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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, dealing 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 - Louisiana

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What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP provides a strong platform for major development projects, including educational institution renovations, petrochemical manufacturing facilities and wider commercial constructions. The firm offers a range of expertise across contracting, construction management and dispute resolution. Its broad client roster includes insurers, developers and management companies.

Work Highlights

  • Phelps Dunbar is represents The Williams Companies and its affiliates in connection with a dispute with a competitor, Energy Transfer, over Williams’s

    construction of a natural gas pipeline across existing pipelines owned by Energy Transfer affiliates in 43 locations in Louisiana.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Lund III
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Daniel Lund III
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Band 1
Daniel Lund has a solid practice encompassing construction litigation arising from projects in the sport, entertainment and education sectors. He demonstrates additional strength in ADR.

Daniel is through, timely and is always able to navigate the complexity of our matters, successfully assisted us in achieving our goals.

Kelsey Funes
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Kelsey Funes
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Band 1
Kelsey Funes draws praise for her contentious practice and represents contractors, developers and design professionals in the full range of construction disputes.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Daniel Lund III
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Daniel Lund III
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Band 1
Kelsey Funes
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Kelsey Funes
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Band 1

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