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Mark W Mercante

Mark W Mercante

USA 2026

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Mark Mercante is co-chair of Baker Donelson's Construction Group.

Mr. Mercante has experience representing owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in all aspects of construction, including construction contract negotiation and drafting, pre-claim counseling during the construction process and disputes before courts and arbitration panels. Dispute resolution experience includes representation on claims of breach of contract, change orders, defective work, delay, disruption, inefficiency, differing site conditions, unfair trade practices and other construction-related claims.

Mr. Mercante handles matters involving state law lien claims and federal law Miller Act claims. Transactional matters include negotiation and drafting of construction and design contracts for manufacturing and industrial facilities, office and commercial complexes, shopping centers and other retail developments, high rise residential developments, educational facilities and a variety of other commercial projects.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Construction - Louisiana

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Mark Mercante has a wide-ranging construction practice, covering both contentious and transactional matters for a variety of clients.

Strengths

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  • Mark is a construction law wizard. Not only does he know the subject matter inside and out, but he is also invaluable for his practical business advice.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • I have not run across a more knowledgeable and effective construction lawyer, he is very attentive to our needs and very responsive.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA

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