Craig F. Martin

Partner
Omaha
Des Moines

Craig F. Martin is a partner in Lamson Dugan & Murray’s Corporate Department, specializing in the construction industry. He represents contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, materials suppliers, and design professionals in construction disputes, covering both private and public projects. When disputes arise, Craig assists clients with claim preparation, arbitration, mediation, dispute resolution boards, debt collection, and mechanics’ lien and bond remedies. He advises on alternative dispute resolution procedures that provide cost-effective solutions to litigation. Additionally, Craig is the primary author of the Construction Contractor Advisor blog, focusing on legal trends and best practices in construction. He also serves on the boards of trade groups, including Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the Professional Remodeling Organization (PRO) of Nebraska and Iowa.

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Career Highlights

Echo Group v. Lund Ross Successfully represented material supplier in construction lien claim clarifying lien claimant’s rights under the Nebraska Construction Lien Act and recovering entire lien and interest.  

Lexington Insurance v. Entrex Communications Successfully defended an engineering firm against claims of negligence and clarified waiver and subrogation rights in AIA contracts.  

Aurora Tech, Inc. v. Labedz Successfully defendant property owner against contractor claims brought beyond the statute of limitations and clarified law on oral contracts.

Education

Washington University, J.D.

Creighton University B.A.

Admitted to Bars & Courts

Nebraska

Iowa

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Memberships, Boards, & Committees

Nebraska State Bar Association, House of Delegates

Omaha Bar Association, Past President

Iowa State Bar Association

American Bar Association, Construction Law Forum

Associated Builders and Contractors, Board Member

Professional Remodeling Organization (PRO), Board Member

Skutt Catholic High School, Executive Committee and Board Member

Practice Emphasis
Publications

Craig is a regular contributor to Land Improvement Contractors Association (LICA) Newsletter and National Magazine; National Underground Contractors Association (NUCA) Newsletter; and the Construction Contractor Advisor Blog.

Significant Cases

A Word From Our Clients

Awards

  • 2022 Construction Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
  • Fellow, Construction Lawyers Society of America
  • Best Lawyers Construction Law of 2023
  • Best Lawyers Litigation Construction 0f 2023