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Woods Aitken’s national construction law practice group has counseled clients in the construction industry throughout the United States since the Firm’s founding in 1921. This tradition and dedication to the construction industry provides the experience and knowledge from which creative, value-driven, and ethical solutions to the challenges facing our construction clients can be achieved. Our service-oriented philosophy fuels our commitment to long-term client relationships and enables us to provide effective solutions consistent with the goals and business propositions of our clients.
Woods Aitken counsels companies from all facets of the construction industry. Our clients include general contractors, trade contractors, specialty subcontractors, project owners, architects, engineers, suppliers, and sureties working on a variety of types of construction projects. We have experience in all legal aspects of the construction process from bid to project closeout.
When disputes arise, Woods Aitken strives to work with our clients to identify the key issues and develop efficient and cost-effective approaches to early resolution. We have obtained favorable settlements for our clients through mediations, dispute review boards and other early resolution processes. However, if resolution cannot be achieved short of trial, our team has extensive experience in construction litigation having achieved success in arbitrations, state and federal courts, and other evidentiary proceedings.
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Woods Aitken advised WSP Insurance Underwriters on an indemnity action arising from a $1.3 billion public-private infrastructure project in Colorado.
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Woods Aitken have deep industry knowledge for complex commercial disputes. They know how to think outside the box in order to mediate commercial resolutions.
The team at Woods Aitken is outstanding. Nothing falls through the cracks. They are timely in their responsiveness and thorough in their preparation.
The primary strength of Woods Aitken is their collaborative approach to problem solving. They distinguish themselves from other law firms because they seek input rather than dictate desired outcomes.
Woods Aitken have deep industry knowledge for complex commercial disputes. They know how to think outside the box in order to mediate commercial resolutions.
The team at Woods Aitken is outstanding. Nothing falls through the cracks. They are timely in their responsiveness and thorough in their preparation.
The primary strength of Woods Aitken is their collaborative approach to problem solving. They distinguish themselves from other law firms because they seek input rather than dictate desired outcomes.
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Joel is highly responsive and personally engaged, providing clear, strategic guidance while anticipating risks and counterarguments.
Joel Heusinger is a very strong advocate who combines exceptional client service with sophisticated legal judgment and strong commercial awareness.
Joel exudes experience. He can survey the landscape of a dispute and identify where to deploy resources and what traps to avoid.
No one in the industry is better than Joel. He has such a depth of knowledge, but can explain difficult concepts simply and concisely.
Joel's knowledge and understanding of the construction industry is unmatched. He brings decades of experience to every case and is always willing to share his ideas as to how to best approach a problem.
Kory ensures that he is at the nexus of information in a matter so that he can execute on strategy with the best knowledge-base.
Kory George consistently delivers an extremely high level of service. His dedication to his clients is rarely matched, particularly when it comes to putting on a case.
Kory is honest and upfront with the client, as well as a tenacious advocate against the opposing party. Judges pick up on his integrity, and he is able to establish great credibility and rapport with judges and jurors alike.
Alvin Cohen is extremely intelligent and always approaches problems from a practical perspective. Alvin Cohen respectfully tests theories and opinions by asking the tough questions.
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