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Chad V Theriot

Chad V Theriot

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Chad Theriot advises domestic and international clients across a broad spectrum of construction, contracting, and procurement activities. He represents owners, commercial and government contractors, major subcontractors, and original equipment manufacturers in construction litigation and construction claims avoidance.

Career

Chad currently represents US, UK, Austrian, Spanish, South African, Saudi Arabian, and Taiwanese companies on large construction projects spanning the globe. He is routinely before the AAA, ICC, LCIA, and various state and federal courts litigating disputes arising out of these projects. Chad has successfully litigated more than $2.5 billion in disputes. His typical range of projects includes representing owners and contractors in the construction and design of energy projects, airports, military bases, hospitals, power plants, petrochemical facilities, cogeneration plants, high-rises, hotels, resorts, and a variety of other commercial and industrial construction projects. He also has extensive experience in the aircraft, locomotive, and shipbuilding industries. Chad currently serves as the Construction Practice Group Co-Leader at Jones Walker and on its Board of Directors. Before joining Jones Walker, Chad practiced in the Atlanta office of an Am Law 100 firm, where he was a partner on the construction and infrastructure team.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, sections of International Law and Public Contract Law, Member; Forum Committee on the Construction Industry, Past Member;

International Bar Association;

Society of Construction Law

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Construction - Georgia

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Chad Theriot, member of the firm's board of directors and co-head of its construction team, is a strong choice to handle complex construction litigation, with experience in disputes arising out of commercial and infrastructure projects. He also drafts and negotiates complex contracts for owners.

Strengths

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  • Chad doesn't just tell you what the law says. He helps you figure out what makes sense for your business.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Chas offers creative, effective solutions for very complex problems in a timely manner and with very short notice.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Chad is an ingenious creative thinker and a top-tier strategist.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Chad is focused, thoughtful, responsive and effective.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA

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