Practice Area

Business & Construction Law

Business runs on contracts, and construction runs on tight margins and tighter timelines. We help Sonoma County companies and contractors protect both.

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How Krankemann Law helps businesses

We draft and review the agreements that govern your work, advise on structure and risk, and step in when a deal or project goes sideways. The aim is to prevent disputes through clear documents and to resolve them efficiently when they arise. You get counsel that understands both the legal and the practical stakes.

The areas we handle

Our group covers construction law, insurance law, and tenants' rights claims, alongside the entity, due-diligence, and contract work in our asset-protection practice. Construction matters often touch payment disputes, defect claims, mechanics' liens, and licensing questions. We handle the documents and the disputes.

Local context that matters

Sonoma County's building activity, including rebuilding after wildfire, drives a steady stream of construction and insurance issues. Disputes are generally resolved in Sonoma County Superior Court or through contract-specified arbitration. We work in that local environment and know how these matters move.

What we handle

  • Construction contracts and payment disputes
  • Construction defect and delay claims
  • Mechanics' liens and licensing issues
  • Business and commercial contract drafting
  • Insurance coverage and bad-faith disputes
  • Commercial and residential tenants' rights claims

FAQ

Business & Construction Law — Common Questions

Do you help with the contract before there is a dispute?
Yes. A clear, well-drafted contract is the best protection against a dispute, and reviewing one before you sign is far cheaper than litigating later. We draft and review agreements for businesses and contractors. Prevention is a core part of this practice.
What can I do about an unpaid construction invoice?
California gives contractors and suppliers tools such as the mechanics' lien, which has strict notice and timing requirements. Acting quickly preserves your options, because deadlines in this area are short and unforgiving. We can assess the situation and pursue the right remedy.
My insurer denied a valid claim. Is that legal?
Insurers in California have a duty to handle claims in good faith, and an unreasonable denial or delay can support a bad-faith claim. The first step is reviewing the policy and the insurer's stated reasons against what the law requires. We can evaluate whether the denial holds up.
Where would my business dispute be heard?
Many commercial disputes in this area are handled in Sonoma County Superior Court, while others are sent to arbitration if the contract requires it. The forum often depends on language in the agreement itself. We review that before charting a strategy.

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