Ranking tables
Construction | USA
California
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Pillsbury 12 Years Ranked
- Hanson Bridgett LLP
Band 2
- Alston & Bird LLP 13 Years Ranked
- Jones Day 15 Years Ranked
- Rutan & Tucker LLP 9 Years Ranked
- Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP
Band 3
Band 4
- Allen Matkins 15 Years Ranked
- Peckar & Abramson, P.C. 16 Years Ranked
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 13 Years Ranked
- SMTD Law LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Farella Braun + Martel LLP
- Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP
- Pierce Kavcioglu Espinosa & Cesar LLP
Band 5
- Hennigh Law Corporation 1 Years Ranked
- Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
- Anthony Barron Nixon Peabody LLP12 Years Ranked
- John D Hanover Alston & Bird LLP15 Years Ranked
- John Ralls Ralls Gruber & Niece4 Years Ranked
- Stephen V O'Neal King & Spalding LLP21 Years Ranked
- David BuoncristianiHanson Bridgett LLP
- Eileen DiepenbrockDiepenbrock Elkin Dauer McCandless LLP
- Timothy PiercePierce Kavcioglu Espinosa & Cesar LLP
Band 3
- Aaron Gruber Ralls Gruber & Niece3 Years Ranked
- Aaron Silberman Rogers Joseph O'Donnell9 Years Ranked
- Andrew Howard Alston & Bird LLP3 Years Ranked
- Clark Thiel Pillsbury5 Years Ranked
- G Christian Roux Alston & Bird LLP16 Years Ranked
- John Foust Ralls Gruber & Niece3 Years Ranked
- Meredith A Jones-McKeown Perkins Coie LLP4 Years Ranked
- Michael T McKeeman Seyfarth Shaw LLP13 Years Ranked
- P. Randolph Finch Jr. Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP4 Years Ranked
- Alex BaghdassarianHanson Bridgett LLP
- Barbara GadboisGibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP
- Glenn E Turner IIIGibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP
- Richard J WittbrodtGibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP
Band 4
- Ali Salamirad SMTD Law LLP2 Years Ranked
- David F. McPherson Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Gregg Dulik Seyfarth Shaw LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Dunn SMTD Law LLP4 Years Ranked
- Marilyn Klinger SMTD Law LLP11 Years Ranked
- Neil O'Donnell Rogers Joseph O'Donnell19 Years Ranked
- Robert Niesley Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP12 Years Ranked
- Scott Hennigh Hennigh Law Corporation6 Years Ranked
- Andrew G GiacominiHanson Bridgett LLP
- Craig RamseyerProcopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
- Hector EspinosaPierce Kavcioglu Espinosa & Cesar LLP
- Lisa Dal GalloHanson Bridgett LLP
- Mary SalamoneProcopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
- Richard Van DuzerFarella Braun + Martel LLP
- Sara KornblattGibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP
Band 5
- Jane Kearl Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jason Thornton Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey B Kirzner Jones Day1 Years Ranked
- John A Yacovelle Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Joseph McGowan Rogers Joseph O'Donnell2 Years Ranked
- Joseph Sestay Alston & Bird LLP1 Years Ranked
- Mark Hartney Allen Matkins2 Years Ranked
- Nathan Cohen Peckar & Abramson, P.C.1 Years Ranked
- Peter Sheridan Glaser, Weil, Fink, Howard, Jordan & Shapiro, LLP1 Years Ranked
- Philip Blanchard Rutan & Tucker LLP1 Years Ranked
- Ronald Helmuth Peckar & Abramson, P.C.1 Years Ranked
- Rowan Mason Ralls Gruber & Niece3 Years Ranked
- Anthony NiccoliAtkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
- Armenak KavciogluPierce Kavcioglu Espinosa & Cesar LLP
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 PillsburyConstruction2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is recognized for its full-service construction offering, housing particular expertise in high-stakes contentious construction matters, such as litigation stemming from delays, defective construction and change order issues. Recommended for its work on construction contracting, including EPC contracts. Advises international clients on issues such as engineering, procurement and public-private partnerships. Also noted for its expertise in areas such as government contracts and insurance recovery.
Band 2
2 Alston & Bird LLPConstruction2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedAlston & Bird LLP offers expertise spanning the full range of construction disputes involving major private and public projects. The firm is further able to advise on the full spectrum of construction issues, including project planning and contract negotiations, through to contract claims and litigation. Its clients include engineering and design companies, contractors and subcontractors, as well as both public and private owners. The group demonstrates notable strength in infrastructure, power generation and renewable energy developments. Alston & Bird demonstrates recent activity in connection with residential, commercial and mixed-use construction projects.2 Jones DayConstruction2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedJones Day is home to a celebrated construction practice that attracts an impressive client base on major transactions and litigation. The team receives praise for its work on infrastructure projects both in the US and abroad, with experience of significant matters in Asia, Australasia and Europe. Its experience includes significant energy, healthcare and transportation projects. The attorneys offer noted expertise in cases concerning completed projects, including those involving defective designs and structural failures.2 Rutan & Tucker LLPConstruction2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedRutan & Tucker LLP is an established construction group that advises on project delivery relating to public-private partnerships and major infrastructure developments. The team enjoys extensive experience in construction contract and design-build contract drafting and negotiations. It demonstrates additional capacity for handling claims management and procurement issues. The firm's clients include contractors, developers, public bodies and design professionals.
Band 3
3 Nixon Peabody LLPConstruction2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedNixon Peabody’s San Francisco and Los Angeles-based practice advises contractor and owner-side clients including public entities throughout the life cycle of a construction project. The firm advises clients in contract formation, project management and litigation arising in court or ADR forums.3 Ralls Gruber & NieceConstruction2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedRalls Gruber & Niece represents Dragados USA / Flatiron Joint Venture, in a series of arbitrations involving change orders, delay and disruption claims in the construction of California’s multi-billion-dollar High Speed Rail Project.3 Rogers Joseph O'DonnellConstruction2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedRogers Joseph O'Donnell is a boutique construction firm with notable expertise in advising on public sector projects such as transport and energy infrastructure developments. Acts in a variety of construction disputes, including contract award controversies, design contract claims and bid protests. Clients include major national and international contractors and designers, as well as subcontractors and suppliers.3 Troutman PepperConstruction2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedTroutman Pepper is noted for its representation of clients in high-stakes construction disputes, including those relating to highly technical, time-sensitive infrastructure projects such as power plants, transportation projects and oil and gas pipelines. The team impresses in both litigation and arbitration.3 Varela, Lee, Metz & GuarinoConstruction2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedVerela, Lee, Metz & Guarino is home to an experienced team with a large presence in Northern California. The group handles the full gamut of construction law matters, from contract drafting to project management and dispute resolution. It has a particular focus on public work projects, often acting for state, federal and local governments. The firm also acts for major energy, transportation and engineering corporations.3 Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLPConstruction2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedWatt, Tieder is recognized for its notable construction litigation capabilities, maintaining an active presence in disputes arising from major public projects. The team also frequently advises on contract negotiation and administration. It has significant experience advising insurance companies in their roles as sureties for construction projects. The firm offers particular strength in the south of the state from its Irvine office.
Band 4
4 Allen MatkinsConstruction2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedAllen Matkins' work includes drafting and negotiating design and construction contracts for a range of projects, including mixed-use, residential and retail developments. The firm has the capacity to handle construction issues arising from each stage of a project, encompassing bid protests, delay and insurance claims. It is noted for its experience in both private and public projects. The group has particular strength in the south of the state, with construction practitioners resident in the firm's Los Angeles, Century City, San Diego and Orange County offices.4 Peckar & Abramson, P.C.Construction2023 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedPeckar & Abramson, P.C. advises on construction litigation such as negligence claims, contract disputes and lease issues. Peckar also offers day-to-day advice on a range of projects including hospitals, residential buildings and manufacturing facilities. It is recognized for its extensive experience in representing contractors and construction managers. Offers an impressive coverage of the state, with offices in both Northern and Southern California.4 Seyfarth Shaw LLPConstruction2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedSeyfarth Shaw has offices located in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento from which they represent contractors and owners, including public entities, in construction drafting, mechanics' liens and construction-related disputes. The firm's construction expertise in the state is bolstered by a strong real estate department.4 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPConstruction2023 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedSheppard, Mullin is able to advise on all aspects of major local, national and international projects. It assists clients from the start of a project to completion on everything from contract negotiations to high-stakes litigation. The firm acts for clients from across the construction space, including developers, design professionals and lenders. The group displays notable expertise in renewable energy matters.4 SMTD Law LLPConstruction2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedSMTD Law LLP advises owners, developers, contractors and suppliers on a wide range of construction and government contracts matters. It is noted for its expertise in public works and in commercial and private construction projects. The firm represents its clients in complex contract negotiations, as well as disputes concerning payment, design and delays.
Band 5
5 Hennigh Law CorporationConstruction2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedHennigh Law successfully represented the owner of The Pointe in a long-running construction dispute with Viracon pursuant to the design of the curtainwall system for the premier office building, wherein over $13 million in direct damages were awarded in an arbitration finding.5 Smith, Currie & Hancock LLPConstruction2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedSmith, Currie & Hancock LLP is a national construction-focused firm with a growing reputation in San Francisco. It advises on private, public, residential and commercial projects. The firm represents clients in a range of construction disputes, including delay and payment claims. It is also capable of handling a variety of construction-related insurance coverage disputes.