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USA Guide 2022
Illinois Construction
3
Band 3

2 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by Duane Morris LLP

Duane Morris' Construction Group's lawyers provide a full range of legal services to clients in all aspects of construction and government contracting, including:

  • Contracting with public and private entities
  • Public/private partnership (P3) projects
  • Bid protests and award disputes
  • Owner/developer project management representation
  • Construction administration services and risk management
  • Contract interpretation, complex contract claims and surety litigation
  • Claims preparation and negotiation
  • Interference and installation/specification issues
  • Contract defaults and terminations
  • Delay and inefficiency claims
  • Federal procurement issues/stimulus
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • BIM (Building Information Modeling)
  • Sustainable design and engineering
  • LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), and green building
  • Bid, payment, and performance surety bonds
  • Insurance coverage and claim disputes
  • Mechanic's liens
  • Contractor licensing matters
  • Property damage claims
  • Labor and employment counseling
  • OSHA compliance and workplace safety issues

Chambers Review

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Construction - Illinois
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

The firm offers a cradle-to-grave construction practice to clients covering contract drafting and negotiation, procurement, dispute avoidance and litigation advice. Duane Morris has extensive experience advising clients in both public and private construction projects with notable expertise in both P3 and EPC contracts. 

Work Highlights

Provided by Duane Morris LLP
  • Acted on behalf of The John Buck Company in negotiating and drafting the construction contracts for a mixed-use, high-rise development in Denver’s River North Art District.

Notable Practitioners

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Charles B Lewis
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Charles B Lewis
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Senior Statespeople

Charles Lewis is widely recognized for his experience in construction disputes and mediation. He regularly represents general contractors and subcontractors in complex and high-value contractual matters including contract negotiations and breaches of contract.
"A really wonderful construction lawyer."

Jeffrey Hamera
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Jeffrey Hamera
3
Band 3

Jeffrey Hamera is a cradle-to-grave construction lawyer who is capable of advising clients on everything from front-end contracts to back-end disputes.
"Jeffery is knowledgeable in the field and attentive to the needs of the company in terms of both the overall desired outcome and the financial considerations."

Ranked Lawyers at
Duane Morris LLP

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Charles B Lewis
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Charles B Lewis
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Jeffrey Hamera
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Jeffrey Hamera
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