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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 - Pennsylvania

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Duane Morris LLP is a distinguished firm in the construction space that is well known for negotiating contracts and handling arbitration and litigation involving complex projects on a national and international scale. The firm offers experts in public and private contracts, OSHA compliance and turnkey contracts. It particularly excels in P3 projects, and in bid protests and award disputes. The group acts for a wide-ranging client base that includes contractors, architects and residential associations.

Work Highlights

  • Duane Morris represented Veolia Environmental in drafting and negotiating construction agreements and dispute resolution for a thermal waste treatment facility.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Patrick Kearney
2
Patrick Kearney
2
Band 2
Patrick Kearney has notable experience in representing both contractors and owners in litigation arising from significant construction projects.

Patrick is very knowledgeable and efficient.

Ranked Lawyers at
Duane Morris LLP

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Construction

Patrick Kearney
2
Patrick Kearney
2
Band 2

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