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Pierce Kavcioglu Espinosa & Cesar LLP

Construction

USA Guide 2026 : California

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Pierce Kavcioglu Espinosa & Cesar LLP

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Type of Work Handled

Prosecution and defense of construction claims through jury trial and judgment, including extra work claims, delay claims, counter-claims, and change order disputes, on large-scale public and private construction projects.

Categories of Clients

General contractors, subcontractors, and design-build contractors on large-scale public and private construction projects.

Recent Work Highlights

  • $20M judgment, including attorney's fees, on a $1B San Francisco Bay Area project, plus a complete defense verdict against a $20M claim
  • $3M recovery after a 10-week jury trial, involving extra work claims tied to errors in project drawings on a large public project
  • $2.3M jury verdict in LA Superior Court against a project architect, prevailing on professional negligence, ethical breach, and tortious interference claims
  • $800K counter-claim recovery, defending against a $3M delay claim from an international contractor

Specializations

Construction litigation (prosecution and defense), extra work and change order disputes, delay claims and counter-claims, professional negligence claims against architects, large public and private project disputes, jury trial experience in complex, high-value construction matters.

Clients (16)

  • Suffolk Construction Company
  • Shimmick Construction and Obayashi Corporation
  • Taisei Corporation
  • SOJV Joint Venture
  • Chicago Bridge & Iron
  • Stronghold Engineering
  • Matt Construction
  • Modern Continental
  • Kadena Pacific, Inc.
  • Hobbs-Bannerman, Inc.
  • Snohomish School District
  • Ledcor Contractors Group, Inc.
  • LaVerne Wilson
  • City of Los Angeles
  • Stronghold Engineering
  • Theming Solutions

Industries (35)

  • Public Works
  • Private Works
  • Design-Build
  • Airports and Aviation
  • Buildings
  • Bridges
  • Civil
  • Colleges
  • Commercial
  • Correctional
  • Dams
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Highway
  • Hospitality
  • Hydro & Power
  • Industrial
  • Light and Heavy Rail
  • Military
  • Mixed Use & Retail
  • Modular
  • Office
  • Rail
  • Renovation & Historic Restoration
  • Renovation & Historic Restoration
  • Residential
  • Roadways
  • Solar
  • Sports & Entertainment
  • Sports & Entertainment
  • Stadiums
  • Tenant Improvements
  • Transportation
  • Tunnels
  • Water & Wastewater

Chambers Review

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Construction - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pierce Kavcioglu Espinosa & Cesar LLP is a Los Angeles-based construction boutique with a focus on the resolution of construction disputes at trial as well as through ADR. The team deftly represents, owners, contractors and subcontractors on the full range of construction issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pierce Kavcioglu Espinosa & Cesar represented Webcor and Obayashi JV in contract and statutory claims valued at $20 million arising from a public works project in the City of San Francisco against Fisk Electric.

Strengths

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  • The team at Pierce Kavcioglu quickly grasps the intricacies of our specialty construction work, knowledge of relevant law and maintains a focused approach in pursuit of our claim.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • Pierce Kavcioglu offers exceptional depth of knowledge and experience.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • The Pierce Kavcioglu team is thorough and prepared whenever they have represented us at any level, including contract negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and court trials.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Timothy Pierce
    Timothy Pierce

    Timothy Pierce

    Timothy Pierce is the managing partner of the firm. He is an experienced litigator who is regularly called upon to act for his clients in disputes concerning contracts and construction defects.

    • Tim’s superior legal and technical knowledge ensures the focused, efficient and practical prosecution of our claim.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Tim Pierce is a seasoned construction attorney. He is a truly professional advocate.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Armenak Kavcioglu
    Armenak Kavcioglu

    Armenak Kavcioglu

    Armenak Kavcioglu has a strong disputes practice handling issues relating to a range of both public and private construction projects. His particular areas of focus include delay, disruption and change order litigation.

    • Armenak provides outstanding advice and service in all legal matters and business strategies. He is a pleasure to work with.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Hector H. Espinosa
    Hector H. Espinosa

    Hector H. Espinosa

    Hector Espinosa acts for and advises owners, general contractors and subcontractors on a wide range of contentious and noncontentious construction matters. His broad expertise encompasses contract formation and negotiation, as well as delay and defect claims.

    • Hector Espinosa is reasonable and great to work with.

      Construction respondentUSA
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