DFL Legal
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Leading firm in USA 2026
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Overview
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DFL Legal is a Pittsburgh-based boutique construction law firm founded in 2010 by former partners of a major international firm. Our trial-tested team handles complex construction disputes, international arbitrations (ICC, ICDR, AAA, UNCITRAL), insurance coverage disputes, contract drafting and negotiation, e-discovery, and commercial litigation. We represent owners, contractors, and engineers on infrastructure, oil & gas, power, and industrial projects across the U.S. and internationally.
Work & experience
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Our philosophy: big-firm and big-case experience with boutique efficiency and agility. In 2024 alone, we recovered over $500 million for clients through jury trials and domestic and international arbitrations. Recent standout work includes a $1.5 billion ICC pipeline arbitration resolved favorably, a $200M+ high-speed rail arbitration award, recovery of $150M in construction insurance coverage for billion-dollar tunneling project, and a $17 million ICC arbitration award in our client's favor.
Notable work
Provided by DFL Legal
Construction Wrongful Termination Trial
Represented general contractor in federal court wrongful termination dispute, winning $16.8M jury verdict at trial.
Tunnel Boring Machine Damage Litigation
Represented joint venture in $500M+ TBM damage claims on major tunnel project, including three-month jury trial.
Rail Yard Abandonment & Surety Dispute
Representing public transit authority in $213M rail yard project dispute set for trial in 2027.
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USA - Head office
Pennsylvania
20 Stanwix St 3rd Floor , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 15222, Pittsburgh
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