About

Provided by Cozen O'Connor

With more than 60 attorneys practicing in 11 offices throughout the United States, Cozen O’Connor’s Construction Group has the depth and geographical reach to handle our clients’ most complex problems in the United States and abroad. Our attorneys have been in the field, on work sites, and in boardrooms and courtrooms for more than 40 years, so our legal advice is grounded in direct, practical experience. We efficiently analyze the substance of construction-related challenges, help our clients respond in a decisive fashion, and communicate effectively with all parties, from ironworkers and masons to executives, engineers, and experts.

In addition to being experienced trial lawyers, our construction lawyers are also highly experienced in all forms of alternative dispute resolution techniques, including partnering, dispute review boards, mediations, arbitrations, and adjudications. We have successfully tried cases in state and federal courts, and before arbitration tribunals both domestically and abroad. The Construction Group’s attorneys provide the full spectrum of services necessary to serve owners, developers, contractors, construction managers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Cozen O’Connor’s Construction attorneys are ranked nationally by leading organizations and peer-reviewed publications, including Chambers USA, the Legal 500, and U.S. News/Best Lawyers. Law360 repeatedly has recognized the Construction group as a Practice Group of the Year.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Construction - District of Columbia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cozen O'Connor is an emerging force within the DC construction market. The team demonstrates notable experience defending construction claims on behalf of contractors and subcontractors. It also has proficiency in arbitrations and providing advice on negotiations and construction delays.

Work Highlights

  • Cozen O'Connor represented Allan Myers in a dispute with Medline Industries concerning the installation of a stormwater management system and site work.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Stephen M Seeger
1
Stephen M Seeger
1
Band 1
Stephen Seeger is an esteemed litigator who handles complex construction disputes for clients engaged in energy and infrastructure projects. He is particularly knowledgeable of contentious matters arising from government contracts.

Stephen Seeger is very thoughtful. He has relationships with the architects, engineers, the counties; everyone we do business with.

Stephen Seeger is exceptional. He is incredibly knowledgeable.

Lawrence M Prosen
3
Lawrence M Prosen
3
Band 3
Lawrence Prosen concentrates his practice on the representation of participants in public and private construction projects. He handles both construction-related disputes and construction contracting, acting on behalf of contractors, subcontractors and owners.

Lawrence Prosen is an extremely competent federal litigator. He is extremely knowledgeable on federal contracts.

Lawrence gets great results. He knows the law well and he is a zealous advocate.

Lawrence is very good at responding quickly, even if he is traveling.

Jesse Keene
4
Jesse Keene
4
Band 4
Jesse Keene is noted for his strong practice in the construction space. He handles contract negotiation and the full range of construction litigation.

Jesse Keene is diligent and thorough.

Benjamin Williams
U
Benjamin Williams
U
Up and Coming

Benjamin Williams is an up-and-coming partner who holds strong capabilities across a range of construction matters. Clients benefit from his background in construction management.

Ranked Lawyers at
Cozen O'Connor

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District of Columbia

Construction

Stephen M Seeger
1
Stephen M Seeger
1
Band 1
Lawrence M Prosen
3
Lawrence M Prosen
3
Band 3
Jesse Keene
4
Jesse Keene
4
Band 4
Benjamin Williams
U
Benjamin Williams
U
Up and Coming