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Fox Swibel’s Construction Law Group is led by construction attorneys with over 50 years of combined construction industry experience. The Group’s nationwide practice represents general contractors, special contractors, owners and developers across all sectors of the real estate industry.
The Group has substantial experience resolving construction disputes coast to coast. Attorneys in the Group are often called upon by their clients to assist in resolving such disputes during the course of projects and before they mature into active litigations, allowing projects to remain profitable and on schedule. When pre-claim resolution is not possible, the Group’s lawyers effectively and efficiently handle disputes, advancing their clients’ positions from both a legal and technical standpoint. The Group attorneys have handled most every type of construction law dispute and range of damages from the smaller $1 million matter to over $500 million at issue.
The Group also drafts and negotiates all types of construction, design and consulting agreements on projects ranging from $5 million to over $2 billion. Clients rely on the Group’s industry knowledge and pragmatic approach to assist clients in managing risks on projects, both through use of drafting tools and by incorporating appropriate insurance programs to protect all project participants and resolving disputes at the possible opportunity.
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Work Highlights
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Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll represented Luxe Suites Chicago in litigation against its general contractor and subcontractors after finding multiple construction defects.
Strengths
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Fox Swibel has significant connections and knowledge of the industry. Its attorneys are extremely responsive and flexible, with a great handle on our market.
Construction respondentUSAFox Swibel's attorneys have unparalleled knowledge in the construction industry and also have trusted experts when necessary. Their growth over the last few years has provided us with the ability for us to use them not only for litigation, but also for transactional matters as well.
Construction respondentUSAThe attorneys at Fox Swibel are knowledgeable and personable, organized and efficient in their work. One particular strength is their understanding of insurance coverage and negotiating settlements.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Jean Wine
Jean Wine has wide-ranging expertise managing construction-related disputes. She has notable experience handling arbitrations and litigation, advising on project management compliance issues and assisting with risk mitigation. Jean has a strong understanding of the industry and an ability to connect with anyone from our C-suite to our project superintendents in order to provide us with the best service possible.
Construction respondentUSAJean is a great negotiator, responsive, engaged and well-networked in the industry.
Construction respondentUSAJean Wine is very engaged in the Chicago market, She is high energy, diligent, tenacious.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Daniel A. Dorfman
Daniel Dorfman has a considerable breadth of experience representing clients in the hospitality and commercial sectors in a broad scope of construction matters. He expertly handles mechanics' liens, defect and delay claims, and also leads clients through construction litigation and arbitrations. Daniel Dorfman just knows construction law on the transactional and litigation front. He is a very practical attorney who finds the solution and is construction law oriented.
Construction respondentUSADaniel is always there when we need him. He is quick to respond, quick to step up, and always able to mobilize in a moment. It makes a huge difference in our fast-paced industry
Construction respondentUSADan and his team have become excellent partners in all of our legal matters. He is an excellent negotiator and trustworthy person with integrity.
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Ranked Individuals at Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP (2)
Illinois
Jean Wine
Head of Construction
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Head of Construction
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Members
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Adam Gill
Adam Hachikian
Edward Keidan
Stephen Kienzle
David Koropp
Ashley Martin
Erik Nelson
Steven Vanderporten
Richard Wilson
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