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Construction - California

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino is home to an experienced team with a large presence in Northern California. The group handles the full gamut of construction law matters, from contract drafting to project management and dispute resolution. It has a particular focus on public work projects, often acting for state, federal and local governments. The firm also acts for major energy, transportation and engineering corporations.

Work Highlights

  • Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino successfully represented Webcor in a dispute with a subcontractor regarding severe performance issues and project delays on a major construction project, ultimately securing full recovery of Webcor’s claims from insurers and resolving the matter through settlement.

Strengths

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The team at Varela Lee is experienced and mighty, and they definitely understand how the construction industry works.

Construction respondent
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Varela Lee has a strong construction litigation team, with a very nuanced knowledge of all facets of construction law.

Construction respondent
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Varela Lee offers outstanding responsiveness and a practical approach to solving problems.

Construction respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Bennett J Lee
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Bennett J Lee
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Senior Statespeople

Bennett Lee advises his clients on the full gamut of matters relating to construction contracts, including delay claims and breach of contract litigation. He is also regularly called upon to act as an arbitrator in complex construction disputes.

Bennett Lee is a fantastic attorney with a strong understanding of our business and specific needs. He takes a strategic approach to litigation, ensuring our strategy is aligned with the goal.

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5
Andrew Van Ornum
5
Band 5

Andrew Van Ornum has extensive experience representing contractors, owners and engineers in construction transactions and disputes. His practice spans contract drafting, procurement and dispute resolution across various industries.

Andrew Van Ornum has a great depth of knowledge and experience.

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Nicholas A. Merrell
5
Nicholas A. Merrell
5
Band 5

Nicholas Merrell focuses his practice on construction disputes and federal government contracts. He represents general contractors, owners, designers and sureties on a variety of disputes.

Nicholas Merrell is articulate, hard-working and a great trial advocate.

Nicholas Merrell provides well-reasoned, practical advice that fits the needs of our business.

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Bennett J Lee
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Bennett J Lee
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Andrew Van Ornum
5
Band 5
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Nicholas A. Merrell
5
Nicholas A. Merrell
5
Band 5
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