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Woods Rogers is home to one of the largest dedicated construction and government contracts practices in the Southeast. Licensed in seven states and the District of Columbia, the highly experienced, multidisciplinary team represents regional, national, and international clients in a broad range of construction-related matters, including when needed dispute resolution. Woods Rogers’s deep bench of construction industry focused practitioners include chemical, mechanical and nuclear engineers; a licensed architect; and veterans of the United States Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Coast Guard). The technical and military backgrounds of these attorneys are complemented by the hands-on construction experiences of other group members, allowing the team to provide sophisticated, interdisciplinary results driven advice on public and private construction ventures.

Group members are known for taking a confident and practical approach to construction and related government contracting issues, often advising clients on site or in the field. They have experience representing private and public owners in a variety of construction-related projects, including airports; marine facilities; commercial building projects; multi-family housing; colleges, universities, and school boards; municipalities; hospitals; power and processing facilities; infrastructure projects, including bridges and highways; and wastewater treatment plants.

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Construction - Virginia

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Wood Rogers is highly sought after by private and public owners seeking representation in a variety of construction projects. The group advises on disputes arising out of projects, including, airports, universities, school boards and hospitals.

Work Highlights

  • Wood Rogers were retained on behalf of Branch-Flatiron Joint Venture to pursue claims against the team’s designer concerning both pre- and post-bid errors in the design on a number of issues that caused significant cost, time and disruption in productivity impacts on the project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William E Franczek
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William E Franczek
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Band 1

William Franczek of Woods Rogers has extensive experience in construction law and ADR, and remains a go-to practitioner in the state for construction mediations and arbitrations.

James R. Harvey
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James R. Harvey
4
Band 4

James Harvey is managing partner of Woods Rogers' Norfolk office. He operates a broad construction practice in which he advises on contracting, procurement and litigation. He is often seen advising on mechanic's liens issues and design error disputes.

James is a great lawyer. He has deep experience.

James Harvey is very smart. He has a sophisticated practice.

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Virginia

Construction

James R. Harvey
4
James R. Harvey
4
Band 4
Construction: Mediators

William E Franczek
1
William E Franczek
1
Band 1

Members

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