Construction
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 3
Contact number
+1 312 499 6700About
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
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
- Duane Morris provided counsel for the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority during a $30 million streetlight system upgrade project. The authority faced challenges due to impacts from two hurricanes, leading to termination for cause, insurance claims and dispute resolution.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Duane Morris always have the right person with the necessary expertise."
"Duane Morris have expertise all across the country. We are very happy with their services. They have been a very consistent firm."
"Duane Morris always have the right person with the necessary expertise."
"Duane Morris have expertise all across the country. We are very happy with their services. They have been a very consistent firm."
Notable Practitioners
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.
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.
"Jeff is a great relationship partner."
"Jeff is one of the very best construction lawyers in Chicago."