USA Guide 2026 : Illinois
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Provided by Perkins Coie LLP
Perkins Coie is a nationally recognized leader in construction law. The attorneys represent public and private owners, design professionals, contractors and suppliers during all stages of construction—from project conception and funding through design, procurement and construction, as well as in dispute resolution.
Perkins Coie attorneys have extensive experience in preparing and negotiating claims/requests for equitable adjustment in contract price and contract time on private and public projects. Since, in addition to technical issues, many claims involve allegations of delay and/or inefficiency and disruption, our experience in Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule analysis and in admissible damages calculations equip us to assist clients in developing strategies to resolve claims of every variety.
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Perkins Coie LLP demonstrates expertise representing real estate developers, manufacturers and energy companies in construction matters. It is recognized for advising clients on the drafting and negotiating of construction agreements. The team is further noted for its project development capabilities.
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Perkins Coie represented Cypress Creek Renewables in connection with breach of warranty and tort claims arising from the purchase of solar racking equipment from a supplier for 21 project sites installed in 5 states.
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Perkins Coie has a combination of industry know-how, commercial know and legal know. It had answers to all questions and very good technical understanding.
The firm is extremely responsive, with quick turnaround of documents. It is able to explain legal documents to non-legal staff in a very concise way.
Perkins Coie has deep knowledge of the finer points of project development.
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Alex Cole is great. She is fantastic and a smart transactional lawyer.
I would recommend him anytime for any construction related topic.
I'm extremely grateful for Michael's generosity with his time and knowledge; his interdisciplinary knowledge ensures a comprehensive understanding of the pursuits involved developing a project.
Diana Bowman is noted for her construction practice, where she regularly represents her clients throughout sophisticated construction projects and dispute resolution. She is adept at drafting and negotiating contracts and handles a variety of claims, from delays to mechanics liens.
Diana is very experienced, creative and super responsive.
Diana Bowman is quite a good lawyer.
Kevin is a creative and knowledgeable attorney who is extremely good at helping to form litigation strategy.
Kevin is a very astute and wise attorney.
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