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Daniel A. Dorfman

Daniel A. Dorfman

USA 2026

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About

Provided by Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Daniel Dorfman is a capital partner and Co-Chair of the Construction Law Group. Daniel adds construction law and industry expertise to Fox Swibel’s litigation, transactional and insurance recovery representations on behalf of the Firm’s hospitality, commercial, industrial and retail clients. He represents owners/developers and design and construction professionals nationwide – both on the front end in drafting and negotiating complex agreements and on the back end litigating all types of commercial construction disputes.

Transactions and Contracts

Daniel's transactional practice includes drafting and negotiating design and construction agreements in the hospitality, commercial, industrial, and retail spaces, often developing tailor-made agreements to cover multiple projects and reduce significant risks.

Litigation and Arbitration

Daniel represents international hospitality brands, national owners of apartment communities, national general contractors, and some of the most well-respected design firms in the country in highly complex, multimillion-dollar construction disputes.

Policyholder Insurance Coverage

Daniel represents insureds in securing millions of dollars of coverage on a wide range of policies, including commercial general liability, errors and omissions/professional liability, directors and officers, project specific and manuscript, first-party, and nonprofit liability.

Sustainable & Renewable Industries Practice

Daniel, a LEED® Green Associate, represents clients who construct “green” buildings and clients who build renewable projects.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Construction - Illinois

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Daniel Dorfman has a considerable breadth of experience representing clients in the hospitality and commercial sectors in a broad scope of construction matters. He expertly handles mechanics' liens, defect and delay claims, and also leads clients through construction litigation and arbitrations.

Strengths

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  • Daniel Dorfman just knows construction law on the transactional and litigation front. He is a very practical attorney who finds the solution and is construction law oriented.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Daniel is always there when we need him. He is quick to respond, quick to step up, and always able to mobilize in a moment. It makes a huge difference in our fast-paced industry

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Dan and his team have become excellent partners in all of our legal matters. He is an excellent negotiator and trustworthy person with integrity.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA

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Illinois

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