Construction
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
Contact number
+1 213 622 5555About
Provided by Allen Matkins
Allen Matkins is the go-to construction law firm for many of the largest, most active developer/owners in the country. Our clients are sophisticated and demanding. Whether it is negotiating a construction loan, drafting a complex construction agreement, litigating multi-party construction claims or pursuing insurance coverage for catastrophic damages, our clients expect – and receive – the highest level of construction expertise.
Our legal capabilities include the design, entitlement, land use, eminent domain, bidding, contracting, claims, negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation aspects of construction matters. We often handle multi-party cases involving complex insurance coverage and labor issues. We work with a wide range of state, national, and international clients on projects with budgets ranging from hundreds of thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars.
Allen Matkins attorneys frequently handle all aspects of construction projects, from inception through claim resolution. We represent a wide range of local, national and international clients, including owners, landlords, major tenants, real estate investors, developers, construction managers, and financial institutions.
Chambers Review
Allen Matkins' work includes drafting and negotiating design and construction contracts for a range of projects, including mixed-use, residential and retail developments. The firm has the capacity to handle construction issues arising from each stage of a project, encompassing bid protests, delay and insurance claims. It is noted for its experience in both private and public projects. The group has particular strength in the south of the state, with construction practitioners resident in the firm's Los Angeles, Century City, San Diego and Orange County offices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have some very good attorneys there."
"They have some very good attorneys there."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Hartney is the head of the firm's construction group. He advises on construction contracting and litigation arising from various commercial and residential construction projects.
Ranked Lawyers at
Allen Matkins
California
Members
Provided by Allen Matkins
Ariel Shaeps
Gary McKitterick
Gregory Clark
Mark Hartney
Head of Department
Nancy Fong
Patrick Breen
Timothy Hutter
Valentine Hoy