About

Provided by Much Shelist, P.C.

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. In a recent two-year period, Much advised clients on design and construction contracts representing projects valued at over $3.5 billion in construction costs.

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.

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Construction - Illinois

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Much Shelist continues to represent IKO Global, in a range of construction matters, including the negotiation of multiple construction contracts.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Rosenberg
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Daniel Rosenberg
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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 an extremely knowledgeable first-in-class individual.

He is practical, always responsive to client needs, and is able to move seamlessly between groups.

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

He is very responsive and in tune with the local environment, community and practice.

Josh is a high-level construction lawyer.

Josh cares deeply about his clients and all relationships.

Scott R Fradin
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Scott R Fradin
Head of Construction
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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.

An excellent lawyer all around.

Scott can be counted on in all matters.

Scott is nothing short of spectacular.

Scott is my secret weapon.

David Nightingale
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David Nightingale
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Up and Coming

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Daniel Rosenberg
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Daniel Rosenberg
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Josh Leavitt
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Josh Leavitt
Head of Construction
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Band 1
Scott R Fradin
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Scott R Fradin
Head of Construction
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David Nightingale
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David Nightingale
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Up and Coming

Members

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Daniel Bronson

Josh Leavitt

Josh Leavitt

Head of Department

Marc O'Brien

Neil Posner

Patrick Barnett

Scott R Fradin

Scott R Fradin

Head of Department

Steven DeGraff

Clients

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A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc.

Akara Partners

CA Ventures

Clark Construction

Dilling Group

Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture

James McHugh Construction

Macon Construction Group

Reed Construction