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Rutan & Tucker LLP

Construction

USA Guide 2026 : California


Rutan & Tucker LLP

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About

Provided by Rutan & Tucker LLP

Rutan's Construction group has unique and in-depth experience in innovative project delivery (including but not limited to Public-Private Partnership (P3) and Design-Build (DB) project delivery). Rutan advises industry participants concerning financing, procurement, risk analysis and mitigation, contract drafting, contract management, and life-cycle energy efficiency incentives on some of the country's most cutting-edge P3s. Rutan's expertise in innovative project delivery and construction law builds on the Construction group's long history and deep experience representing a wide base of clients involved in every facet of the construction process, including contractors, developers, public entities, design professionals, and suppliers, and lenders. Rutan assists these clients in the preparation of bid and contract documents, bid protests, and all aspects of claim presentation, litigation and dispute resolution. Rutan has a long and ongoing history of litigation wins representing both owners and contractors on major claims relating to payment, contract scope, delay, labor productivity and more.  Rutan's client list includes some of the largest owners, contractors, suppliers and lenders in the country.

Clients (13)

  • Clark Construction Company
  • Webcor Builders, LP
  • Rosendin Electric, Inc.
  • California High-Speed Rail Authority
  • Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.
  • Plant Construction, LP
  • Critchfield Mechanical, Inc.
  • Primoris Services Corporation
  • ARB, Inc.
  • Colas Group
  • MCM Construction
  • Sundt Construction
  • Rudolph & Sletten Construction

Industries (6)

  • Public and commerical infrastructure
  • Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
  • Design-Build Construction
  • Industrial Plants
  • Energy Plants
  • Transportation Systems

Chambers Review

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Construction - California

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Rutan & Tucker LLP is an established construction group that advises on project delivery relating to public-private partnerships and major infrastructure developments. The team enjoys extensive experience in construction contract and design-build contract drafting and negotiations. It demonstrates additional capacity for handling claims management and procurement issues. The firm's clients include contractors, developers, public bodies and design professionals.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Rutan & Tucker represented Webcor Builders in litigation arising from the Oceanwide Plaza project in Los Angeles.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Rutan & Tucker are able to smoothly manage very complex issues on complex projects with complex contracts. They are sophisticated and flag the right risks and opportunities for our business.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • Rutan & Tucker provides extremely sophisticated counsel with state-of-the-art systems.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1William T. Eliopoulos
    Band 1William T. Eliopoulos

    William T. Eliopoulos

    William Eliopoulos is well regarded in the market for his handling of complex construction litigation matters. He has notable expertise in design-build and PPP construction projects.

    • Bill has been our trusted partner for a number of years and has earned the trust of our company, from the legal department to the executives.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Bill Eliopoulos consistently provides excellent advice tailored to our needs.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 5Philip Blanchard
    Band 5Philip Blanchard

    Philip Blanchard

    Philip Blanchard has over 20 years' experience in the construction space and maintains an active practice across a variety of construction matters. His recent work includes complex delay and defective construction litigation.

    • Philip is a sharp attorney.

      Construction respondentUSA

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California

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