The perfect choice: 5 things to look for in a building lawyer

Building law is complex. From budgetary conflicts to unspoken alterations, conflicts are regular and require quick resolutions to keep the work on track. However, sometimes it’s not easy to reach a hasty resolution, especially when both parties refuse to budge regarding their issue.

For this reason, many people turn to construction dispute lawyers to assist them with their problem and help get the project back on track.

But how can you be sure that you have chosen the right legal assistance?

Here are five things to look out for in your legal professional:

1.Do they have plenty of specified experience?

Australian building law is a complex field that requires experience to navigate. Contracts can be complex and produce many grey areas, and someone without plenty of experience may find it difficult to navigate a contract disagreement.

Therefore, one of the first things you should ask is this: do you have plenty of industry experience? If the potential legal representative can demonstrate their experience through prior cases then you will know you just may have found the right person.

2.Have they handled a similar case like this before?

Following on from the previous consideration, your potential legal representative’s experience should be so profound that they have dealt with a disagreement similar to yours in the past (given it is not something completely absurd!).

If the professional has experience in dealing with a disagreement like yours, they should also have a working knowledge of how the last situation played out and how they could easily help resolve your current situation. If your situation appears perplexing to them then perhaps you may want to reconsider their assistance.

3.Do they have client references?

The best construction dispute lawyers will most certainly have a raft of happy client testimonials. They will also be happy to show them to you so that you can be sure you have the right person for the job.

Sure, Google reviews are now the best place to start, but it’s also good to dig a little deeper, asking the professional for some testimonials to gain a more profound idea of their service and how they were able to help their clients achieve a successful outcome.

4.They should have an idea of how to handle your case

Sure, Australian building law is complex, but a legal professional with industry knowledge and skills should have a basic idea of how to resolve your case in a way that works best for you.

So, when you hold your initial consultation with the prospective legal representative, be sure to be upfront about the case, clearly telling them what has happened. If the professional is a true expert in the field, they will be able to provide you with some possible answers on how to handle the situation and achieve a successful outcome.

5.Are they compassionate?

Building disagreements can be a really stressful experience, especially if they involve large amounts of money that may be outside of the owner’s budget. Therefore, it’s important to find a legal representative who is compassionate and understands the situation you’re facing.

This may be the first time you’ve ever experienced a building disagreement, and the situation may feel a little overwhelming, so it’s therefore important to have a legal representative who is compassionate and, importantly, passionate about achieving the optimal result.

Be sure to follow these considerations when choosing your legal representative, as they can help you choose someone who is truly there to help you get the very best result.