Department profile
Taft

Construction

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


Taft

Rankings

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Construction - Illinois

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Taft has growing influence in the Illinois construction space with a robust Chicago-based practice. The team provides region-wide coverage over transactional and contentious matters, including representing design professionals in defect claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Taft represented Gensler as the architect in its dispute with the general contractor and tenant in tenant buildout project, arising from damage done by contractor to existing foundation during construction.

Strengths

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  • Taft has extensive knowledge pertaining to construction contracts, construction related litigation and a vast knowledge of how to navigate disputes.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • They are extremely knowledgeable and creative.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • They are very detail oriented and really know their material.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Eric L Singer
    Band 1Eric L Singer

    Eric L Singer

    Eric Singer has deep expertise in representing clients in construction litigation and contract negotiation. He has additional experience handling cross-border hospitality and construction matters.

    • Mr. Singer is a wise, practical counselor who is skilled at listening and advising. He is my go-to for construction law matters in Illinois.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 3Michael Pisano
    Band 3Michael Pisano

    Michael Pisano

    Michael Pisano is experienced in representing owners, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors in contentious and transactional construction matters. He also has capabilities in handling mechanic's liens.

    • Mike has been instrumental to our work with his vast knowledge of construction and contracts.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Michael Pisano is great. He has strong legal acumen and is a great guy.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 3Ryanne Dent
    Band 3Ryanne Dent

    Ryanne Dent

    Ryanne Dent is a seasoned construction litigator who represents a variety of clients including developers, condominium associations and design professionals.

  • Up and ComingLauren Rankins
    Up and ComingLauren Rankins

    Lauren Rankins

    Lauren Rankins is building a growing practice in a wide range of construction matters. She has experience in construction disputes as well as contract negotiation, in Illinois and beyond.

    • Lauren is extremely knowledgeable, competent and experienced.

      Construction respondentUSA

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