Jason Smith

Jason advises public and private owners, contractors, designers, and construction professionals on complex construction and infrastructure disputes. He is recognized for helping clients evaluate claims quickly, develop effective dispute resolution strategies, and achieve practical business outcomes through mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

With extensive experience handling high-value construction disputes, Jason has represented clients in some of the industry's most significant matters. His work includes pursuing claims exceeding $300 million related to the design and construction of a major port facility and defending an EPC contractor against more than $200 million in claims arising from delays and commissioning issues at a power generation project. He has successfully secured multimillion-dollar verdicts and arbitration awards on behalf of clients.

Jason's practice spans the full spectrum of construction disputes, including delay and disruption claims, defective design and construction matters, cost overruns, contract interpretation issues, and project performance disputes. Having represented owners, designers, contractors, and other construction industry participants, he brings a comprehensive understanding of the interests and risks facing all project stakeholders, allowing him to develop effective strategies tailored to each client's objectives.

In addition to his dispute resolution practice, Jason advises clients on claims assessment, risk management, and dispute avoidance strategies. His background in electronic discovery enables him to leverage technology-driven approaches that streamline discovery processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency in complex litigation and arbitration matters.