Luke R Conrad

Practice Areas

Construction & Public Contracts

Compliance

Dispute Resolution

Procurement

Crisis Response & Management

Government & Internal Investigations

Risk Management & Surety

Transactions

Insurance Coverage

Corporate Matters, Governance & Strategic Planning

Career

Hinckley Allen: Partner (2017-Present), Associate

Donovan Hatem LLP: Litigation Associate

Kiewit Constructors, Inc.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association – Forum on the Construction Industry

Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut, Inc.: Board of Directors, Emerging Leaders, Member

Associated General Contractors

Boston Bar Association

Connecticut Bar Association

Connecticut Construction Industries Association; Young Contractors Forum (Leadership Council-Secretary)

Massachusetts Bar Association

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Connecticut

Massachusetts

New York

United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

United States Court of Federal Claims

United States District Court for the District of Connecticut

United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Virginia

Experience

Luke’s practice is focused on the zealous representation of clients in construction-related matters. Luke advises clients regarding all aspects of the construction process and has experience as a general contractor and as an attorney in the mediation, arbitration, and litigation of construction disputes.

Luke’s expertise covers a wide range of construction claims, including delay damages, acceleration, loss-of-productivity, design changes, differing site conditions, mechanic’s liens, payment bond claims, and material price adjustments. During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Luke played a key role in helping clients navigate and assert claims related to pandemic-related delays and impacts.

Beyond litigation, Luke has extensive experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts across various project delivery methods. He works with clients in the transportation, infrastructure, building, defense, and energy industries to develop effective and risk-mitigating agreements. Additionally, he advises on emerging risks associated with bonding, surety, and insurance products, including general liability insurance, builder’s risk insurance, and subcontractor default insurance.

Luke is also a trusted industry leader, serving as a board member for multiple construction organizations and as a direct legal advisor to boards of directors for construction companies. His deep understanding of the industry allows him to provide clients with practical, results-driven legal guidance tailored to the complexities of the construction sector.

Work Highlights

Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. v. Kiewit Infrastructure Co., 239 Conn. App. 127 (2026).

Sav-Mor Cooling & Heating, Inc. v. Capitol Region Education Council & All State Construction, Inc., No. HHB-CV25-6092153-S (Conn. Super. Ct. June 20, 2025) (Smith, J.)

Zurich Am. Ins. Co. v. NAES Corp., No. 3:20-CV-01779, 2025 WL 969552 (D. Conn. Mar. 31, 2025).

Consigli & Assocs., LLC v. Maplewood Senior Living, LLC, No. 1:20-CV-07712, 2021 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 123456, at * (S.D.N.Y. June 15, 2021).

O&G Industries, Inc. v. American Home Assurance Company, 204 Conn. App. 614 (2021).

Viking Constr., Inc. v. TMP Constr. Grp., LLC, 338 Conn. 361 (2021)

Smith v. BL Companies, Inc. 185 Conn. App. 656 (2018).

Fisk v. BL Companies, Inc. 185 Conn. App. 671 (2018)

Girolametti v. Michael Horton Associates, Inc., 173 Conn. App. 630 (2017).

Old Colony Construction, LLC v. Town of Southington, 316 Conn. 202 (2015)

The Parris Landing Condominium Trust v. Carlyle CQ Boston LP, et al., No. 0784CV04379 (Mass. Super. Ct. 2007)

Education

Awards