For an increasing number of construction-related entities, survival in the current economy has meant expansion of both geographic and substantive work area comfort zones. Branching out in this manner can result not only in a broader client base, but, as when a joint venture is involved, may lead to a mutually beneficial new business relationship.

In crossing state borders and embracing new areas of work, however, both clients and the practitioners who advise these entities must be mindful of a multitude of legal pitfalls that can have a significant impact on the parties’ rights and responsibilities.

Shift in Geography