USA Guide 2026 : California
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Provided by Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Construction disputes carry unique legal, regulatory, and economic pressures, particularly on large and complex projects. Procopio’s construction lawyers bring decades of experience handling disputes arising from major infrastructure, commercial, and development projects throughout the country, representing owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals at every stage of the project lifecycle in California and across the United States.
Our team understands the realities of building in California, including public works requirements, prevailing wage obligations, environmental considerations, and the risk allocation challenges inherent in large-scale infrastructure and development projects.
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Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP is highlighted for its impressively broad construction practice, advising on areas such as contract preparation and litigation. The team draws on additional capabilities in environmental regulatory matters and OSHA investigations. Its clients include general contractors, subcontractors and sureties.
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Procopio represented Del Mar Hotel Partners in a jury trial, prevailing on its $373,000 claim and defeating a multimillion-dollar cross-complaint.
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Procopio has an excellent understanding of the business, technical and legal issues we face.
Procopio provides high level of competence and attention to detail. I am very satisfied with the work they perform.
The attorneys at Procopio are prompt and communicative, and show a genuine interest in our company and people.
The results with Procopio have far exceeded our expectations.
I find the Procopio attorneys to be excellent. They are very knowledgeable about subject‑matter law, construction means and methods, as well as insurance coverage issues. They also have the bench strength to staff up cases as the work requires.
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Craig Ramseyer is a popular choice for clients seeking advice on various construction matters. He has experience in a wide range of construction disputes, including delay claims and breach of contract disputes for both public and private clients.
Craig Ramseyer is smart and concise.
Laurence Phillips leads Procopio’s construction and infrastructure practice, representing contractors, developers and public agencies across private and public works contracting. His work spans contract drafting and negotiations as well as complex claims and disputes, including bid protests, prevailing wage issues and litigation through trial and arbitration.
Laurence Phillips is terrific to work with.
Laurence Phillips is always ahead of the curve.
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