About

Provided by Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP

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.


Chambers Review

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Construction - Illinois

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP regularly acts for commercial property developers and manufacturers. The firm is noted for its expertise in a variety of construction matters, including mechanics' liens, risk mitigation and breach of contract claims. It also handles construction litigation and arbitrations.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Jean Wine
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Jean Wine
Head of Construction
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Band 1
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.

Jean is a great negotiator, responsive, engaged and well-networked in the industry.

Jean Wine is very engaged in the Chicago market, She is high energy, diligent, tenacious.

Daniel A. Dorfman
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Daniel A. Dorfman
Head of Construction
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Band 2
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.

Daniel 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

Dan and his team have become excellent partners in all of our legal matters. He is an excellent negotiator and trustworthy person with integrity.

Ranked Lawyers at
Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP

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Jean Wine
1
Jean Wine
Head of Construction
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Band 1
Daniel A. Dorfman
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Daniel A. Dorfman
Head of Construction
2
Band 2

Members

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Adam Gill

Adam Hachikian

Ashley Martin

Daniel A. Dorfman

Daniel A. Dorfman

Head of Department

David Koropp

Edward Keidan

Erik Nelson

Jean Wine

Jean Wine

Head of Department

Richard Wilson

Stephen Kienzle

Steven Vanderporten