About

Provided by Hanson Bridgett LLP

Our Chambers USA Band 1 ranked Construction Group provides tailored solutions to meet clients' business goals. Whether negotiating state-of-the-art projects or resolving disputes, our attorneys apply best practices with deep industry experience and a passion for design and construction. We serve clients regionally, nationally, and internationally.

In this dynamic field, we recognize that not every project goes smoothly and aggressive advocacy is sometimes necessary. We handle major construction claims including delay, loss of efficiency, default termination, surety, licensing, mechanics' lien, and stop notice claims.

We leverage technology and AI to efficiently manage the vast quantities of digital information generated on modern projects. We also have extensive experience with construction insurance coverage and indemnity claims, such as general liability, errors and omissions, builders risk, OCIP/CCIP, subcontractor default, and environmental contamination claims. Recognizing that disputes are often best resolved without litigation, we successfully use mediation and arbitration when appropriate.

Our Construction Group is supported by attorneys in related fields, including labor and employment, business, environmental, real estate, insurance recovery, general litigation, and public agency. This collaboration allows us to offer a broad spectrum of specialized legal services tailored to the construction industry.

Chambers Review

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Construction - California

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Hanson Bridgett LLP maintains a strong profile for its work in Integrated Project Delivery development, structuring complex contracts across a range of construction schemes. The firm advises a broad range of clients, including general contractors, on matters such as insurance coverage disputes, default, delay and defective construction disputes. Known for advising on projects in the infrastructure, healthcare, energy and education sectors, among others. Also able to offer expertise in complex arbitration matters.

Work Highlights

  • Hanson Bridgett represented Smith-Hyder, Inc. in connection with the construction of a synagogue in Palo Alto, California.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Buoncristiani
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David Buoncristiani
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Senior Statespeople

David Buoncristiani has over four decades of experience handling construction-related disputes. He is particularly well versed in arbitrations and litigation relating to major infrastructure projects across the country.

If I had complex case, I would go to Buoncristiani for advice.

A titan in the industry and well known for big-profile cases.

Howard W Ashcraft
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Howard W Ashcraft
1
Band 1

Howard Ashcraft is noted for his strong contract negotiation and drafting skills in relation to large national and international construction projects. His extensive experience encompasses a range of technical design and infrastructure projects, including in the Energy and Transportation sectors.

Howard has a wealth of knowledge from various projects and provides excellent advice.

Ashcraft is a heavy hitter and is highly experienced.

He knows the area and gets to the nub of the issue very quickly.

Alex Baghdassarian
3
Alex Baghdassarian
3
Band 3

Alex Baghdassarian frequently represents general contractors in litigation involving construction delays, terminations and defaults. He is particularly well versed in jury trials in both State and Federal Court.

Alex understands the overall business deal and is good at getting to the end of a mutually agreeable negotiation.

Alex is smart, strategic, thorough and a team player.

Alex deep dives into a contract and provides basic, legal next steps in contract interpretation.

Andrew G Giacomini
3
Andrew G Giacomini
3
Band 3

Andrew Giacomini is a specialist trial lawyer with extensive experience resolving complex construction-related disputes at trial or through ADR proceedings.

Andrew is smart, strategic, thorough and a team player.

Andrew is a very good litigator who is always exploring possibilities for early resolutions and is very adaptable.

Andrew is a fantastic lawyer and, when we have complex case, he is our go-to.

Lisa Dal Gallo
4
Lisa Dal Gallo
4
Band 4

Lisa Dal Gallo advises designers and contractors in major projects, including the construction of healthcare, educational and assisted living facilities. She offers extensive expertise concerning a variety of construction contract delivery models.

Lisa's greatest strength, apart from knowing California law, is her former healthcare construction experience which helps immensely with commercial awareness.

Lisa is an IPD expert and extremely well versed in the construction industry.

Lisa is our primary contact and she is very knowledgeable and accessible.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hanson Bridgett LLP

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California

Construction

David Buoncristiani
S
David Buoncristiani
S
Senior Statespeople
Howard W Ashcraft
1
Howard W Ashcraft
1
Band 1
Alex Baghdassarian
3
Alex Baghdassarian
3
Band 3
Andrew G Giacomini
3
Andrew G Giacomini
3
Band 3
Lisa Dal Gallo
4
Lisa Dal Gallo
4
Band 4

Clients

Provided by Hanson Bridgett LLP

Beador Construction, Inc.

Build Group, Inc.

California Rail Builders, LLC

Capital Health Group

FORMA Construction, Inc.

Flatiron West Inc.

Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District

Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.

Longroad Energy Holdings, LLC

McWhinney

Plant Construction Company, L.P.

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System

San Bernardino Mountains Community Hospital

Silicon Valley Clean Water

Skanska USA Civil Inc.

Smith-Hyder

Standardkessel Baumgarte Holding GmbH

Stanford Hotels Corporation

The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board – CalTrain

UCSF Medical Center

URS Corporation

Industries

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Clean and waste water treatment

Coastal and marine

Commercial and industrial

Educational and government

Geotechnical and environmental

High-density residential

Highway and light rail

Hospital and health care

Sustainability practice with LEED®-accredited professionals

Tunnels and pipelines