Chambers Review
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Construction - California
What the Team is Known For
Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP is a strong presence in construction disputes, offering clients extensive experience in litigation and international arbitration. The firm displays further expertise in risk management, in addition to bid protests and procurement issues. It advises clients on a broad range of construction projects, and has a continued focus on healthcare projects. The group demonstrates particular strength in Southern California, with offices in Los Angeles and Irvine, alongside one in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is able to draw on additional expertise in related areas such as fidelity and surety law, tort defense and real estate.
Strengths
Gibbs Gidden is one of the most respected firms in the area.
Gibbs Giden knows construction law in California and has great bench strength in handling a variety of matters and is responsive.
Gibbs Gidden is very responsive, thoughtful and tells me when they think I am wrong, which I really appreciate.
Work Highlights
Gibbs Giden represented Keller North American, Inc in a dispute regarding cost overruns.
Notable practitioners
Richard Wittbrodt is an exceptionally experienced construction law practitioner based in Los Angeles with a focus on the resolution of complex construction disputes. He is regularly instructed by both contractors and subcontractors. Wittbrodt's recent work includes disputes relating to major healthcare and transportation projects.
Richard does not waste time with a lot of unnecessary work, understands the case in advance and executes the plan.
He delivers expectational value-driven legal work.
Barbara Gadbois is skilled in the handling of both public and private construction projects in healthcare, hospitality and entertainment. She frequently advises owners and contractors on a range of issues including contract formation and bid protests.
Sara Kornblatt maintains a strong disputes practice and is particularly adept at handling claims relating to financial and contractual issues. Her recent work includes construction issues stemming from mixed-use and infrastructure projects.
Sara is smart, knows her case and makes good decisions.
Glenn Turner has over four decades of experience in disputes concerning the timely completion of work, contracts, surety and design. He is particularly well regarded for his handling of complex multiparty litigation, and his clients include municipal governments, contractors and subcontractors.
Missy Griffin has experience working on construction claims and litigation for both private and public clients, as well as transactional work, such as contract drafting and analysis and mechanic liens.
Missy is spectacular because she is so knowledgeable.