Department profile
Benesch

Construction

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Benesch

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About

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Benesch's Construction Law Practice Group is comprised of attorneys who are skilled and truly understand the construction industry itself. Our construction attorneys have unique professional and legal backgrounds that enhance their service to our clients. Our attorneys include a licensed architect, public sector representation and hands-on construction experience. Our attorneys have over 75 years of combined experience in the construction industry.  

Construction Litigation

Our litigators are known for their well-deserved and impressive reputations, depth and skill throughout the construction industry. Benesch represents various parties, including contractors, owners, construction-related professionals and insurers. We have substantial experience in all types of construction disputes including: bid disputes; subsurface claims; constructive change disputes; extra work claims; delay, disruption and interference claims; workmanship and product failure disputes. We have appeared in federal, state and courts of claims, as well as various board of contract appeals and arbitration forums.

Efficient, Focused on Results

Once a project is underway, our team emphasizes preventative measures. We draw on our experience in alternative dispute resolution methods to handle conflicts quickly and effectively. Benesch works with our clients to handle construction issues from start to finish, cooperatively and interactively.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Ohio

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Benesch has a well-known practice with significant experience across the spectrum of construction law-related matters, including preparation of documents, delay and disruption claims, and performance disputes. The team represents a variety of corporations and entities such as suppliers, general contractors and subcontractors. It enjoys a particularly fine track record for its counsel on infrastructure projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Benesch represent Richard Group in multiple disputes with the federal government and bid protests.

Strengths

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  • They are very responsive to clients' needs.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • What distinguishes this department from others in the industry is the exceptional depth of expertise and the caliber of its leadership.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Barry Miller
    Band 1Barry Miller

    Barry Miller

    Barry Miller, co-chair of the department, remains an invaluable source of wisdom and expertise in all aspects of construction law. He routinely acts for contractors, owners and design professionals in a range of delay claims, as well as counseling on risk planning and project management more broadly.

    • Barry is highly respected.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 2Thomas O Crist
    Band 2Thomas O Crist

    Thomas O Crist

    Thomas Crist acts as project counsel and in litigation for major construction clients operating worldwide. He is sought out by contractors and manufacturers for representation in matters based across the USA, as well as those in the Middle East and Africa.
    • Thomas is very attuned to the client's needs. He understands everything about complex construction claims, including complex delay analysis, damages and productivity analysis.

      Construction respondentUSA

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