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 Giden provides a high level of knowledge and expertise.
Gibbs Giden has a solid group of construction litigators with experience handling a variety of matters. They are always responsive.
Gibbs Giden embodies competence, expertise, dedication and loyalty.
Work Highlights
Gibbs Giden continued to represent Myers Power Products in a dispute over electrical upgrades to the Los Coyotes Water Reclamation Center in Southern California.
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 Wittbrodt is highly incisive on complex matters and excels at managing multi-party, high-stakes litigation.
Richard Wittbrodt brings strategic thinking and solid relationships with many experienced litigators in Los Angeles.
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.
Barbara Gadbois always provides great service.
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 Kornblatt is smart and practical.
Sara Kornblatt is responsive and an excellent lawyer.
Sara Kornblatt is highly responsive and creative, and her writing is consistently excellent. Her attitude toward the work is excellent by nature, and her natural optimism shines through.
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 Griffin is always responsive and up to speed on applicable law, as well as the nuances of discovery and litigation matters.