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construction litigation
Where Legal Knowledge Meets Real-World Construction Experience
When projects go off track — through payment disputes, delays, or defective work — Oak & Stone Law steps in to protect your business, reputation, and bottom line. With firsthand construction experience, Dillon Turner knows the challenges contractors, developers, and property owners face.
Why Oak & Stone Law?
As a third-generation Oklahoman with family roots in construction, Dillon brings an insider’s understanding to construction law. He doesn’t just read contracts — he knows what they look like in the field. That perspective helps clients resolve disputes faster and more effectively.
HOW WE HELP?
• Contract disputes and performance issues
• Defective work and construction defect claims
• Payment and lien disputes
• Negotiation, mediation, and litigation
• Counsel for contractors, homeowners, and developers
construction litigation questions
If I'm a contractor and I wasn't paid for my work. What can I do?
You have several options, including filing a mechanics lien or a breach of contract claim. If you have no contract in place, you still have options. Oak & Stone Law can help you develop your recovery strategy and assess your options during the free one-hour consultation.
What do I do if I paid my contractor and they didn’t finish the job?
That will depend if you have a contract in place. If you do not have a contract with the contractor, you still have options. Much of it will depend on the facts of your matter specifically. Oak & Stone Law will be able to give you details about your options once we hear about the facts of your case during the free consultation.
What can I do if I find mold, foundation issues, or leaks in my recently built home?
You should contact Oak & Stone Law immediately and we can assess the viability of your claim during the one-hour free consultation.
How long do I have to sue a contractor for defective work?
While the statute of limitations is usually two years, it is best to contact a lawyer as soon as you become aware of the construction defect.
What’s the difference between a construction defect and a breach of contract?
Whereas, a person may sue for construction defects regardless of whether a contract has been executed between the parties.
Can I recover damages if my project was delayed?
It will depend on the facts of your case, the amount involved, and whether or not you have a contract in place. Oak & Stone Law will be able to help you weigh whether or not legal action will be beneficial to your case early in the process.
What is a mechanics lien and how does it work?
Mechanic’s Liens are a tool of contractors to help them recover payment from clients they have performed the work for in the last 3-4 months. A mechanic’s lien is one tool in the tool kit that contractors can use to recover payment for work already performed. Time is of the essence with mechanic’s liens, so please contact Oak & Stone as soon as you believe your client is going to refuse to pay you.
Should I mediate or sue my contractor?
Alternative dispute resolution is generally more affordable and resolves more quickly than a lawsuit taken to all the way to a jury decision, and quicker resolutions are often preferred. Some judges will also order parties to mediate during a lawsuit. Real Estate transaction disputes are required by state law and their standardized contracts to go to mediation prior a law suit being filed. Likewise, many contracts require that the Parties utilize mediation or arbitration services prior to being able to bring a suit in open court. Evaluating the language of your contract to determine how disputes are to be addressed is among
the first things Oak & Stone Law assesses when reviewing your case.
Do I need a lawyer to review my construction contract?
I would highly recommend having a lawyer, especially a lawyer with a background in construction and contract law, review your contract. Most standardized contracts offered by builders, developers, or commercial landlords favor the party offering the contract and there are many industry-specific terms that lawyers who are not familiar with the construction industry may overlook. If you are not familiar with the construction industry, or contract law, there is likely something in your contract that is not in your favor that you are unlikely to understand unless a licensed attorney reviews the contract. The more a contract is worth, the more important it becomes to hire a lawyer to review it. I offer these services to individual clients of builders, businesses of all stripes, and even to builders who may be working with larger investment groups wishing to build larger projects.
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