About

Provided by Smith Currie Oles LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Georgia

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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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James F Butler, III
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James F Butler, III
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Senior Statespeople
James Butler handles contentious and noncontentious construction matters on behalf of contractors, owners and design professionals, among others. Butler regularly mediates complex construction disputes.
Philip E Beck
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Philip E Beck
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Senior Statespeople
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.
Robert C Chambers
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Robert C Chambers
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Senior Statespeople
Robert Chambers is highly regarded for his expertise in construction disputes, including administrative proceedings and alternative dispute resolution.
Eric L Nelson
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Eric L Nelson
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Band 1
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,

Eric is incredibly responsive.

Steven J. Stuart
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Steven J. Stuart
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Up and Coming

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

Ranked Lawyers at
Smith Currie Oles LLP

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Georgia

Construction

James F Butler, III
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James F Butler, III
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Senior Statespeople
Philip E Beck
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Philip E Beck
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Senior Statespeople
Robert C Chambers
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Robert C Chambers
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Senior Statespeople
Eric L Nelson
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Eric L Nelson
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Band 1
Steven J. Stuart
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Steven J. Stuart
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Up and Coming
Construction: Alternative Dispute Resolution

James F Butler, III
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James F Butler, III
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Band 1
Philip E Beck
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Philip E Beck
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Band 1