Smith Currie Oles LLP, Construction

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

Band 1

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 are excellent and reliable."

Construction respondent
USA

"Smith, Currie always provide excellent guidance and assist with the resolution of complex issues."

Construction respondent
USA

"Smith, Currie are excellent and reliable."

Construction respondent
USA

"Smith, Currie always provide excellent guidance and assist with the resolution of complex issues."

Construction respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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James F Butler, III

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.

"James Butler is a very good lawyer."

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Robert C Chambers

Senior Statespeople

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

"Robert Chambers is a very smart and accomplished lawyer."

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Eric L Nelson

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.

"He has an incredible depth of knowledge."

"Eric Nelson is extraordinarily sharp."

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Philip E Beck

Band 1

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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