Construction | USA

Alston & 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.

Hanson Bridgett LLP maintains a strong profile for its work in Integrated Project Delivery development, structuring complex contracts across a range of construction schemes. The firm advises a broad range of clients, including general contractors, on matters such as insurance coverage disputes, default, delay and defective construction disputes. Known for advising on projects in the infrastructure, healthcare, energy and education sectors, among others. Also able to offer expertise in complex arbitration matters.

Pillsbury 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, the firm advises international clients on issues such as engineering, procurement and public-private partnerships. It is also noted for its expertise in areas such as government contracts and insurance recovery.

Jones 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 USA 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.

Rutan & 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.

Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP is a San Diego-based construction boutique that concentrates on the representation of owners and contractors in construction-related litigation at trial or in ADR proceedings. The firm has deep expertise in both public and private project disputes arising in California.

Nixon Peabody LLP’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 on contract formation, project management and litigation arising in court or ADR forums.

Ralls Gruber & Niece is a boutique firm that regularly acts for large contractors and engineering clients in a wide variety of construction matters. The firm is praised by market sources for the strength of its litigation practice.

Rogers 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.

Varela, 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.

Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP 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.

Allen 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.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP 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.

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 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.

SMTD 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.

Troutman 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.

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo handles a variety of public and private construction projects on behalf of general contractors, private companies and public agencies. The group fields expertise in projects-related labor relations, transactions and dispute resolution.

Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP advises clients at every stage of the construction process, from contracting licensing to contract drafting to dispute resolution. The lawyers represent a wide range of clients, including developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and more in both private and public projects.

Hennigh Law Corporation is highly regarded for representing construction-sector clients in complex litigation, regularly taking matters trial. The team is noted for managing contentious matters connected to many of California's largest infrastructure projects.

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. advises on construction litigation such as negligence claims, contract disputes and lease issues. It 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. It offers an impressive coverage of the state, with offices in both Northern and Southern California.

Smith Currie 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.