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John D Hanover

John D Hanover

USA 2026

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Alston & Bird LLP
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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Construction

California

18 years ranked

Construction: International Disputes

USA - Nationwide

3 years ranked

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About

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Practice Areas

Counsels clients across all roles of the building process for private and public works. Represents his clients in high-dollar disputes in court, arbitrations, and mediations involving matters ranging from contract scope disputes, delay and acceleration claims, unforeseen conditions, and payment remedies and defective work.

Career

Former leader, firm’s Construction & Government Contracts Group. Previously served as Managing Partner at Peckar & Abramson P.C. (West Coast).

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Forum of the Construction Industry; Los Angeles County Bar Association, Construction Subsection, Past President.

Education

Vanderbilt University

JD

1986

Tufts University

BA

1983

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Construction - California

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial

John Hanover is a construction litigation specialist with experience handling contract disputes, defective work complaints and interruption and delay claims. His clients include several contractors, developers, design professionals and owners, as well as sureties clients and financial institutions.

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Construction: International Disputes - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Individual Editorial

John Hanover of Alston & Bird LLP leads the construction and government contracts group. He has a wealth of experience handling high stakes construction disputes arising from public and private projects, with particular knowledge of transportation infrastructure. His expertise spans domestic litigation and international arbitration.

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Strengths

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  • John is the best lawyer I have had the pleasure of working with.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA

  • John Hanover is a great resource for leading the resolution of complex matters.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Alston & Bird LLP (194)

California

California: Southern

District of Columbia

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

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