Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Law & Commercial Litigation Services
Since 1982, the Law Office of James D. Lipschultz has provided specialized legal representation for clients in the construction industry and broader business community. With 40 years of experience in business litigation, our firm prioritizes client-oriented solutions that resolve legal challenges efficiently while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Our practice spans complex construction disputes, mechanics lien enforcement, commercial litigation, and contract negotiation, serving owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals.Mr. Lipschultz's deep industry knowledge, honed through decades of practice and leadership roles in prominent law firms, ensures strategic counsel from project inception to dispute resolution. We combine litigation expertise with proactive contract drafting to minimize courtroom exposure, offering tailored legal strategies backed by extensive experience in California and federal courts.
Services
Construction Law
Mechanics Lien Enforcement
Commercial Litigation
Contract Negotiation
Business Dispute Resolution
Payment Bond Claims
Stop Payment Notices
Design-Build Contracts
Construction Arbitration
Federal Project Claims
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- 40 years of specialized construction law experience
- Proven track record in California and federal courts
- Customized contract drafting to prevent disputes
- Comprehensive mechanics lien enforcement expertise
- Direct attorney-client collaboration with seasoned practitioner
Services
Construction Law
Representing all construction industry participants in contract disputes, project delays, and compliance matters. Our practice covers licensing, bidding issues, and dispute resolution through mediation or litigation. With decades of experience handling complex claims involving payment bonds, liquidated damages, and project completion disputes, we protect clients' interests at every project stage.
Mechanics Lien Enforcement
Specialized representation for contractors, suppliers, and design professionals in mechanics lien filings, stop payment notices, and bond claims. We enforce payment rights under California's unique construction laws and federal Miller Act provisions. Our services include drafting preliminary notices, resolving payment disputes, and defending against improper lien claims through trial or settlement.
Commercial Litigation
Full-service litigation for business conflicts including breach of contract, collections, and Uniform Commercial Code claims. We handle complex commercial disputes through trial and appeal, with expertise in injunctions, writs of attachment, and bankruptcy-related creditor rights. Our practice combines aggressive courtroom representation with strategic settlement negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes.
Contract Negotiation
Crafting and negotiating construction contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders tailored to specific project needs. We develop customized agreements for design-build, commercial, and residential projects that minimize litigation risks. Our experience spans partnership agreements, equipment leases, and complex joint venture arrangements that protect clients' legal and financial interests.
Payment Bond Claims
Specialized representation for payment bond claims under California's Public Works Act and federal Miller Act. We assist contractors and suppliers in recovering unpaid amounts through bond claims while defending property owners against improper claims. Our services include preparing bond claim notices, negotiating settlements, and litigating bond disputes in state and federal courts.
People
James D. Lipschultz
Attorney
Specializing in construction law for 40 years, James D. Lipschultz represents industry participants in litigation, arbitration, and contract matters. He graduated from UC Hastings Law in 1982 and has served as managing partner at Gibbs Giden law firm before establishing his Santa Monica practice in 2015.
Questions
What construction law services do you offer?
We represent all construction industry participants in contract disputes, delay claims, payment bond issues, and licensing matters from project negotiation through litigation.
How do you handle mechanics lien claims?
We enforce mechanics liens, stop payment notices, and bond claims while defending clients against improper claims through California's specific construction laws.
What commercial litigation experience do you have?
We handle breach of contract cases, creditor rights matters, and business disputes through trial and appeal in both state and federal courts.
Do you handle federal construction project claims?
Yes, we represent clients in Miller Act bond claims and payment disputes on federal construction projects nationwide.
What contract services are available?
We draft and negotiate construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and joint venture agreements tailored to specific project delivery methods.
