About

Provided by Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth Shaw offers an “inception to completion” service for construction clients throughout all phases of the construction process. Although we have traditionally maintained a strong litigation dimension to the practice, our expertise extends to all non-contentious aspects of construction project development and government contracts work. Our client roster features a large number of contractors and engineers. We have extensive government contracts expertise representing both private parties contracting with the government and government entities. Significant expertise includes, handling protests, claims, and litigation. International work is a growing feature of the practice, and we continue to successfully expand our relationships with foreign construction companies and project owners operating overseas working on some of the largest international projects.


Seyfarth’s Washington, D.C. group forms the largest part of the firm’s national Construction Practice. We are particularly strong in handling large, complex project disputes such as those involving stadiums, infrastructure developments, power plants and wastewater treatment centers. To learn more about our litigation and counseling capabilities, visit http://www.seyfarth.com/Construction.

Chambers Review

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Construction - District of Columbia

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Seyfarth Shaw LLP has an outstanding team which is regularly retained to advise on major infrastructure projects across the nation and abroad. It advises on all stages of the construction process, from contract negotiation through to complex delay claims and protests. Seyfarth Shaw acts for a range of clients, including contractors, engineers and government entities. The team's sector expertise covers real estate, utilities and sports.

Work Highlights

  • Seyfarth Shaw advised an Archer Western – de Moya Joint Venture as litigation counsel in connection with a $396 million lawsuit against HDR Engineering concerning damages for errors in the design of the Signature Bridge in Miami, Florida.  

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Preston
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Richard Preston
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Senior Statespeople
Richard Preston concentrates his practice on construction disputes arising from both public and private construction projects. He is active in domestic courts and alternative dispute resolution forums, and is further noted for his work in international arbitration proceedings, especially those arising from major infrastructure project developments.
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Bennett D Greenberg
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Band 2
Bennett Greenberg is equally capable of handling noncontentious contract negotiation and drafting as well as highly contentious construction disputes. He has extensive experience advising on stadium developments and government contract projects.

Bennett Greenberg is great to work with. He has a depth of knowledge.

Sara Beiro Farabow
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Sara Beiro Farabow
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Sara Farabow's practice covers both contract work and construction disputes covering a range of industry sectors. She has particular expertise in construction-related international arbitration proceedings.

Sara Farabow is a huge asset. She does a great job of balancing handling a matter and keeping me well informed.

Charles E Wall
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Charles E Wall
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Charles Wall heads up the Infrastructure and Project Finance Steering Committee at the firm. He has particular expertise and experience in P3 and design-build project developments.

Charles Wall provides strong commercial awareness combined with a pleasant manner.

Charles Wall is our go-to attorney for P3 projects. He is incredibly knowledgeable, practical and responsive.

Charles Wall is always available. It is so incredibly helpful to have a lawyer of his level of experience that can advise at any time of day.

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Richard Preston
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Richard Preston
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Senior Statespeople
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Bennett D Greenberg
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Band 2
Sara Beiro Farabow
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Sara Beiro Farabow
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Band 2
Charles E Wall
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Charles E Wall
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