trial and appellate outcomes we have attained.

Below are examples of some of the appellate cases involving the construction industry in which our attorneys participated over the years.

If you have any questions for our Construction Law Attorneys, contact us here.


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Appellate Cases

  • Elec. Supply Co. v. Swain Elec. Co., 328 N.C. 651, 403 S.E.2d 291 (1991).
  • McNeary's Arborists, Inc. v. Carley Capital Grp., 103 N.C. App. 650, 406 S.E.2d 644 (1991).
  • Embree Constr. Group, Inc. v. Rafcor, Inc., 97 N.C. App. 418, 388 S.E.2d 604 (1990), rev’d, 330 N.C. 468, 411 S.E.2d 916 (1992).
  • Syro Steel Co. v. Hubbell Highway Signs, Inc., 108 N.C. App. 529, 424 S.E.2d 208 (1993).
  • Baker Constr. Co. v. Phillips, 333 N.C. 441, 426 S.E.2d 679 (1993).
  • Tower S. Prop. Owners Ass’n v. Summey Bldg. Sys., 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 2881 (4th Cir. Feb. 15, 1995).
  • Gilbane Bldg. Co. v. FRB, 80 F.3d 895 (4th Cir. 1996).
  • Rea Constr. Co. v. City of Charlotte, 121 N.C. App. 369, 465 S.E.2d 342 (1996), cert. denied, 343 N.C. 308, 471 S.E.2d 342 (1996).
  • Corbin Russwin, Inc. v. Alexander’s Hardware, Inc., 147 N.C. App. 722, 556 S.E.2d 592 (2001).
  • Miley v. H.C. Barrett & Assocs., 2002 N.C. App. LEXIS 2167 (Ct. App. May 21, 2002), cert. denied, 356 N.C. 304, 570 S.E.2d 726 (2002).
  • McClure Lumber Co. v. Helmsman Constr., Inc., 160 N.C. App. 190, 585 S.E.2d 234 (2003).
  • Marolf Constr. v. Allen’s Paving Co., 154 N.C. App. 723, 572 S.E.2d 861 (2002), cert. denied, 356 N.C. 673, 577 S.E.2d 625 (2003).
  • Smiley’s Plumbing Co. v. PFP One, Inc., 155 N.C. App. 754, 575 S.E.2d 66 (2003), cert. denied, 357 N.C 166, 580 S.E.2d 698 (2003).
  • Rice Constr. & Dev. Co. v. Beam Constr. Co., 2004 N.C. App. LEXIS 468 (Ct. App. Apr. 6, 2004).
  • Vecellio & Grogan, Inc. v. Piedmont Drilling & Blasting, Inc., 183 N.C. App. 66, 644 S.E.2d 16
  • (2007).
  • Marven L. Poindexter, Inc. v. Boardwalk, LLC, 362 N.C. 281, 658 S.E.2d 929 (2008).
  • Carolina Bldg. Servs.' Windows & Doors, Inc. v. Boardwalk, LLC, 362 N.C. 262, 658 S.E.2d
  • 924 (2008).
  • Harbour Point Homeowners’ Ass’n v. DJF Enters., 206 N.C. App. 152, 697 S.E.2d 439 (2010).
  • Signature Dev., LLC v. Sandler Commer. At Union, LLC, 207 N.C. App. 576, 701 S.E.2d 300 (2010), cert. dismissed, 365 N.C. 211, 710 S.E.2d 28 (2011), and cert. denied 365 N.C. 211, 710 S.E.2d 33 (2011).
  • Mainline Supply Co. v. Hillcrest Constr., Inc., 218 N.C. App. 455, 721 S.E.2d 765 (2012).
  • Se. Caissons, LLC v. Choate Constr. Co., 247 N.C. App. 104, 784 S.E.2d 650 (2016).
  • Brookline Residential, LLC v. City of Charlotte, 796 S.E.2d 369 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017).

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  • News March 27, 2023
    Bob Burchette Elected to Carolinas AGC Hall of Fame
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  • News January 23, 2023
    Morry Johnston Retires from Johnston Allison Hord
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    Super Lawyers 2023 Recognizes JAH Attorneys
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    Johnston Allison Hord Elects 3 New Partners 2023
  • Articles December 27, 2022
    2022 Legal Thought Leadership
  • Articles, News December 22, 2022
    Catalyst Construction Journal | Recovery of Attorneys’ Fees in Construction Cases
  • Events, News November 15, 2022
    Johnston Allison Hord Celebrates Morry Johnston’s 85th Birthday
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  • Events, News September 30, 2022
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    Best Lawyers® Litigation Issue 2022 Highlights JAH Attorneys
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    Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties to Revalue Commercial Property in 2023
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  • Events February 16, 2022
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  • Events, News January 27, 2022
    David Carson Speaks at 2022 NBI Seminar
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    Legal Elite 2022 Recognizes 18 JAH Attorneys
  • News January 4, 2022
    Johnston Allison Hord Elects 3 New Partners 2022
  • Articles, News January 4, 2022
    Parker Moore Published in 2021 Catalyst Construction Journal
  • Articles November 9, 2021
    Regulation of Short-Term Rentals
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  • Articles, News October 21, 2021
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  • News February 19, 2021
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    Susanne Todd Presents to MCB on Condemnation Law Updates for 2021
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    Business Interruption Insurance Updates
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    Johnston Allison Hord Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers 2020
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    Johnston Allison Hord Attorneys Recognized as 2019 Super Lawyers
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    Business North Carolina Magazine’s 2019 Legal Elite
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    Johnston Allison Hord Attorneys Recognized as 2018 Super Lawyers
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    Johnston Allison Hord Attorneys Named as Business North Carolina Magazine’s Legal Elite 2018
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    Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of JAH Client
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