
Construction
USA Guide 2026 : Georgia
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Provided by Jones Walker LLP
Members of the Jones Walker LLP construction team regularly represent clients across the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa, and excel at handling large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across industries such as energy, natural resources, healthcare, retail, and education. Among recent engagements, our attorneys have represented international and domestic owners, contractors, architects, and builders in the design and construction of hotels, resorts, hospitals, high-rise office towers, power plants (coal-fired and nuclear), clean-energy facilities, refineries, pipelines, transportation-related manufacturing (including aircraft, locomotive and ship building and maintenance), and universities, as well as environmental remediation and closure projects.
We have deep familiarity with the full scope of US and international procurement and government contracting regulations, and regularly help negotiate and close agreements that involve economic development funding, tax incentives, and public-private partnerships. Drawing on the resources of the firm’s key practices, we also advise on environmental regulation and permitting, real estate, finance, government relations, labor and employment, and other areas of law that come into play when planning and executing projects.
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The firm ensures no detail goes overlooked or unexamined.
Construction respondentUSAJones Walker is responsive, experienced and provides a personalized service.
Construction respondentUSAJones Walker is comprehensive and responsive.
Construction respondentUSAThe firm is strategic and diligent.
Construction respondentUSAThe firm understands business goals and is able to translate complex concepts into understandable language.
Construction respondentUSA
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Chad V Theriot
Chad Theriot, member of the firm's board of directors and co-head of its construction team, is a strong choice to handle complex construction litigation, with experience in disputes arising out of commercial and infrastructure projects. He also drafts and negotiates complex contracts for owners. Chad doesn't just tell you what the law says. He helps you figure out what makes sense for your business.
Construction respondentUSAChas offers creative, effective solutions for very complex problems in a timely manner and with very short notice.
Construction respondentUSAChad is an ingenious creative thinker and a top-tier strategist.
Construction respondentUSAChad is focused, thoughtful, responsive and effective.
Construction respondentUSA
Band 1 
Band 1 
Neal Sweeney
Neal Sweeney has a wealth of experience handling construction disputes, including those involving energy and infrastructure projects. Neal is extremely knowledgeable.
Construction respondentUSANeal provides timely responses and oversees negotiations with a level of sophistication and an awareness of his client's business goals.
Construction respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Bill Shaughnessy
Bill Shaughnessy of Jones Walker LLP represents both public and private construction clients in contract review and negotiation and dispute resolution. He often serves as project advisory counsel.
Bill is an excellent partner to work with.
Construction respondentUSABill lets no detail past him.
Construction respondentUSABill has the ability to balance legal risk with business goals.
Construction respondentUSA
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
William Underwood
William Underwood has a growing reputation for advising clients on construction matters. He is particularly skilled at guiding clients through contractual disputes.
William is very responsive and has a strategic mind.
Construction respondentUSAWilliam provides excellent advice and solutions to complex problems.
Construction respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Jones Walker LLP (4)
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Neal Sweeney
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William Underwood
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Chad V Theriot
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Bill Shaughnessy
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