Construction Law

Experienced legal representation tailored to your needs

David R. Nielson

Skoubye, Nielson, Johansen, & Baxter LLC (SNJB Legal) provides comprehensive construction law representation to owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment rental companies throughout Utah. The firm’s construction practice is built around practical risk management, efficient dispute resolution, and aggressive enforcement of payment and contract rights.

Core Construction Law Services

SNJB Legal assists clients across the full lifecycle of construction projects, including:

Contract Drafting and Project Documentation

Preparation and review of prime contracts, subcontracts, credit applications, rental agreements, and related project documents.

Liens, Bonds, and Payment Remedies

Preliminary notices and mechanic’s liens
Lien foreclosures and removal of wrongful liens
Lis pendens
Utah Residence Lien Recovery Fund claims
Performance and payment bond claims (including state and federal Miller Act claims)

Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Contract and payment disputes
Construction defect litigation
Arbitration and mediation
State and federal court litigation

Collections and Credit Enforcement

Demand letters and negotiated resolutions
Recovery against owners, contractors, guarantors, sureties, and insurers
Recovery of attorney fees and interest where allowed by law

Industry-Focused Representation

Construction material suppliers and equipment rental companies
Construction subcontractors across virtually all construction trades
General Contractors, Owners, and Sureties

A Practical, Industry-Focused Approach

SNJB Legal’s construction attorneys combine deep legal knowledge with hands-on familiarity with the construction industry. The firm’s broad experience allows it to resolve disputes efficiently, protect client cash flow, and minimize project disruption—whether through early negotiation or, when necessary, decisive litigation.

For questions regarding construction law matters, SNJB Legal represents clients both throughout the State of Utah as well as throughout the United States.

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