Construction Law

We wrote the book—literally—on construction law in Mississippi

Mockbee Hall & Drake, P.A. specializes in construction law matters. Our attorneys have more than 36 years of experience and success in this area of law, and provide the highest quality counseling and legal service to participants in the construction industry. Attorney David W. Mockbee, president of Mockbee Hall & Drake, P.A., is a leading authority in the field and has authored Mississippi Construction Law, considered to be the definitive treatise on construction law in Mississippi.

We handle all aspects of construction law regarding all types of public and private projects including:

Contract negotiation and drafting
Change order negotiation
Project delivery systems
Financing agreements
Claims avoidance and resolution procedures
Risk assessment and allocation

Risk management and control programs
Surety bond claims
Claims preparation and negotiation
Litigation, dispute resolution, arbitration and mediation
Insurance Coverage Issues

We service a broad client base

The attorneys of Mockbee Hall & Drake, P.A. represent local, regional, national and international clients, including:

Architects
Engineers
Subcontractors
General contractors

Suppliers
Builders
Owners

We serve our clients with dedication to developing a thorough understanding of the construction process and the businesses involved in it. Our attorneys have practical experience in building construction and engineering, which benefits our clients at every stage of the construction process, from inception of the project to the sale of the completed product.

Construction law involves many other fields of law, such as business law, employment law, contract law and personal injury law. The attorneys of Mockbee Hall & Drake, P.A. are well versed and experienced in all of these fields and provide our clients with the comprehensive and knowledgeable service required. Because a large portion of construction work is undertaken by the federal, state and local governments, these projects involve, and are governed by, unique and particular laws, principles and legal procedures. The attorneys of Mockbee Hall & Drake, P.A. also have extensive experience with government contract law.

When disputes arise, the attorneys of Mockbee Hall & Drake, P.A. are there to help resolve the issues before they result in protracted litigation. When claims cannot be avoided, our attorneys use their extensive skills to develop, present and defend construction claims that include:

Contract disputes
Changed work
Delays
Unforeseen conditions

Workmanship issues
Construction defects
Products liability
Construction accidents

Call Mockbee Hall & Drake, P.A. to discuss what we can do for you

To set up an appointment to discuss your construction law issues with the attorneys of Mockbee Hall & Drake, P.A., please call 601-353-0035 or click here to contact us online.