Construction - Nevada
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
McDonald Carano is noted for its expertise in both construction litigation and dispute resolution, as well as non-litigious matters, including project planning and contracts.

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McDonald Carano serves the construction transaction and litigation needs of Nevada, regional, national, and international clients involved in private and public works projects throughout Nevada. Owners, developers, investors, design professionals, general contractors, engineering professionals, subcontractors and suppliers all turn to us to ensure that their construction projects remain viable and successful. Our comprehensive experience includes dispute resolution (arbitration, mediation, litigation, pre-litigation counseling); project planning and advice (selection of project delivery method, bidding strategy and process); contracts and contracting (plan, structure, draft, negotiate construction contract documents); and project execution (compliance, permitting, insurance, bonding, performance, payment).
Our team has experience resolving every type of construction dispute and litigation matter, ranging from pre-construction counseling and negotiation to mediation, arbitration, litigation, trial, and appeal. We have handled construction cases before state and federal courts and state and federal administrative agencies encompassing all types of claims, including design and construction defects, work performance and quality, changed or unforeseen conditions, delays, disruptions, loss of productivity, acceleration, payment disputes, back charges, and bid protests and disputes.
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McDonald Carano is noted for its expertise in both construction litigation and dispute resolution, as well as non-litigious matters, including project planning and contracts.
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They break complex issues down to manageable pieces and methodically work through them.
The attorneys at McDonald Carano combine strong technical legal expertise with practical real-world understanding, resulting in advice that is both legally sound and commercially workable.
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Managing Partner George Ogilvie III is noted for his expertise in construction litigation. He represents large commercial projects, as well as complex public works in the energy infrastructure space.
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