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Duane Morris LLP

Construction

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Duane Morris LLP

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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 - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Duane Morris LLP has a prominent group working nationally and internationally on all aspects of construction law. It is noted for its excellent record handling contentious claims in large-scale litigation, and for achieving settlements through alternative dispute resolution. The firm possesses substantial experience in a wide range of areas, including high value project development, government contracts and public-private partnerships. It is also highly regarded for its capabilities in sustainable design and engineering matters, mechanics' liens and property damage claims.

Notable practitioners

Patrick Kearney is a key contact at the firm's Philadelphia office.

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Work Highlights

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  • Duane Morris represented The Hudson Companies in the drafting and negotiation of numerous projects.

Strengths

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  • Everyone I have worked with at Duane Morris has deep experience on relevant matters and are all very knowledgeable about the industry.

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Members

Provided by Duane Morris LLP

  • Joseph Battipaglia

  • Ken Lazaruk

  • Frederick Cohen

  • Allen J Ross

  • Mark A. Canizio

    Head of Department

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