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Construction - California

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What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird LLP offers expertise spanning the full range of construction disputes involving major private and public projects. The firm is further able to advise on the full spectrum of construction issues, including project planning and contract negotiations, through to contract claims and litigation. Its clients include engineering and design companies, contractors and subcontractors, as well as both public and private owners. The group demonstrates notable strength in infrastructure, power generation and renewable energy developments. Alston & Bird demonstrates recent activity in connection with residential, commercial and mixed-use construction projects.

Work Highlights

  • Alston & Bird represented Amec Foster Wheeler Industrial Power Corp. in defense of claims and in prosecution of counterclaims worth $300 million related to the performance of two biomass plants in Georgia.

Strengths

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Alston & Bird's knowledge of the design and construction industry sets them apart.

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They are knowledgeable and heavy hitters in the construction space.

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They have been a great sounding board for legal advice and negotiations.

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Notable Practitioners

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John D Hanover
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John D Hanover
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John Hanover is a construction litigation specialist with experience handling contract disputes, defective work complaints and interruption and delay claims. His clients include several contractors, developers, design professionals and owners, as well as sureties clients and financial institutions.

He is business and resolution-minded.

John Hanover is a top-tier construction lawyer and is very knowledgeable.

John is very skilled at strategy and made sure everything that we did met the strategy of the project.

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Andrew Howard
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Andrew Howard
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Andrew Howard advises clients involved in complex construction-related transactions and disputes including contract terminations, ADR and litigation. His practice covers a broad range of high-stakes projects, from hospitality to education and healthcare.

Andrew always makes himself available, attends every call and is extremely responsive to providing advice on any issues that may arise.

He is a reliable and solid outside counsel.

Andrew can grasp a situation very quickly and knows how to navigate complexity.

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Jamie Furst
Jamie Furst
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Jamie Furst has a growing reputation for handling both contentious and noncontentious construction matters for a wide range of clients. Her main areas of focus include breach of contract and defective construction claims.

Jamie is diligent, hard-working and possesses excellent knowledge on construction projects as well as documentation.

Jamie did a great job supporting the team in research. This included deposition and legal documents preparation.

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Alston & Bird LLP

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John D Hanover
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John D Hanover
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Andrew Howard
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Andrew Howard
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Jamie Furst
Jamie Furst
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