About

Provided by Taft

Attorneys in Taft’s Construction practice advise industry participants, including owners, contractors, design-builders, developers, architects, subcontractors, engineers and material suppliers, on all aspects of public and private construction projects.

While our priority is to implement approaches that minimize disputes and to negotiate workable settlements when disputes arise, we have achieved successful results before courts, arbitrators and contract appeals boards with respect to all types of claims, including payment, performance and insurance coverage disputes. We help our clients determine the most effective contracting approach to achieve project objectives, such as integrated project delivery, CM at risk and other non-traditional contracting structures, wrap-up insurance programs, building information management (3D project models), “lean construction” or enhanced participation of disadvantaged business entities.

Our construction attorneys also coordinate closely with other Taft attorneys who have extensive experience in other aspects of construction project development, including project feasibility, tax considerations, brownfields and other environmental issues, zoning, joint ventures, financing options and negotiations, governmental incentives and leasing.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Ohio

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Taft is a well-known practice, particularly active among clients from southern Ohio, including owners, contractors and design-builders, on numerous construction-related matters. It has expertise in project financing, including feasibility issues, and is also regularly sought after to advise on compliance in government-assisted projects. The firm has additional strength in construction-related disputes, including cases relating to bids, delays, and construction and design defects.

Work Highlights

  • Taft represents Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc. as outside counsel for design

    and construction projects for all 49 hospitals and over 1,000 care sites in 7

    states.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Heather Hawkins
4
Heather Hawkins
4
Band 4

Heather Hawkins is a well respected litigator, sought after for her expertise in construction matters. Her clients include engineers, developers, architects and manufacturers among others. Heather also leads the construction industry group at Taft.

She is practical, smart, meticulous and easy to work with.

Heather is incredibly organised, forward thinking and practical.

Her deep understanding of complex construction and contract matters allows her to render timely, solid legal counsel that we rely on to mitigate the risks of our business.

Peter Hahn
4
Peter Hahn
4
Band 4

Peter Hahn routinely acts for contractors with experience in drafting and designing, and leading on construction projects in the academic and aviation sectors.

Peter is a very knowledgeable attorney.

John Gambill
U
John Gambill
U
Up and Coming

John Gambill advises clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. His expertise includes the negotiation of construction contracts and providing counsel on dispute resolution strategies.

John is very responsive, creative and tenacious.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Heather Hawkins
4
Heather Hawkins
4
Band 4
Peter Hahn
4
Peter Hahn
4
Band 4
John Gambill
U
John Gambill
U
Up and Coming