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Wayne K Maiorano

Wayne K Maiorano

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Mr. Maiorano has practiced in the area of construction law for over 25 years. He co-founded the Firm’s Construction Practice Group and co-leads the Firm’s Real Estate Development Team. He has a broad range of construction contracting and litigation experience, working with clients in all aspects of the construction and real estate development industry. He has deep experience working with corporate and development clients on large, complex mixed use and facility projects, including chemical, utility, pharmaceutical, life science, high rise office, multi-family residential, and industrial, and has assisted on construction projects throughout the US and abroad. In this capacity, he routinely advises clients on risk management and mitigation issues during the design and construction process, negotiates and drafts construction and design agreements (including complex EPC and EPCM agreements), advises clients on project life-cycle issues and handles project disputes and litigation. He is often called upon by clients to conduct construction contract and risk management training for project personnel.

Professional Memberships

Co-Chair Firm's Real Estate Development Team

Co-Chair Firm's Construction Practice Group

Former Member, Raleigh City Council (Capital of North Carolina)

Member, Board of Directors, Dix Park Conservancy (308 acre urban park)

Ranked Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law; Litigation-Construction

Ranked Business NC Legal Elite, Construction

US Marine Corps (Captain) (1988–1994)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Construction - North Carolina

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Individual Editorial
Wayne Maiorano handles contract negotiations and litigation involving a range of construction projects, including residential and office developments.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Wayne gets it, i's kind of like working with another colleague. He is practical and gives sound advise.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Wayne does great job balancing knowing how eager we are to get boots on the ground but knowing we have to be fully protected while we do that work.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Wayne is incredibly thorough, responsive and knowledgeable. He is very helpful in educating me and clients in business considerations.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP (49)

North Carolina

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