Phelps Dunbar LLP, Construction | Chambers USA Profile

About

Provided by Phelps Dunbar LLP

With a footprint that includes 12 offices across the Southeast, our construction practice centers on the industries that drive the region’s economic growth. We are particularly adept at handling troubled construction projects, helping you deal with the fallout when a project goes awry. We advocate for clients in arbitration and litigation on issues including:

Bond claims and liens
Cost overruns
Design and construction defects
Geotechnical failures
Impact and delay claims

Prevailing wage and hour issues
Scope-of-work disputes
Takeover and completion assignments
Unforeseen site conditions

Chambers Review

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Construction - Florida

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP handles a range of construction matters ranging from construction agreements negotiation to dispute resolution, including defect and delay cases. They demonstrate significant expertise in alternative dispute resolution. The firm acts for owners, contractors and developers. It is involved in a range of projects, including infrastructure, commercial and residential developments. The team has notable experience in evaluating insurance agreements.

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Work Highlights

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Phelps Dunbar LLP defended Arthur Gensler Jr and Associates in a contract dispute regarding the design of KMPG's Lake Nona training center.

Strengths

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"Phelps Dunbar have strong knowledge of the construction environment."

Construction respondent
USA

"The construction practice group at the firm is comprised of extremely capable attorneys."

Construction respondent
USA

"Phelps Dunbar have strong knowledge of the construction environment."

Construction respondent
USA

"The construction practice group at the firm is comprised of extremely capable attorneys."

Construction respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Seth M Schimmel

Band 3

Seth Schimmel represents the full spectrum of construction industry clients involved in both vertical and horizontal project development disputes. He also has extensive experience negotiating construction contracts.

"Seth is an extremely capable construction attorney."

"Seth has good communication and diplomatic skills."

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Bret Feldman

Band 4

Bret Feldman is noted for his expertise in construction litigation, which includes design and construction defect claims. His clients include developers, contractors and design professionals.

"Bret is a very clear and sophisticated lawyer with deep knowledge of construction litigation."

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