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Construction - California

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP is recognized for its notable construction litigation capabilities, maintaining an active presence in disputes arising from major public projects. The team also frequently advises on contract negotiation and administration. It has significant experience advising insurance companies in their roles as sureties for construction projects. The firm offers particular strength in the south of the state from its Irvine office.

Work Highlights

  • Watt Tieder acted for RQ Construction, LLC in its dispute with Siemens Energy, Inc. and Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. arising out of the construction of the Energy Savings.

Strengths

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Watt Tieder's experience and knowledge base is vast.

Construction respondent
USA

Watt Tieder acts with exceptional legal knowledge as well as a full understanding of blueprints to legal contract documents.

Construction respondent
USA

The team are organized, communicate well and are realistic and honest about what is going on in the case.

Construction respondent
USA

The firm is versatile and business-oriented.

Construction respondent
USA

Every attorney I have worked with at Watt Tieder has extensive experience and understands the needs as well as goals of our business.

Construction respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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David F. McPherson
3
David F. McPherson
3
Band 3

David McPherson is well regarded for his construction practice regularly handling disputes relating to significant infrastructure projects. He advises on contract disputes and has notable experience sitting as an arbitrator.

He approaches each challenge with integrity, honesty and a keen sense of awareness to the task at hand.

Dave is incredibly smart, thoughtful, creative and has a practical to approach to resolving matters.

He is very strategic, aware of the issues at hand and personable.

His construction expertise and connections make him a valuable business partner.

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3
Robert Niesley
3
Band 3

Robert Niesley frequently acts for construction sureties in major disputes, including those involving delays, extra costs and contract terminations. He offers significant experience in both state and federal court litigation as well as ADR.

He focuses on problem-solving and is known to resolve the root cause of matters but is not afraid to try a case.

He has a good, calm personality and knew both the law and the project well.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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David F. McPherson
3
David F. McPherson
3
Band 3
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3
Robert Niesley
3
Band 3
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