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Cozen O'Connor

Construction

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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.

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Construction - Pennsylvania

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cozen O'Connor serve as counsel to Energy Transfer Partners, a mid stream energy company, in connection to several ongoing disputes over several of its large pipeline projects. The representation involves the prosecution and defense of hundreds of millions in claims.

Strengths

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  • The firm is very responsive, technical and practical. It is a great partner in complex and challenging matters.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • Cozen O'Connor's practical, business sensical approach and navigation of legal issues and is unmatched.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Bruce W Ficken
    Bruce W Ficken

    Bruce W Ficken

    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.

    • Bruce takes a personal interest in our matters and is extremely knowledgeable about the construction industry.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Raymond L DeLuca
    Raymond L DeLuca

    Raymond L DeLuca

    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.

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  • Jeffery Mullen
    Jeffery Mullen

    Jeffery Mullen

    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 a stand-out attorney to have on your team.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Wendy Klein Keane
    Wendy Klein Keane

    Wendy Klein Keane

    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.

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  • James Kwartnik
    James Kwartnik

    James Kwartnik

    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.

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  • Kenneth A Cushing
    Kenneth A Cushing

    Kenneth A Cushing

    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.

    • Kenneth is a trusted partner and highly-valued advisor.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Kenneth provides great insight and tremendous at keeping us informed on the status of matters.

      Construction respondentUSA
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