Construction

We add value through all phases of development and construction, and even after project completion, working closely with owners, architects, engineers, EPC and design/build contractors, and subcontractors to manage risks and prevent them from becoming losses.

Our team is well-equipped to assist clients in resolving claims and disputes in the early stages. If a dispute proceeds to trial or arbitration, our extensive experience and proven track record ensure that we are prepared to handle even the most complex cases.

• Comprehensive Legal Services: Our construction team is founded on a whole project approach that seamlessly integrates our skilled lawyers with all steps of the project development and construction process, from initial bidding and contracting through project development, change orders, completion, claims, and dispute resolution. Our clients and their busy construction staff waste no time explaining to us the submittal approval cycle, how to read a geotech report, the estimating process, CPM scheduling, cost reporting systems and other basics. Construction matters are not a sideline for our attorneys – construction is our life’s work, just like it is for our clients. This integrated approach ensures that we provide our clients with the most effective and efficient representation throughout the life of the project
• Transactions: Our construction team supports clients throughout the development lifecycle to successfully design, construct, and operate projects. With a deep bench of attorneys focused exclusively on transactions and project counseling, we advise clients across the full range of their needs, in areas such as:
  
  
  – Project planning and risk assessments,
  – Project delivery advice
  – Drafting bid and proposal requests
  – Bid and proposal review and assessment
  – Drafting and negotiation of contract terms
  – Analysis of project risks
  – Counseling on project delivery systems, project controls, and project management best practices
  – Resolution of project disputes
  – Insurance, bonding, and risk-management issues unique to the construction industry.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: We are well-known for our construction litigation experience. We try cases and win them, prevailing in complex construction cases before courts, juries, administrative bodies, and arbitration panels in multiple states and throughout the world. Our litigation experience also enhances our skill in mitigating litigation by proactively helping clients manage and avoid claims at the outset. We make it our priority to reduce the risk of extended litigation that can result in the loss of time, capital, and resources needed to complete a project.

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