The lawyers in the Construction and Surety Practice Group of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP concentrate in the representation of the construction industry and insurers covering the construction industry. 

The Group’s lawyers have a long and successful record of protecting the interests of owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, homeowners, material manufacturers and suppliers, design professionals, insurers and sureties in construction matters. 

When disputes cannot be prevented or resolved through planning or negotiation, the Group's lawyers provide zealous representation in arbitration proceedings and jury trials involving all phases of construction.  The Group’s lawyers have distinguished themselves in the successful completion of hundreds of jury trials and are recognized in Pennsylvania for trying and successfully resolving personal injury, death, property damage, business interruption, and defect claims and suits involving the many facets of the construction industry. 

Many of our lawyers have professional or other backgrounds in the fields of construction and engineering, and an understanding of key issues is achieved early in order to develop cost-effective defense strategies for each case and client. 

As a result of this experience, we know the right consultants to retain if needed to defend a claim or suit.   We have gathered background material to cross-examine opposing expert witnesses who frequently appear in construction cases.  We are familiar with the standards and regulations, and insurance coverage issues and policy forms, governing the construction industry.

Our long history of defending companies against personal injury and property damage claims has also made Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP a leader in combating mold claims and in responding to increasing litigation related to toxic and non-toxic mold allegations. 

The Group’s lawyers assist our clients at an early stage to minimize financial exposure and risk associated with relocating tenants, compensation issues, remediation, and potential health problems - all of which our attorneys are adept at handling in a pragmatic and effective manner.

The Group’s lawyers also routinely draft, review and assist in construction and indemnity contracts, real estate transactions, and insurance policy forms for the construction industry.  Training seminars are provided regularly to the industry and its insurers covering the many facets of construction-related claims.  The firm and the practice group’s lawyers are active members in the following organizations: Pennsylvania Defense Institute (PDI), Construction Law and Insurance Coverage Committees of the Defense Research Institute (DRI), Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC); Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg, Dauphin County Bar Association, and Harrisburg Claims Association.