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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. 

Chambers Review

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Construction - Illinois

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexandra Cole
S
Alexandra Cole
S
Senior Statespeople
Alexandra Cole is noted for her work representing clients in project financing and sales and acquisitions of developments.

Alex Cole is great. She is fantastic and a smart transactional lawyer.

Michael Hanahan
2
Michael Hanahan
2
Band 2
Michael Hanahan has previous training as an architect. He principally represents both public and private owners as well as design professionals in construction contract drafting and negotiation as well as dispute avoidance and litigation.

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 Z Bowman
3
Diana Z Bowman
3
Band 3

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 Kolton
3
Kevin Kolton
3
Band 3
Kevin Kolton is adept at advising real estate developers, manufacturers and energy companies on construction matters. He regularly assists with the drafting and negotiating of construction agreements.

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Perkins Coie LLP

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Illinois

Construction

Alexandra Cole
S
Alexandra Cole
S
Senior Statespeople
Michael Hanahan
2
Michael Hanahan
2
Band 2
Diana Z Bowman
3
Diana Z Bowman
3
Band 3
Kevin Kolton
3
Kevin Kolton
3
Band 3