David H. Travers
Strang Scott & Giroux, LLP • Boston, MA
Construction DevelopmentEmployment LawGeneral PracticeInsuranceProbate
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Contact
Email
dtravers@strangscott.com
Phone
(617) 286-3003
Address
6 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02108, US
Professional
About
My practice has developed around significant adversarial proceedings, while focusing on client-counseling and alternative dispute resolution processes to manage and efficiently address clients' claims. I have been responsible for state and federal litigation proceedings, as well as arbitrations, mediations, conciliations and direct claim negotiations for owners, general contractors, design-builders and subcontractors on both public and private construction projects. My practice also includes drafting construction contracts including, design contracts, design-build contracts, construction manager contracts and many other types of project documents. In drafting these documents, the focus is always on the minimization or control of risk factors to protect project cash flow and profit margins from unexpected circumstances and claims. In addition to working with members of the construction industry, I am regularly involved in varied litigation matters for both business and personal clients, including claims for non-payment and/or breach of contract, zoning disputes, enforcement of real estate agreements, insurance claims on behalf of policy holders, dram shop claims, commercial evictions, uniform commercial code disputes, non-competition claims and other restrictive covenant employment claims, and probate disputes. Specialties: Complex commercial litigation in addition to construction industry experience with wastewater collection and treatment facilities, highway and tunnel construction, and vertical construction work.
About Construction Development Law
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.
Credentials
Education
2006 Suffolk University Law School J.D. 2003 University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2023 Best Lawyers - Construction Law, Best Lawyers 2022 Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine 2021 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2020 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2019 Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Publications
2009 Construction Industries of Massachusetts Construction Journal Recovering on Broken Promises: Prosecuting Claims Against Architects Arising from Promises to Pay for Additional Work 2009 Construction Industries of Massachusetts Construction Journal Claims for Lost Profits Given New Life in Termination Context 2006 Suffolk Transnational Law Review You Have to Fight for Your RIght to Work: The U.S. - Chile Free Trade Agreement and Global Labor Standards 2005 Boson Bar Association: Bankruptcy Law Section Newsletter Case Summary - Watson v. Boyajian (In re Watson), 403 F. 3rd 1 (1st Cir. 2005) 2005 Boston Bar Association: Bankruptcy Law Section Newsletter Case Summary - In re Shepherds Hill Development Co., LLC, 316 R.R. 406 (1st Cir. BAP 2004)
Associations
2016 - Present Association of General Contractors of Massachusetts Member 2010 - Present Massachusetts Bar Association Member 2007 - Present Boston Bar Association Member
Speaking
2017 Client Institute 2017 Improving Project Quality
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Updated: Jun 02, 2026