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Jones Day

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Construction - California

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Jones Day is home to a celebrated construction practice that attracts an impressive client base on major transactions and litigation. The team receives praise for its work on infrastructure projects both in the United States and abroad, with experience of significant matters in Asia, Australasia and Europe. Its experience includes significant energy, healthcare and transportation projects. The attorneys offer noted expertise in cases concerning completed projects, including those involving defective designs and structural failures.

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Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day represented Jacobs in defending against a lawsuit over cost increases and delays on a Los Angeles Valley College construction project, successfully obtaining dismissal of most claims and an anti-SLAPP fee award before the plaintiffs dropped the case.

Strengths

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  • Jones Day has excellent, collaborative partners who help clients achieve successful outcomes.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • Jones Day is extremely agile and capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • The team at Jones Day provided excellent service and is available when needed.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • Jones Day attorneys are excellent in all phases of litigation. They excel in developing creative solutions, analyzing complex issues and trial advocacy.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel D McMillan
    Daniel D McMillan

    Daniel D McMillan

    Daniel McMillan has experience handling complex construction litigation and contract negotiations. His diverse client list includes contractors, owners and design professionals.

    • Daniel McMillan has deep industry knowledge, is highly effective in negotiations and understands the nuts and bolts of both our industry and construction law.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Daniel McMillan is my go-to lawyer for bet-the-company construction matters. He is at the top of his game, and he is truly one of the best in the country.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Daniel is an all-around excellent attorney.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Jeffrey B Kirzner
    Jeffrey B Kirzner

    Jeffrey B Kirzner

    Jeffrey Kirzner leads the firm's construction practice in Irvine and is particularly noted for his transactional expertise in the construction space. He regularly advises clients on procurement as well as EPC, design-build and other contracting matters.

    • Jeff Kirzner is an excellent lawyer.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Jeff is business-oriented and a pleasure to work with.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Michael McCauley
    Michael McCauley

    Michael McCauley

    Michael McCauley represents a variety of clients in construction disputes, including both public and private owners, contractors and design professionals. He is experienced in trials and arbitrations.

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