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From initial contract negotiation and bid preparation to project close-out and dispute resolution, Bradley’s Construction Practice Group has handled every aspect of large-scale construction projects across the country and around the world. Our broad experience comes from our hands-on approach to managing both the business and legal challenges our clients face every day. We understand the sophisticated dynamics of the construction industry at home and abroad, and we deliver smart, real-world solutions to our clients.                

Our construction lawyers travel extensively to advise clients on projects in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, as well as more than 35 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and South America. We recognize that the nature of our practice demands spending time onsite at projects, with our lawyers engaging with clients face-to-face on matters as they develop.

Many of our lawyers earned degrees in engineering and architecture, and have previous practical experience with working in the construction industry.

Our legal team has helped our clients build a vast array of public and private projects of all sizes, and we represent clients in all sectors of the construction industry:

  • General contractors (including those that deliver EPC and D/B projects)
  • Owners/Developers
  • Subcontractors
  • Suppliers
  • Construction managers
  • Architects/Engineers/Land surveyors
  • Sureties
  • Insurers
  • Lenders

Chambers Review

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Construction - District of Columbia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has a highly capable group with noteworthy expertise in international contracts and disputes involving federal contractors overseas. It also offers experience in domestic government contracts and major litigation. Bradley Arant regularly advises contractors and home builders and is active across the globe, including in the Middle East. The team is experienced in advising on award controversies.

Work Highlights

  • Bradley acted for L’Enfant DC Hotel in $8 million dispute with general contractor Coakley & Williams Construction regarding delay claims, change order work and defective workmanship in connection to the renovation of a hotel in L’Enfant Plaza, DC.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Douglas L Patin
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Douglas L Patin
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Band 1
Douglas Patin predominantly represents contractor-side clients on large private and government construction projects. He has extensive experience of fraud and False Claims Act issues, bid protests and contract disputes.

Douglas Patin combines real practical decision-making with a bottomless pit of knowledge about construction and government contract law.

Douglas Patin is invaluable to setting up a dispute. He gives good advice and he is a great advocate.

Robert Symon
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Robert Symon
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Band 2
Robert Symon's practice focuses on government contract litigation, especially construction claims at both the state and federal levels.
Lee-Ann C. Brown
Lee-Ann C. Brown
Associates to watch
Lee-Ann Brown is an associate specializing in disputes arising from infrastructure and other large construction projects. She deftly navigates government construction contracts.

There must be a limit to Lee-Ann's energy, but I have not seen it. She manages cases from start to finish.

Lee-Ann Brown is very knowledgeable and exceptional in a courtroom setting.

Lee-Ann Brown is very mindful of our company's needs and does a good job providing appropriate counsel.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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Douglas L Patin
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Douglas L Patin
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Band 1
Robert Symon
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Robert Symon
2
Band 2
Lee-Ann C. Brown
Lee-Ann C. Brown
Associates to watch

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