Build on Solid Legal Ground — Construction Lawyers in Denver, CO
From the contract to the final payment, construction is a business of risk — and a single dispute can swallow a project's profit. For 24 years, Beckett & Stone has protected Colorado's contractors, owners, and developers, recovering and protecting more than $120 million along the way.
How Can We Help Your Project?
Whether you're drafting a contract or fighting to get paid, we handle the full range of construction matters.
🏗️ Contractors · Owners · Developers 📞 Free Consultation — (303) 555-0157
Lawyers Who Speak Construction
Beckett & Stone was founded by attorneys Alan Beckett and Marcus Stone, who spent years in the building industry before turning to law. We read a set of plans, a schedule of values, and a change-order log the way a project manager does — and that fluency is exactly why contractors, owners, and developers across Colorado trust us with their most important work.
For 24 years, we've drafted the contracts that prevent disputes and won the fights when disputes came anyway. We've recovered and protected more than $120 million for clients on projects large and small. When your money, your margin, or your reputation is on the line, you want a firm that knows the jobsite as well as the courtroom.
- ✓24 years focused on construction law
- ✓$120M+ recovered and protected for clients
- ✓We represent contractors, owners, and developers
- ✓Fluent in plans, schedules, and change orders
From Contract to Closeout
We protect your project at every phase — because risk shows up at every phase.
Before the Project
We draft and negotiate contracts that allocate risk in your favor and head off the disputes that sink margins.
During Construction
We advise on changes, delays, and disputes in real time, keeping small problems from becoming lawsuits.
When You're Owed Money
We move fast on liens, bond claims, and payment demands to recover what you've earned before deadlines pass.
When a Fight Is Coming
We defend and prosecute defect, delay, and breach claims with the industry fluency these cases demand.
Owed money on a project, or facing a claim? Deadlines in construction are unforgiving. Talk to a Beckett & Stone attorney today — the first consultation is free.
Liens, Bonds & Payment Recovery
Nothing threatens a construction business like unpaid invoices. Colorado's mechanic's lien and bond claim laws are powerful tools for getting paid — but they come with strict deadlines and technical requirements that trip up the unprepared.
We know these laws inside and out. We perfect and enforce liens, pursue bond claims, and apply the legal and financial pressure that gets contractors and suppliers paid. If money you've earned is being withheld, the clock is already running — and the sooner we act, the stronger your position.
- ✓Mechanic's liens perfected and enforced
- ✓Payment bond and prompt-pay claims
- ✓Strict deadlines — act quickly to protect your rights
How We Work With You
From your first call to a resolution, we keep it practical, fast, and focused on protecting your business.
Free Consultation
Tell us about your project or dispute. We'll give you a straight, experienced read on where you stand.
Strategy & Fees
We map the approach and a clear fee arrangement — flat, hourly, or contingency depending on the matter.
We Go to Work
We draft, negotiate, or litigate — moving quickly to meet deadlines and protect your money and margin.
Resolution
We resolve your matter on the best available terms and stay on call for your next project.
You Should Talk to a Construction Lawyer If…
In construction, the right legal move at the right moment protects your project and your bottom line.
You're about to sign a contract
The terms you agree to now decide who bears the risk later. Have them reviewed before you sign.
You haven't been paid
Unpaid invoices, retainage, or change orders may call for a lien or bond claim — and the deadlines are short.
You're facing a defect claim
A defect allegation can threaten a whole project. Early, expert defense makes all the difference.
Delays are costing you money
Delay and scheduling disputes are complex and expensive. We untangle them and protect your position.
You're developing property
Zoning, entitlements, and development agreements need counsel who knows both the law and the industry.
A dispute is heading to litigation
When a matter can't be resolved amicably, you want a firm ready to win it in arbitration or court.
Builders and Owners We've Protected
A general contractor owed my subcontracting business six figures and stopped returning calls. Beckett & Stone filed the lien, applied the pressure, and got us paid in full — plus interest. They know this industry cold.
We're a mid-size developer and Beckett & Stone handles all our contracts now. Their agreements are airtight and their advice has kept us out of trouble on every project. Worth their weight in rebar.
When a defect claim threatened our whole project, they built the defense, brought the right experts, and resolved it on excellent terms. Calm, sharp, and completely fluent in construction. Couldn't ask for better counsel.
Delays on a big commercial job were costing us a fortune and everyone was pointing fingers. Beckett & Stone untangled the scheduling claims and protected our margin. They speak both law and construction fluently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a mechanic's lien?
Colorado imposes strict deadlines for perfecting and enforcing a mechanic's lien, and they can be short. Because missing a deadline can forfeit your right to a lien, it's important to contact us as soon as you're not paid so we can protect your claim.
Should I have my construction contract reviewed?
Absolutely. Construction contracts allocate risk — for delays, changes, defects, and payment — and the terms you accept can determine whether a project is profitable. We review and negotiate contracts to protect you before problems arise.
Do you represent contractors or owners?
Both — as well as subcontractors, suppliers, and developers. We handle construction matters from every side of the table, which gives us a complete understanding of how these disputes really unfold.
What is a construction defect claim?
A defect claim alleges that work was performed improperly or didn't meet the standard of care, causing damage. These cases are technical and expert-driven. We defend and pursue them with the industry fluency they require.
How much does it cost to hire you?
It depends on the matter. We offer flat-fee, hourly, and contingency arrangements depending on the work, and we'll discuss the right structure transparently at your free consultation.
How quickly can you help with a payment dispute?
Quickly — and speed matters, because lien and claim deadlines run fast. If you're owed money, contact us right away and we'll move to protect your rights and start the recovery process.
Protect Your Project, Your Margin, and Your Money
Whether you're drafting a contract, chasing a payment, or defending a claim, get counsel that knows construction as well as the law. Schedule a free consultation today.
Tell Us About Your Project
Share the details of your project or dispute and a Beckett & Stone attorney will respond within one business day.