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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Construction

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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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

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Construction - District of Columbia

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bradley Arant represented Kellog Brown & Root International, Inc. in one subcontract portion of an International Centre for Dispute Resolution arbitration for a value of $48,754,547.

Strengths

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  • The team at Bradley Arant are highly experienced and well-rounded.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • Bradley Arant's team is as deep as any I've ever worked with. We can literally bring them any problem related to our construction businesses, and they have the resources and expertise to help us solve it.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • The team are very responsive to meeting our needs as a client.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • They provide excellent value by combining high-level strategy with thorough support on all issues. We trust them and their advice.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Douglas L Patin
    Douglas L Patin

    Douglas L Patin

    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 is an exceptional attorney with deep expertise in US Government construction and procurement law. He combines extensive legal knowledge with a practical understanding of contractor operations, providing strategic and actionable advice. His responsiveness and ability to navigate complex federal regulations distinguishes him from his peers.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Douglas is the best construction and government contracts attorney I've ever worked with. If it's a bet-the-company case, that's where you go.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Douglas doesn't waste our time at all, he gets right to the issue with practical solutions.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Robert Symon
    Robert Symon

    Robert Symon

    Robert Symon's practice focuses on government contract litigation, especially construction claims at both the state and federal levels.

    • Robert is extremely responsive and has good judgment. He is the whole package.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Robert is a seasoned and very well-respected construction attorney. If you're working with Robert, you know you're in good hands.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Lee-Ann C. Brown
    Lee-Ann C. Brown

    Lee-Ann C. Brown

    Lee-Ann Brown is an associate specializing in disputes arising from infrastructure and other large construction projects. She deftly navigates government construction contracts.

    • Lee-Ann took on heavy lifting and was very good at keeping things organized.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Lee-Ann is a rising star.

      Construction respondentUSA
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