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Smith Currie Oles LLP

Construction: Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Smith Currie Oles LLP

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Smith Currie was founded in 1965 in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is known for its longevity in the practice of construction law and government contracts. The attorneys in Atlanta and through the firm handle a broad spectrum of matters in construction. The services provided span the entire design, contract preparation, negotiations, bidding, RFP, construction, and dispute resolution processes. If claims, disputes, litigation, mediation, or arbitration arise, the firm handles those, as well. 

We represent clients on both private and public construction projects. Our clients are varied: developers, owners, contractors, suppliers, specialty contractors, designers, design-builders, and more.

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Construction: Alternative Dispute Resolution - Georgia

What the Team is Known For
Smith Currie  is an acclaimed construction group that works with a diverse client base, which includes construction management firms, architects and large contractors. It demonstrates a high level of sector experience, assisting on complex and large-scale construction projects. The team's particular strength is dispute resolution, with an impressive track record in complex litigation and arbitration.
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Strengths

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  • Smith Currie Oles' team is incredibly responsive.

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  • The firm understands all aspects of the industry and the business ramifications of legal actions.

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  • The firm always responds very quickly to their clients' needs and produces tangible deliverables with speed.

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  • Smith Currie Oles is very capable of handling complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James F Butler, III
    James F Butler, III

    James F Butler, III

    James Butler handles contentious and noncontentious construction matters on behalf of contractors, owners and design professionals, among others. Butler regularly mediates complex construction disputes.
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  • Philip E Beck
    Philip E Beck

    Philip E Beck

    Philip Beck is particularly well known for his skill in construction litigation. He covers a range of disputes for designers, contractors and developers and is highly experienced in mediating construction disputes.
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  • Robert C Chambers
    Robert C Chambers

    Robert C Chambers

    Robert Chambers is highly regarded for his expertise in construction disputes, including administrative proceedings and alternative dispute resolution.
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  • Eric L Nelson
    Eric L Nelson

    Eric L Nelson

    Eric Nelson offers significant experience representing clients in construction disputes, including those involving healthcare projects and government contracts. He is the managing partner of the firm.

    • Eric is a fantastic lawyer,

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    • Eric is incredibly responsive.

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  • Steven J. Stuart
    Steven J. Stuart

    Steven J. Stuart

    Steven Stuart assists construction clients with private and public projects. He advises on contract negotiation and drafting, project risk assessment and dispute resolution.

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