Provided by DFL Legal
The DFL Construction Group litigates and arbitrates large, complex construction disputes, and provides construction contract drafting, negotiation, project counseling, and insurance coverage representation. Claims handled include delay, defects, bond disputes, scope change, force majeure, termination, and mechanics' liens, pursued through trials, mediations, and ICC/ICDR/AAA/UNCITRAL arbitrations. The department represents owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, suppliers, and policyholders—including multinational firms, joint ventures, Fortune 500 companies, and public transportation authorities—across sectors such as oil and gas, power, infrastructure, and hospitality. In 2024, DFL recovered over $500 million for clients. Notable matters include representing Seattle Tunnel Partners on $500M+ TBM damage claims (three-month jury trial); lead counsel in a CAD $1.5B ICC pipeline arbitration resolved favorably; a $16.8M full jury verdict for Matrix North American Construction; and a $200M+ arbitration award on a high-speed rail project. DFL Legal has particular depth in international construction arbitration across 20+ countries, policyholder-side construction insurance recovery, and EPC/mega-project disputes. Founded by five former partners of an international law firm with over 100 years of combined experience, the department delivers big-case results with boutique agility.
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DFL Legal advises clients on all manner of contentious and transactional matters in the construction space. The firm also provides skillful counsel in international arbitration.
DFL Legal represented Seattle Tunnel Partners in connection with claims for damage to a tunnel boring machine on the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement tunnel project in Seattle, Washington.
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The firm have a great ability to learn and understand complex issues. I interacted with all levels of the firm - from paralegal to senior partner and each person was knowledgeable and responsive.
DFL did a great job coordinating across complex facets of our case. The team had an effective and practical approach to strategy alongside a deep familiarity with the construction industry.
The firm have a great ability to learn and understand complex issues. I interacted with all levels of the firm - from paralegal to senior partner and each person was knowledgeable and responsive.
DFL did a great job coordinating across complex facets of our case. The team had an effective and practical approach to strategy alongside a deep familiarity with the construction industry.
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John Dingess handles both contentious and non-contentious construction matters relating to large-scale developments, including energy and infrastructure projects.
Mr. Dingess has a wealth of experience in construction law.
John Miller focuses his construction practice on complex trial and litigation matters, representing owners and developers, EPC contractors, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers and design professionals. He also advises clients in the contracting and documentation stages of projects.
Brian Davidson is an experienced construction and commercial litigation attorney who is able to represent a wide range of clients such as owners, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on a variety of issues.
Mr. Davidson shows strong professionalism, excellent communication, and a clear ability to manage complex legal and technical issues. He is consistently responsive, reliable, and fully engaged throughout the process.
Brian is a creative, business-oriented problem-solver, and a highly sophisticated construction attorney. I strongly recommend him for construction and commercial matters.
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Head of Department
James S. Malloy
Joseph L. Luciana, III
R.J. Chleboski, Jr.
Samantha L. Brutout
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ATI, Inc.
FlatironDragados
John Hardy Group, Inc.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Matrix North American Construction, Inc.
PAPC/Bonatti
PPG
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Chemical & Petrochemical
Commercial Real Estate
Consruction
Energy
Environmental
Hospitality
Insurance Coverage (Policyholder Representation)
Oil & Gas
Public Projects
Transportation & Infrastructure