Construction | USA

Pillsbury has a high-caliber team with an impressive record litigating on a range of high-profile construction and insurance coverage disputes. It additionally boasts a sophisticated transactional and contractual practice encompassing PPP, real estate development and energy projects. Pillsbury acts for a wide range of clients, including developers, owners and general contractors. It possesses strong related expertise in a wide array of construction accidents both during and after project completion.

Seyfarth Shaw has an outstanding team which is regularly retained to advise on major infrastructure projects across the nation and abroad. It advises on all stages of the construction process, from contract negotiation through to complex delay claims and protests. Seyfarth Shaw acts for a range of clients, including contractors, engineers and government entities. The team's sector expertise covers real estate, utilities and sports.

Asmar, Schor & McKenna PLLC is an established construction boutique offering advice on the full life cycle of a project, from risk mitigation and contract drafting to post-build disputes and insurance claims. It advises on a variety of construction projects, including home building, residential constructions and government contracting. The team handles matters on behalf of both public and private owners, as well as developers and large general contractors. Asmar Schor is experienced in acting on mandates concerning entities in the energy and transport sectors, among others.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has a highly capable group with noteworthy expertise in international contracts and disputes involving federal contractors overseas. It also offers experience in domestic government contracts and major litigation. Bradley Arant regularly advises contractors and home builders and is active across the globe, including in the Middle East. The team is experienced in advising on award controversies.

Fox Rothschild represented JE Dunn Construction Company in disputes relating to the Hospital Addition and Century Utility Plant Replacement at the Joint Base Langley-Eustis. It litigated a series of claims, in excess of $50 million, against the United States Corps of Engineers.

Holland & Knight LLP has a high-quality team advising on national and international matters such as high-value disputes and complex transactions. It is noted for its experience in the energy sector, as well as for its expertise in PPP. The team advises contractors and design professionals, in addition to public and private owners. The lawyers at Holland & Knight are adept at advising on compliance issues as well as assisting clients with industrial and infrastructure projects involving EPC contracts and commercial matters. It counsels on public contract issues including government ethics rules and FAR compliance.

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. is a nationwide construction group with significant experience advising contractors on their dealings with local, state and federal government. Its client base also includes owners, developers and suppliers, and it offers expertise in PPP as well as commercial contracts. Peckar is noted for its well-respected litigation and alternative dispute resolution practice, with particular strength in power and nuclear-related cases.

Cozen O'Connor represented general contractor, James G. David Construction in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia alleging multiple claims of defective construction to the amount of $40 million, pursuant to the construction of a new dormitory building on Gallaudet University's DC campus.

Jones Day has a strong practice representing major contractors, companies and public bodies in both disputes and transactions. It is active on a national and international scale, with significant experience in matters involving the Middle East. The firm's areas of expertise include defective designs and structural failures, and it has advised on major energy, industrial, commercial and government construction projects. The firm also represents clients in international arbitration and mediation proceedings in relation to construction disputes.

Akerman LLP represented Conquistador Dorado Joint Venture as construction litigation counsel in claims against the Navy for damages and additional compensation. This litigation concerns a contract for Airfield Vegetation Conversion and Clear Zone Restoration at Naval Air Station Boca Chica in Key West.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton's Washington, DC practice represents the full range of construction clients in dispute avoidance, ADR and litigation matters arising from construction projects. The firm also has additional capabilities in the government contracting litigation space.