Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, Construction

About

Provided by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

To effectively navigate today’s fast-paced, multi-trillion-dollar construction industry, clients need a specialized legal team that can structure and implement complicated projects, while avoiding and minimizing risks and disputes. With more than 40 attorneys focused on construction and government contracts law, Kilpatrick Townsend brings decades of experience in all types of construction-related legal matters — planning, permitting, financing, environmental compliance, negotiating, contract review and drafting, claim preparation, management and evaluation, dispute avoidance and resolution, insurance coverage, and litigation — throughout the U.S. and overseas. By making dispute prevention and early conflict resolution the cornerstones of our practice, we routinely help clients stay on time and on budget, while preserving critical business relationships.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Georgia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton advises owners, contractors and other key players in the construction domain on large-scale projects across the country. The team brings to bear a wealth of experience in tackling issues ranging from contracts and risk management to complex disputes. It houses a talented group of lawyers, many of whom hold engineering degrees and have worked in the construction industry. Kilpatrick possesses particularly strong experience in energy-related construction projects.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton acted for The Wood Group, the contractor constructing the Aegis Ashore Missile Defence facility in claims against the project owner, the US Missile Defence Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Strengths

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"The construction group is efficient and always looking for ways to prepare claims or defenses in a thorough manner."

Construction respondent
USA

"Kilpatrick are very knowledgeable and provide sound legal advice at every turn."

Construction respondent
USA

"Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton is an excellent team that is very good at fully understanding complex technical facts."

Construction respondent
USA

"The construction group is efficient and always looking for ways to prepare claims or defenses in a thorough manner."

Construction respondent
USA

"Kilpatrick are very knowledgeable and provide sound legal advice at every turn."

Construction respondent
USA

"Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton is an excellent team that is very good at fully understanding complex technical facts."

Construction respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Brian Corgan

Star Individuals

Brian Corgan has a stellar reputation and is held in high regard for his handling of complex construction disputes.

"Brian Corgan is one of the best attorneys in the space. He has a unique ability to boil cases down. He is also very effective in cross-examining witnesses."

"Brian Corgan is exceedingly smart."

"Brian is a brilliant litigator. He is exceptionally prepared, knows exactly what he is talking about both technically and legally and is highly persuasive in his presentations."

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Lee Mann

Band 1

Lee Mann handles complex construction disputes for owners, contractors and suppliers. He is especially adept at handling mechanics' liens and bond claims.

"Lee Mann is truly brilliant. He is extremely efficient and he can help untie a tricky knot."

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William Dorris

Band 1

William Dorris focuses his practice on alternative dispute resolution, with a focus on representing contractors. Dorris also has experience representing owners as well as negotiating and drafting contracts.

"He is an outstanding lawyer who can do anything."

"One of the best construction trial lawyers in the country. His cross-examinations are just epic."

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Daniel Swaja

Up and Coming

Daniel Swaja adeptly represents suppliers, engineers and contractors in complex construction litigation and arbitration. He is also noted for his transactional expertise in the space.

"Danny is exceptional in his ability to understand complex issues from a technical and legal perspective. He is a tenacious negotiator and gives great attention to detail, which makes him such an effective litigator."

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Gautam Reddy

Up and Coming

Gautum Reddy advises clients in both public and private construction projects. He manages construction contracts and contentious matters arising in state and federal court as well as in ADR proceedings.

"He is a very creative and practical lawyer."

"Gautum is very knowledgeable."

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