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Provided by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Baker Donelson's construction team advises on all phases of construction projects across the United States and in international venues, from design and planning to contract negotiation, bidding, construction, E&O defense, insurance coverage and claims, surety and bond matters, and dispute avoidance and resolution. Our clients include nearly every participant in the construction and development process: owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, equipment lessors, design professionals, sureties, insurers, and consulting and management firms.

Our team includes attorneys with engineering backgrounds and experience designing HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems. Several are LEED Accredited Professionals and Fellows of the American College of Construction Lawyers. We have developed particular experience in health care, hospitality, higher education, manufacturing, infrastructure, disaster recovery, government contracts, and power generation projects.

We counsel on every phase of project execution, including licensing, insurance requirements, indemnity provisions, liquidated damages, performance guarantees, and LEED-related issues. We represent clients in a wide range of disputes from bid protests and delays to defective design and environmental hazards in courts nationwide, before administrative bodies, and in mediation and arbitration. We also have deep experience handling liability claims involving architects and engineers.

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Construction - Maryland

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What the Team is Known For

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz has a premier construction practice that regularly assists clients in complex disputes. The team is also adept at handling noncontentious issues, including financing and planning aspects of developments.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Joseph Kovars
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Joseph Kovars
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Joseph Kovars is an experienced construction attorney who has particular expertise in government contracts work. He has notable strength acting in construction disputes.
Michael Schollaert
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Michael Schollaert
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Michael Schollaert handles a range of construction matters, including disputes and drafting construction agreements. He often acts for clients in the education and life sciences sectors.

Michael is cognizant of our goals and core values, and diligently works to help us uphold them.

Michael is an exceptional attorney. He is one of the best with whom I have worked in terms of his diligence, timeliness and communication.

Michael is knowledgeable, quick and easy to work with. He also understands the client's needs and how they do business.

James E. Edwards Jr
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James E. Edwards Jr
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James Edwards frequently acts for developers and contractors. He has particular expertise in construction contract negotiations as well as disputes.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

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Construction

Joseph Kovars
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Joseph Kovars
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Band 1
Michael Schollaert
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Michael Schollaert
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Band 1
James E. Edwards Jr
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James E. Edwards Jr
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Members

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