As civil litigators, we work with business owners, individuals, and insurance companies to defend and protect their interests. We’re experienced in a broad range of industries and categories.
At Spinks Law Group, our construction law practice covers many aspects of the construction process. Our clients include commercial construction companies, homebuilders, subcontractors, developers, and property owners. We provide legal counsel to our clients to help them avoid litigation and ensure they can continue to work. If litigation does arise, we are there to provide the defense our clients need to achieve the best possible outcome.
We represent construction companies in a broad range of legal actions including accidents, defect litigation, third-party injuries, and breach of contract.
Accidents happen at construction sites. It’s just a fact. When they do, construction companies are acutely aware they may be sued. In these scenarios, a prompt and thorough investigation is critical to combating future lawsuits/claims against clients. At Spinks Law Group, we are often engaged immediately following a construction site accident to preserve evidence, gather witness statements, and represent clients in anticipation of litigation.
Lawsuits over alleged defects and/or damage in construction work can be extensive, detail-oriented, and highly technical. Our attorneys stand ready to dig deep to protect our client’s interests.
Because construction typically involves numerous subcontractors, third-party injuries can also be common. When this happens, our counselors will investigate the cause and advocate our client’s position.
Construction projects are complex with lots of money at stake. When one party fails to adhere to the terms of the construction agreement, legal action can be warranted. At Spinks Law Group, we help our construction company clients pursue breaching parties and/or defend claims of breach including actively seeking a resolution that saves our client’s time and monetary resources.
Individuals and property owners often have to pursue arbitration or a lawsuit to obtain all rights and services agreed to by construction companies and/or home builders. When this happens, our firm provides step-by-step guidance to protect our client’s interests and property.
The laws and regulations governing the licensure and liabilities of contractors is extensive and nuanced. At Spinks Law Group, we highly recommend contractors have legal counsel advocating on their behalf if they are subject to a complaint involving their license. We represent our contractor clients throughout the complaint process, helping protect their rights, licenses, and livelihoods. Our experience before the Alabama Licensing Board for Homebuilders and/or General Contractors has given our attorneys the skill and knowledge to assist our contractor clients.
The transportation and trucking industry is crucial to our economy, responsible for moving essential goods across our country every day. Unfortunately, it is also the subject of significant amounts of litigation, typically over accidents and other mishaps.
At Spinks Law Group, we have experience representing trucking industry members. When a personal injury claim is filed against one of our clients, we work closely with them to determine the legitimacy of the claim and how to handle it. We’re also acutely aware many claims against the trucking industry are superfluous, and our attorneys are skilled at spotting those claims and vigorously defending against them.
Our attorneys are keenly familiar with federal and state laws governing the transportation and trucking industry, giving us the expertise to provide our clients with the guidance they need to ensure compliance. From training truck drivers to insurance requirements, we can address it all.
Spinks Law Group has a strong focus on insurance-related litigation, giving us the unique ability to represent insurers, property owners, and/or construction companies in disputes regarding insurance coverage. Because we represent both insured and insurers, we have an unparalleled understanding and perspective that allow us to create a customized, targeted strategy for each case designed to bring our clients the resolution they desire.
For insurers, we thoughtfully and thoroughly analyze the factual circumstances underpinning the claim and the language of the insurance policy to provide informed and educated coverage opinions and/or recommendations. When it’s in our client’s best interest, we do not shy away from recommending pursuing litigation in the form of declaratory judgment actions. Other times, we conduct robust investigations, including examinations under oath, to provide the insight and counsel necessary to resolve the claim.
Insurance policies are sophisticated business contracts necessary to mitigate risk and exposure. At Spinks Law Group, we strive to be ahead of the curve in the ever-changing landscape of insurance coverage law so when we are called upon, we know the direction to guide our clients to accomplish their objectives.
At Spinks Law Group, we help business owners defend claims brought against them using the skills and knowledge obtained in our years of practice and experience.
Premises liability deals with injuries while on another’s property due to alleged unsafe or defective conditions. Premises liability claims often maintain the property owner was negligent in their care of the premises, which led to the accident. Our experience and years of practice have taught us that this is not necessarily always true, and we look into every claim brought against our clients to find the best way to defend their interests.
Slips and falls are some of the most common injuries on commercial properties. Our lawyers carefully examine the circumstances surrounding these cases to determine their cause, and the real liability, if any, of our business owner clients.
Our attorneys advocate zealously for our business owner clients in general liability claims, including dog bite cases, third-party injuries, and professional liability. In terms of professional liability, we have experience defending architects, engineers as well as other attorneys. We also have experience defending professional clients in the restaurant and hospitality industries, as well as product liability and appellate work.
Every business needs trusted legal counsel to support sound decision-making and enterprise growth. At Spinks Law Group, we take the time to know our clients and their businesses so we can provide valuable guidance and champion their cause when the need arises. We pride ourselves on providing the same services as larger firms but with a more personal touch.
Our attorneys will prepare and review contracts to reduce the possibility of a breach and help our clients pursue the best resolution if a breach occurs. We can also assist in contract preparation, review, and finalization.
When fraudulent dealings have harmed our clients, we act to protect their interests and minimize the damage caused by the deception. We also vigorously defend claims of fraudulent conduct against our clients when such assertions are made.
Many business arrangements require one party to act in the best interests of another. For example, if an officer of a company places their interests above those of the shareholders of the company, they have breached their fiduciary duty. Again, we stand ready to assist our clients if they are the harmed party and to defend them if they are accused of any such breaches.
Confidentiality and non-compete agreements exist to protect businesses from having trade secrets or goodwill exploited by former or contract employees. We specialize in crafting carefully worded agreements that maximize protection and enforceability.
The attorneys at Spinks Law Group help prevent vendor disputes, and when they arise, we are there to ensure the best outcome possible for our client.
It is not uncommon in commercial litigation and other business disputes for the parties to voluntarily or contractually submit to alternative dispute resolution (ADR), which typically comes in the form of mediation or arbitration. Our firm can address how these forms of ADR will impact your case, and if you move forward with ADR, be by your side throughout the proceeding.