Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog attorneys pursue or defend claims for and against architects and engineers relating to professional malpractice.  These types of claims typically involve the preparation and implementation of specifications, drawings, supervision and engineering judgment.  Our attorneys assist clients in contract negotiation, preparation, interpretation, and litigation when necessary. We have extensive experience in representing architects and engineers in all aspects of construction litigation. This experience includes matters involving design defects, construction defects, contract interpretation, liquidated damages claims, and insurance coverage disputes. 

Our lawyers understand the architectural and engineering fields from the inception of financing, to development and design implementation, through construction and close-out.  Drawing upon our legal and technical expertise, we work with our clients to minimize disputes and accomplish common project goals.  Our ability to anticipate, address, and prevent the myriad of problems that can arise during any phase of a construction project provides real value to our clients and enhances their bottom line.   

This practical experience, combined with the breadth of our practice, allows us to deliver added value to our architect and engineer clients in both the private and public sectors.  Additionally, the substantive knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations possessed by our lawyers representing design professionals, permits us to deliver legal services in a personal, results-oriented, and cost-efficient manner.

Appellate Law
Architects & Engineers Professional Liability
Business Disputes & Litigation
Construction Law
Education Law
Employment Law
Environmental & Toxic Torts
Fire & Arson
Food Liability Law
Insurance Law
Land Condemnation & Eminent Domain Law
Medical Malpractice & Professional Negligence
Municipal & Police Law
Premises Liability
Products Liability
Trucking & Transportation
Workers' Compensation