Nicholas D. Cowie is a professor of Construction Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Nicholas D. Cowie has also taught the Residential Construction Law course offered by the Maryland Institute of Continuing Education of Lawyers.

In addition to handling construction disputes, attorneys at Cowie & Mott, P.A. assist our clients in the preparation of the legal documentation necessary in the development, construction, design, marketing and sale/purchase of residential and commercial buildings and other improvements to real property. Cowie & Mott, P.A. represent clients in a variety of capacities, including:

• Building Code Violations
• Construction Contracts
• Contract Disputes and Negotiation
• Contract Interpretation and Compliance
• Custom Homes
• Defective Building, Construction & DesignDelays
• Faulty Materials and Equipment
• Home Improvement Commission
• Mechanic's Lien
• Misrepresentations of Quality
• Payment Disputes
• Property Damages and Injuries

• Substandard Materials

Home Owners & Condominium Associations
Home Owners and Condominium Associations are often faced with property damages, injuries or large repair expenses due to faulty construction, improper design or misrepresentations regarding quality of materials and workmanship. Maryland law provides a variety of unique remedies for property owners in these circumstances. In some circumstances, consumers may even be entitled to attorneys fees. However, timely action is required in order to preserve your rights.

Developers, Builders & Design Professionals
During and after the development, contract negotiation, and construction phases of a building project a variety of legal issues and disputes can arise among developers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers and building and code enforcement officials. Typically, these matters involve bidding, contractual interpretation, change orders, delays, unforeseen conditions, payment, building code violations, faulty workmanship or design, workplace accidents and other problems associated with the construction process.