Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino, Construction

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The core of VLMG’s practice is devoted to the construction and engineering industry. All of VLMG’s partners have devoted their careers to construction law, where they counsel clients through dispute resolution on some of the most complex of construction disputes. VLMG advises its clients in federal and state courts, arbitration, and other forums of dispute resolution, including international arbitration (as explained more fully immediately below). VLMG’s team has substantial experience handling major litigations and arbitrations on national and global mega-projects, but also provides sound advice on more local disputes for its wide client base.

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Construction - Virginia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino is a boutique construction firm with an impressive international client base. It boasts a deep bench of highly experienced construction law specialists handling a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious mandates. It regularly advises clients on high-value dispute resolution proceedings domestically and internationally. The team is noted for its expertise in the power and industrial sectors and also involved in the construction of a number of high-end rail, highway and airport developments.

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Work Highlights

Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino represented Suffolk Construction Company in front of the US District Court for the District of Columbia.

Strengths

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The Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino team is extremely knowledgeable, has great judgement and understands our business.

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The Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino team is extremely knowledgeable, has great judgement and understands our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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Joseph S Guarino

Band 1

Joseph Guarino primarily handles dispute resolution in the construction sector, including major claims relating to the development of energy facilities, hotel complexes and commercial buildings.

Joseph is one of the deans of the construction litigation space.

Joseph is very good at connecting the executive team to key issues in the matter very succinctly.

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Paul A Varela

Band 1

Paul Varela maintains an excellent reputation as a leading construction practitioner with broad experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters relating to large commercial development and infrastructure projects.

Paul is the ultimate diplomat; a great litigator, a great writer and one of the best negotiators.

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Todd R Metz

Band 1

Todd Metz focuses his practice on disputes, with experience in arbitration proceedings as well as litigation relating to major domestic and international construction projects.

Todd is outstanding in his expertise and depth of knowledge in construction litigation.

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Christopher Burke

Band 2

Christopher Burke is noted for his expertise in complex construction disputes, advising on litigation as well as arbitration proceedings. He has particular experience in matters relating to the construction of power plants and public infrastructure.

Christopher's attention to detail on complex construction projects and ability to remember all the details is excellent.

Christopher is a excellent advocate and passionate in the work he does for his clients.

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Brian Dugdale

Band 3

Brian Dugdale advises on a wide array of construction matters, including contract negotiation, joint venture formation and dispute resolution.

Brian is even keeled, very smart and is so responsive.

Brian is very detailed oriented and he administers the case in a great way.

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David Wonderlick

Band 4

David Wonderlick is an expert construction practitioner who concentrates his practice on the representation of clients in construction and engineering disputes.

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Michael Suga

Band 4

Michael Suga is a go-to for high-stakes construction disputes. He routinely advises on major public and private construction projects on behalf of a range of clients including, subcontractors, developers and design professionals.

Michael is an excellent trial attorney, he has the ability to organize all of the facts.

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