Real Estate & Construction Litigation
Litigation
Dispute Resolution for Real Estate, Development, and Construction Matters
WH Burkley represents developers, property owners, contractors, lenders, and investors in real estate and construction-related disputes. We provide practical, business-focused guidance to resolve conflicts efficiently while protecting project value, timelines, and long-term investments.
Disputes in this area often involve overlapping legal, financial, and operational issues. We work closely with clients to assess risk early, develop clear strategies, and move matters toward resolution through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
Real Estate and Development Disputes
• Commercial lease disputes and landlord-tenant matters
• Property ownership and title disputes
• Development, zoning, and land use conflicts
• Purchase and sale agreement disputes
• Easement and access issues
Construction and Project Disputes
• Breach of construction contracts and scope disputes
• Change order and delay claims
• Disputes involving scheduling, performance, and project management
• Claims arising from defective work or design issues
Payment and Financial Disputes
• Disputes involving contract payments, retainage, and cost overruns
• Enforcement of payment rights and remedies
• Coordination with lien, foreclosure, and collection strategies
• Claims involving project accounting and financial misalignment
Multi-Party and Complex Litigation
• Disputes involving owners, developers, contractors, and lenders
• Coordination of claims across multiple agreements and stakeholders
• Defense and prosecution of complex, multi-party litigation matters
• Integration with arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
Our Approach
- Align dispute strategy with project goals, timelines, and investment priorities
- Move matters forward efficiently to minimize disruption and preserve value
- Coordinate across stakeholders to manage complex, multi-party issues
- Focus on resolving disputes while protecting long-term business relationships
- Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and practical execution
Why WH Burkley
- Experience representing developers, owners, contractors, lenders, and investors in complex real estate and construction disputes
- Practical understanding of development projects, construction operations, and property ownership issues
- Ability to manage multi-party litigation, arbitration, and project-related claims efficiently
- Integration with real estate, construction, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation capabilities
- Responsive, partner-level advocacy focused on protecting value and advancing business objectives
Recognition
Best Law Firms | Cleveland
- Band 1 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
Best Law Firms | Pittsburgh
- Band 1 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Band 2 – Litigation – Commercial
Best Law Firms | US
- Band 2 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
*Certain recognitions displayed on this page were earned prior to the formation of WH Burkley LLP and may reflect the accomplishments of our legacy firms, Walter Haverfield LLP and Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.