Construction disputes are among the most demanding legal challenges — with high financial exposure, technical detail, and project timelines that leave little room for error. At Kitchen Law Group, we thrive in this complex environment. Our litigation team, led by Jonathan Saville Kitchen, brings decades of experience resolving sophisticated construction claims with precision, speed, and strategic clarity.

We represent stakeholders across the construction spectrum — including owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers— in disputes involving:

• Construction and design defects
• Delay, disruption, and acceleration claims
• Change orders and scope disputes
• Payment and performance disputes
• Design and engineering negligence
• Mechanics’ liens
• Non-disclosure cases

What distinguishes us is not just our legal skill, but our ability to understand construction itself. We speak the language of the industry, collaborate with technical experts, and distill complex project records into clear, compelling narratives — whether for mediation, arbitration, or trial. Our courtroom readiness consistently gives clients a tactical edge, even in pretrial negotiations.

We understand that construction disputes can jeopardize project viability and cash flow. Our approach is proactive and business-focused: we identify leverage early, keep costs in check, and resolve issues before they escalate. Whether stepping in at the outset or parachuting in just before trial, we offer the discipline, insight, and firepower needed to protect your bottom line.

At Kitchen Law Group, construction litigation isn’t a sideline — it’s a core strength. We are the team you call when everything is on the line.

Representative Case Study 

Morrison Homes v. CTL Thompson et al.
We tried a complex engineering dispute before a Texas jury. After judicial interference affected deliberations, we successfully appealed to set the verdict aside and resolved the matter prior to retrial, securing a favorable outcome for our client. 

Additional Examples 

• Rosa v. Taylor Morrison – Defended a class action involving alleged construction defects at trial; the outcome was so favorable that Taylor Morrison received a refund on its own settlement. 

• Mercury Consultants v. Islamic Republic of Iran – Obtained a rare U.S. federal court judgment at trial for unpaid architectural work; enforced through seizure of Iran’s foreign financial assets. 

• Intrawest v Mammoth Construction – successful prosecution of a massive delay case involving the construction of a hotel in a ski resort. 

• Tayor Morrison v Terracon – successful prosecution through trial of a case over defective soil testing leading to a subdivision collapse.