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Much Shelist, P.C.

Construction

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Much Shelist, P.C.

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The Construction practice at Much is a go-to resource for local, regional, national, and international clients involved in the complex construction and design sectors. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, ENR-listed contractors and design professionals, and middle-market companies. The team has a significant transactional practice, as well as robust litigation and alternative dispute resolution capabilities, with experience in design- and construction-defect claims, scheduling delay and disruption claims, and other types of claims.

Much is one of the few Chicago law firms with experienced construction attorneys who also have substantial, hands-on training in the architectural and engineering professions. Clients benefit from the deep knowledge of a construction boutique coupled with the range and resources of a full-service business law firm. The Construction group regularly collaborates with attorneys from across the firm to advise design and construction industry clients on a full range of issues, including construction law matters, licensing issues, M&A due diligence, bankruptcy, real estate development, construction lending, labor and employment, construction insurance, and environmental matters.

Clients (8)

  • Clark Construction
  • Dilling Group
  • James McHugh Construction
  • Reed Construction
  • Morgan / Harbour Construction
  • Article Student Living
  • McHugh Enterprises Inc.
  • Comfort Systems USA

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Construction - Illinois

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Much Shelist, P.C. is a well-known construction and engineering law team, sought out by many local, regional and national clients for its experience advising on a broad spectrum of transactional and litigation matters. The firm is noted for its adept handling of design and construction defect claims.
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Work Highlights

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  • Much Shelist, P.C. support a joint venture for Clark Construction in a lawsuit involving the construction of a 41-story hotel project in Chicago, Illinois.

Strengths

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  • Much Shelist is extremely professional and responsive to all matters. It promptly acts upon our requests and they will make time whenever required. The team is both personal and professional, making it easy to work with.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • What really stands out is that this is a true construction practice. They have real depth on the bench and enough attorneys focused on the space that they can handle complex matters without over-lawyering or pushing pieces off to other firms. They also understand how construction actually works.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • Much Shelist's construction group are extremely knowledgeable in construction law, understand technical aspects of design and construction and know their way around complex cases that involve several players.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Rosenberg
    Daniel Rosenberg

    Daniel Rosenberg

    Daniel Rosenberg is highly regarded for his busy construction practice advising on both complex contracting matters and construction litigation. His clients benefit from his significant prior experience as general counsel to a construction company.

    • Dan is always available and eager to help. He is willing to listen and jump in anytime we call. He is also very patient and gives great insight.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Josh Leavitt
    Josh Leavitt

    Josh Leavitt

    Josh Leavitt is particularly noted for his expertise in construction disputes but extends his practice to advising on due diligence and contract negotiation.

    • Josh is devoted to his clients and works tirelessly with the highest ethical standards to represent them. He is a highly experienced and motivated partner to our business.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • I greatly enjoy working with Josh and appreciate all the value and expertise he brings to each of the matters we engage him on.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Josh Leavitt is simply the best construction attorney I have had the pleasure of working with. He knows all there is to know about construction disputes and is extremely skilled at presenting in mediations and trials.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Scott R Fradin
    Scott R Fradin

    Scott R Fradin

    Scott Fradin is recognized for his work on contract negotiation and construction litigation, drawing on his unique experience as a licensed architect when representing his clients.

    • Scott has been our main point of contact for years, he almost seems like an extension of our business and couldn't be more personal and professional to work with. We have an immense amount of respect for Scott.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Scott works directly with the clients to determine strategy and budget, he is very savvy as to the construction and insurance issues.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • David Nightingale
    David Nightingale

    David Nightingale

    David Nightingale is noted for his dispute resolution and contract drafting and negotiation expertise in the construction industry. He has experience representing his clients in court on a range of issues, from defects to mechanics liens, in both public and private sectors.

    • I very much enjoy working with David Nightingale. He is an excellent attorney and very knowledgeable about the industry.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • David has been great and detailed in our contract reviews. He also has spent time to allow us to understand what is being said in layman's terms.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Dave is incredibly engaged, he is knowledgeable about the nuts and bolts and trends and people.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Sean Wagner
    Sean Wagner

    Sean Wagner

    Sean Wagner has a growing reputation for his work on a variety of contentious and transactional construction matters. He leverages his prior in-house experience at a general contractor to assist clients as outside general counsel.

    • I cannot state enough positive things on Sean's knowledge, communication style and overall strategy.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Sean has helped us out on a number of fronts and has always delivered. He is extremely prompt at replying to requests and always meets deadlines.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Sean's dedication and level of service has been far beyond our expectations.

      Construction respondentUSA
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