Chambers Review
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Construction - California
What the Team is Known For
SMTD Law LLP advises owners, developers, contractors and suppliers on a wide range of construction and government contracts matters. It is noted for its expertise in public works and in commercial and private construction projects. The firm represents its clients in complex contract negotiations, as well as disputes concerning payment, design and delays.
Strengths
The partners at SMTD Law are extremely effective.
SMTD has been strategically and procedurally strong in our very complex contract litigation matter.
The firm has excellent industry knowledge and experience.
Work Highlights
SMTD law represented Casco Contractors LLP in a claim against Deco Electric for unpaid invoices and extra work on a tenant improvement project, which led to a six-day arbitration.
Notable practitioners
Managing partner of the Oakland office, Mike Timpane is an experienced construction lawyer with an active practice in mediation and arbitration work. He represents a broad spectrum of clients including sureties.
Mike Timpane picks up cases very quickly, understands the facts and the motivations of the different parties.
Jonathan Dunn is noted for his expertise in construction disputes involving both public and private projects, as well as sureties matters. He is regularly called upon to represent his clients in litigation arising from delays, errors, disruptions and bid protests.
His strengths are knowing exactly what needs to be done and giving proper advice to get through a minefield, despite time differences.
He is smart and a really good litigator.
Ali Salamirad practices in the area of construction and surety law, advising on a myriad of claims arising from both public and private construction projects.
He is a very smart and strategic lawyer, who handles himself in meetings in an effective manner.
Ali is a very experienced attorney and a great resource.
Marilyn Klinger is the managing partner of the Los Angeles office and has a broad practice encompassing both construction litigation and transactional work. She represents a wide range of parties, including owners, contractors and sureties. She also has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.