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Provided by Duane Morris LLP

Duane Morris attorneys regularly represent public and private owners and developers, prime contractors and subcontractors, construction managers, equipment suppliers, architects/engineers and other design professionals, and sureties. Our experience includes work on complex, high-visibility projects in major cities across the United States and elsewhere around the world. Our lawyers have previously served in in-house positions with large construction companies, as well as in government and military procurement and contracting roles.

Our services include:

  • 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

  • Duane Morris represented Mercy Housing Lakefront on a new facility in suburban Chicago that suffered from design errors and construction defects.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles B Lewis
S
Charles B Lewis
S
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.
Jeffrey Hamera
3
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.

He is a very good lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Duane Morris LLP

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Illinois

Construction

Charles B Lewis
S
Charles B Lewis
S
Senior Statespeople
Jeffrey Hamera
3
Jeffrey Hamera
3
Band 3

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