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

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Construction - Pennsylvania

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A noted leader in the field, Cozen O'Connor demonstrates excellent credentials in a range of construction law matters. The firm acts for a number of major construction companies, real estate developers and contractors on major infrastructure projects and related litigation and arbitration claims. It draws from related strengths in its labor and employment, environmental and corporate law practices to offer an integrated service to clients.

Work Highlights

  • Cozen O'Connor served as lead construction counsel for Energy Transfer Partners, handling claims, negotiations and dispute resolution regarding several pipeline projects across the country.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bruce W Ficken
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Bruce W Ficken
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Band 1

Bruce Ficken is co-chair at Cozen O'Connor and is highly respected for his leading construction litigation practice. He also has experience with contract documentation for owners and developers.

he is experienced and well respected by clients and attorneys.

He cuts to the core of the issue and moves quickly to address it.

If you ask anyone in industry who the top construction litigators in the country are, Bruce's name will be on the list.

Bruce has more knowledge about construction law than most law school libraries.

Raymond L DeLuca
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Raymond L DeLuca
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Band 1

Raymond DeLuca earns praise for his experience in litigating construction claims on behalf of contractors and owners. He is also adept at drafting and negotiating construction contracts.

He's a very good lawyer.

He is great to work with. He's intelligent and responsive

Jeffery Mullen
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Jeffery Mullen
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Band 3
Jeffery Mullen is noted for his broad construction practice. His clients benefit from his background as a contractor and project manager. He counsels and represents owners, developers, contractors and design professionals in all stages of the construction process.

Jeffrey is excellent to work with.

He keeps the client informed and educated on the bigger picture and is very responsive.

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James Kwartnik
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Band 4

James Kwartnik specializes in construction law and commercial litigation at Cozen O'Connor. He has experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts, as well as risk and dispute management for both public and private projects. He represents developers and sub-contractors on a variety of construction-related matters, from bid protests to mechanic's liens.

He has solutions that are agreeable and fair.

Kenneth A Cushing
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Kenneth A Cushing
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Band 4
Kenneth Cushing advises clients on an array of issues related to construction projects, ranging from disputes relating to defect claims to contract negotiations. He counsels and represents project owners, developers, contractors and design professionals in all phases of construction projects.

Kenny is great to work with. He is intelligent and responsive.

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Wendy Klein Keane
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Band 4

Wendy Klein Keane is noted for her specialty in construction and condominium law, alongside commercial litigation and international arbitration. Her previous experience as in-house counsel for a homebuilding company enables her to represent clients in a variety of situations, from risk management to OSHA investigations. Her experience in court and arbitrations also allows her to successfully represent owners and developers in construction defects and liability.

She has a depth and knowledge beyond her legal abilities that she utilizes to effectuate an expeditious resolution.

She understands the construction industry and its challenges.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Bruce W Ficken
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Bruce W Ficken
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Band 1
Raymond L DeLuca
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Raymond L DeLuca
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Band 1
Jeffery Mullen
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Jeffery Mullen
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Band 3
4
James Kwartnik
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Band 4
Kenneth A Cushing
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Kenneth A Cushing
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Band 4
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Wendy Klein Keane
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Band 4