American University in Cairo

Construction legal services for the American University in Cairo

Represented the American University in Cairo, Egypt with regard to its construction of a new $400 million, 2 million square foot campus near more

Baca

E.W. Thorpe Inc. v. Baca *

Served as counsel for Baca in a construction litigation arbitration involving delay/disruption claims, imposition of liquidated damages and more

California Transportation Ventures

Counsel for California Transportation Ventures highway and bridge project *

Served as lead counsel for the developer California Transportation Ventures, a subsidiary Macquarie Infrastructure, in connection with claims more

Centrum Kompaniet i Stockholm AB

Real estate advice for Centrum Kompaniet i Stockholm AB

Represented Centrum Kompaniet i Stockholm AB in drafting and negotiating a SEK 1,7 billion construction contract regarding a major shopping mall. more

City of Atlanta, Georgia

Counsel to City of Atlanta

Represented the City of Atlanta in a design-build project to replace the parking revenue control system of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International more

Counsel to the City of Atlanta for $1.2 billion international terminal at airport

Represented the City of Atlanta on issues related to the design, procurement and construction of a $1.2 billion international terminal more

Project counsel for the City of Atlanta

Represented City of Atlanta concerning the design and construction of the $250 million facility for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.  more

Counsel on construction of the 5th Runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for the City of Atlanta

The firm served as lead counsel to the City of Atlanta on the construction of a 5th 9,000 foot runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta more

Counsel to the City of Atlanta related to the design construction of an elevated light rail system for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Represented the City of Atlanta on matters related to the design, building and operation of an approximately $200 million dollar elevated light more

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Expansion for the City of Atlanta

Represented the City of Atlanta by providing its Law Department with on-going legal counsel for its planned $6 billion, 10-12 year facility expansion  more

The Lions Group Inc. v. The City of Atlanta

The firm served as lead counsel to the City of Atlanta in litigation of an $8 million claim arising from allegations of differing  more

Terminal Design Team vs. City of Atlanta

Serves as lead counsel to the City of Atlanta in litigation with its former designer over claims concerning the new international terminal to be more

Airport security access system replacement project for City of Atlanta

Represented City of Atlanta in all aspects of a project at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to replace the security access control more

Confidential

Counsel regarding construction and design of a university

Represented international construction manager regarding alleged construction and design defects on the multimillion dollar expansion of a more

Construction counsel to the Port of Oakland *

Served as construction counsel to the Port of Oakland (the Port) for nearly a decade and has advised and represented the Port on a wide array of more

Project counsel for City of Richmond, California *

Represented the City of Richmond, California in connection with the $200+ million Caltrans supervised Richmond Parkway project. The project involved more

Co-counsel for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority against property developer claims *

Served as co-counsel in representing the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) in jury trial defending the SCVTA against delay and more

Construction litigation for University of California Parnassus Medical Center *

Served as legal counsel for the University of California Parnassus Medical Center regarding disputes with the designer/builder of the university more

Litigation regarding construction on the 5th runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for the City of Atlanta

Served as lead counsel to the City of Atlanta in litigation of a $100+ million claim concerning an underrun in the fill material for the 5th runway more

DAP Construction LLC

Mauna Kea Properties, Inc. v. DAP Construction, LLC *

Represented DAP Construction LLC, a general contractor, in the resolution of claims related to an alleged $40 million defective design of luxury more

Davis Electrical Contractors Inc.

Davis Electrical Contractors v. Watkins Engineers & Constructors, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (FFIC)

Represented Davis Electrical Contractors, an electrical subcontractor, against the general contractor, Watkins Engineers & Constructors, on a more

Ed Henderson ADR

Disputes Review Board

Service as a member of the Disputes Review Board for the 86th Street Station portion of the Second Avenue subway. more

Eltel Networks Infranet AB

Litigation and mediation representation for Eltel Networks Infranet AB

Represented Eltel Networks Infranet AB, a leading European Infranet service company specializing in electricity and telecommunications networks, in a  more

Contract advice for Eltel Networks Infranet AB

Represented Eltel Networks Infranet AB, a leading European Infranet service company specializing in electricity and telecommunications networks, in more

Litigation for Eltel Networks infranet AB

Represented Eltel Networks Infranet AB, a leading European Infranet service company specializing in electricity and telecommunications networks, in a  more

Fountain Grove Parkway

Construction claims for a contractor *

Served as legal counsel for a contractor in connection with the Fountain Grove Parkway project for the City of Santa Rosa. The contractor’s claims more

Hanesbrands Inc. (fka Sara Lee Corporation)

Negotiation of construction contracts for Hanesbrands Inc.

Represented Hanesbrands Inc. in negotiation of construction contracts in the Dominican Republic and El Salvador. more

Hardin/Russell/Mitchell

Litigation claims filed by trade contractors

Defended more than $45 million asserted by six trade contractors against Hardin/Russell/Mitchell in a year-long arbitration arising out of the $100 more

InterGen

Post-construction warranty claims for Rocksavage Power Co. Ltd. *

Represented Rocksavage Power Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of InterGen, against Bechtel for the construction of a 700 MW combined cycle power plant. We more

Construction of a combined cycle power plant for Coryton Energy Co. Ltd *

Represented Coryton Energy Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of InterGen, in resolving claims and negotiating a project closeout agreement with Bechtel and more

International Paper Co. & Masonite Corp.

Representation of International Paper Company & Masonite Corporation in coverage litigation involving nationwide products liability class action and numerous other cases *

Served as trial and appellate counsel for International Paper & Masonite in action against more than 20 insurance companies seeking recovery for more

Kajima International Inc.

Strategic acquisition by international construction company

Represented Kajima International Inc. concerning the potential risks associated with the acquisition of another major U.S. general contractor on its more

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

Federal Clean Water Act litigation for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

Served as lead counsel for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in a case that arose from allegations by Fairfax County, Virginia that waste water more

M.A. Mortenson Contractors

M. A. Mortenson Co. v. Highlands Hospital *

Served as counsel representing M.A. Mortenson Construction, a commercial and heavy construction contractor, against claims of water intrusion. In a more

MACTEC Inc.

MACTEC, Inc. v. Bechtel Jacobs Company, LLC

Represented MACTEC, Inc., an environmental remediation design/build contractor, in a dispute against Bechtel Jacobs Company (BJC) concerning a more

Multiple Representative Clients

Resolution of large construction claims *

Advising several clients in resolving multi-million dollar claims stemming from the suspension or termination of numerous developments in Dubai and more

Advice to investors

Advised numerous investors and purchasers in relation to stalled or delayed projects in the UAE. Negotiated settlements, drafted settlement more

Regulatory counsel for construction equipment manufacturers

Represented major construction equipment manufacturers during development and implementation of emissions standards in North America and Europe. more

Outside general counsel

The firm serves as outside general legal counsel to several companies in regard to their business operations in the UAE. The firm regularly advises more

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration for Lebanese government bodies *

Defended two Lebanese government bodies in an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration brought against them by a construction contractor. more

Successful litigation defense and mediated settlement for two industrial manufacturers

Represented two industrial manufacturers in a lawsuit brought by an industrial company arising out of a Wet Air Oxidation System that our client more

Construction litigation for contractors

Represent contractors on a number of federal courthouses and office buildings built by the General Services Administration ("GSA"), including more

NECA West Business Insurance

NECA West Business Insurance v. Ulico and Arthur J. Gallagher *

Represented NECA West Business Insurance, a national trade organization for electrical contractors, against its workers’ compensation insurance more

Nibbi Brothers General Contractors

Nibbi Bros./DFPF v. LGBT *

Served as lead counsel on behalf of Nibbi Brothers Construction and DFPF in litigation seeking coverage of complex claims of construction defects. more

Emeryville Lofts v. Nibbi Brothers *

Represented Nibbi Brothers General Contractors in resolving claims in a lawsuit alleging that it mismanaged the renovation of 140 live-work lofts and  more

Nuco Investments Inc.

Insurance coverage for mold contamination at a hotel

The firm served as lead counsel in litigation seeking coverage under an all risk property policy for the cost of remediating and repairing mold more

Office Depot Inc.

Insurance coverage dispute in the UK regarding property damage caused by negligent construction of a multi-million distribution center in Manchester, England

We assumed the representation of Office Depot after the London High Court allowed Office Depot's insurance carriers to pursue litigation seeking a more

Omega Flex Inc.

Representation of manufacturer in coverage litigation involving nationwide products liability class action *

Lead counsel for Omega Flex in insurance recovery action seeking coverage for costs incurred in connection with nationwide class action involving more

P.J. Dick Incorporated

Construction of new hospital wing for Department of Veterans Affairs

Represented the general contractor on a new $70 million hospital wing for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Following a more

Alternative dispute resolution for P.J. Dick Incorporated

Represented P.J. Dick Incorporated in preparing and negotiating its claims against the owner for inefficiencies and delays caused by restrictions more

Design/build agreements for correctional facilities

Drafted and negotiated design/build agreements on behalf of P.J. Dick Incorporated for the construction of three campus-style correctional facilities  more

Lawrence Joel Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, Winston Salem, NC

Represented P.J. Dick Incorporated on disputes involving delays and extra work with other prime contractors in AAA arbitration proceedings, and with more

PRA International

Economic development of PRA International

Represented PRA International, a leading global clinical research organization, in its headquarters relocation to Raleigh, including negotiating more

Tenant representation of global research organization in lease and construction of laboratory premises

Represented PRA International, a leading global clinical research organization, in lease negotiations and construction contracting for laboratory more

Raytheon Company

Priority of other insurance coverage for death and bodily injury following a refinery explosion

After the trial court ruled on summary judgment that Citgo, as an "additional insured" under our client’s GLC policy, could obtain $5 million in more

Indemnity and insurance claims for the costs of remediating environmental contamination

The firm served as lead counsel for Raytheon Engineers & Constructors, Inc. in litigation brought by the owner of an experimental solvent refined  more

Contractual indemnity claim arising out of toxic exposure to mercury

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of Raytheon Company in litigation brought by a plant owner to recover indemnity for millions of dollars more

Raytheon Co. v. Nat'l Union Fire Ins. Co.

The firm served as lead counsel to Raytheon Co. pursing a coverage claim for losses caused by the collapse of a construction crane during a more

Representative Client

Consultation and analysis for possible construction claims

Provided consultation and analysis for possible claims arising from design and construction defects, as well as negligent maintenance of a high rise more

Construction negligence and trespass action for owner and developer of luxury condominium building

Represented the owner and developer of a luxury condominium building in downtown Winston-Salem in a construction negligence and trespass action in more

Sub-contractors claims for airport construction project

Represented multiple grading and hauling sub-contractors in pursuing claims under North Carolina’s Little Miller Act against the payment bond for more

Construction claims for grading sub-contractors

Represented grading sub-contractors in an action alleging negligent construction of roadways in a luxury residential development in the mountains of more

Twelve related DIAC arbitrations

Lead counsel to claimant in twelve related DIAC real estate and construction arbitrations with approximately 500 million dirhams in dispute. more

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("KSA") construction documentation

Advised KSA / US joint venture on suite of construction documents including JV agreement, construction documents, and design proposals. more

Drafting bespoke construction contract *

Drafted bespoke construction contracts for the construction of LEED - gold certified building with service centre, warehouse and office facility in more

Drafting/review of specialist consultancy contracts for redesign of landmark golf course *

Advised developer on consultancy agreements for redesign of a marque golf course in Dubai. more

KSA joint venture

Counsel for Japanese contractor in relation to JV agreements and construction contract in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. more

Advice on suspension/termination of construction contracts

Advised local contractors on contractual and legal rights to suspend works and secure the site. more

Advisor to local architectural practice

Advising client on all aspects of construction and general contract law in the UAE. Client is a major local Architectural practice. more

Litigation related to dam construction

Represented a major construction company arising out of allegations of defective construction of a dam for a public reservoir in the Southeast. more

Contract dispute for major German contractor *

Advisor to a major German contractor in a dispute arising out of a MEP contract for the construction of a stadium in Dubai Sports City, U.A.E. more

Construction claims against general contractor, architect and condominium developer

Represent a condominium association in the mountains of North Carolina with respect to claims against the general contractor, architect, and more

DIAC arbitration for a multinational infrastructure engineering firm

Lead counsel to an international infrastructure engineering firm in arbitration over 70 million dirhams in claims related to engineering performed for  more

DIAC arbitration for an international engineering firm

Lead counsel to an international engineering firm providing engineering, design, planning, and construction services around the world, in a DIAC more

Decennial liability claims on tall tower project in Dubai

Advised engineering contractor in resolving substantial decennial liability claims brought by an employer in relation to alleged defects in design. more

ADCCAC arbitration for international developer *

Lead counsel for a Kuwaiti employer in an arbitration against an international contractor in relation to a major stalled project in Abu Dhabi with a more

DIAC arbitration and DWT proceedings for international architecture firm

Lead counsel to an international architecture firm in an arbitration concerning design work done for Dubai’s Waterfront project. Successfully ratified more

DIAC property arbitration *

Lead counsel for claimant in respect of a successful property development claim in the value of AED 72m. The matter involved local litigation (both more

LCIA arbitration for an international design consultancy

Lead counsel in successfully prosecuting and settling 10s of millions of dirhams in claims against a Dubai quasi- government developer. more

Construction litigation for a large general contractor in the Southeast

Represented one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast in an action against a governmental entity arising out of construction of a jail more

Litigation related to design and installation of mechanical systems and utilities *

Successfully represented a major mechanical and utility contractor arising out of claims of defective design and construction of mechanical and more

Construction dispute for large western-based general contractor *

Represented a major general contractor in connection with claims arising out of the installation of the water and sanitary sewer utilities in a more

Claims with EPC contractor on California cement plant

Obtained a jury verdict for $7 million, plus attorneys’ fees, and defeated a $10 million counterclaim in its entirety after a seven week federal more

Construction litigation claims for large supplier of hydroelectric equipment

Represent one of the world's largest suppliers of hydroelectric equipment and are presently defending and asserting claims involving a hydroelectric more

Contract dispute for leading Dubai-based project management company *

Advised a leading Dubai-based project management company in relation to a multimillion dollar dispute arising out of the termination of a fit out and  more

Multiple construction sites for leading Lebanese holding company *

Advised a leading Lebanese holding company with respect to major hotel development projects in Najaf and Karbala, Republic of Iraq. Delivered legal more

Alternative dispute resolution for a Las Vegas-based developer

Represented a Las Vegas-based developer in a complex $85 million arbitration with its general contractor. The dispute arose out of the construction more

Internal investigation in response to a subpoena from the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General

Conducted an internal investigation for an international public company in response to a subpoena from the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector more

Construction litigation claims for supplier of hydroelectric equipment

Represent one of the world's largest suppliers of hydroelectric equipment and are presently defending and asserting claims involving a hydroelectric more

Pre-Arbitral advice to prime contractor on Abu Dhabi project

Lead counsel to the prime contractor on a major mixed use development in Abu Dhabi comprising six tower blocks. Advising our client on claim more

DIAC arbitration for large publicly-traded contractor

Lead counsel to client in successfully resolving 10s of millions of claims arising from the construction of a district cooling facility in Dubai. more

Construction advice for owner/operator

Advised owner/operator in regard to delays and related claims arising from the construction of a new deep water drilling rig. Assisted owner/operator  more

CCGT Build Program

Advised a large international IRP in regard to the construction of four gas-fired combined cycle power generation facilities in Europe. Analyzed, more

Remediation project – Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Represented remediation contractor terminated by EPC contractor on solid waste storage area cleanup project. After three-week federal court trial, more

Condominium tower and parking garage collapse

Defended contractor against owner’s $40+ million claim for parking garage collapse and owner’s subsequent abandonment of condominium project. more

Negligent misrepresentation construction delay

Represented a major telecommunications company against a negligent misrepresentation claim in a construction delay dispute. The court granted our more

EPC contract negotiations for industrial and energy company

Represented one of the largest industrial and energy companies in the world in extensive contract negotiations of an EPC contract for a clean energy more

Arbitration and Litigation for a New York City developer *

Represented a New York City developer in connection with disputes arising on a residential condominium project, including arbitration against the more

Waterway dredging project and port facilities expansion representation

Representing major stakeholder in connection with the most significant waterway dredging project and associated port facilities expansion currently more

Arbitration with EPC contractor on grass roots coal-fired power plant

Recovered $9.8 million on claims of $10.3 million, plus attorneys’ fees, interest, costs and expenses after 36-hearing day arbitration. Also defeated  more

Construction litigation claims against pipeline contractor

Kilpatrick Townsend successfully completed its representation of a pipeline contractor in Alabama federal court against two affiliated more

Construction contract for major national general contractor

Negotiated a Construction Manager at Risk contract with university officials on behalf of a national general contractor to renovate the university's more

Heavy Rail Metro Project, Saudi Arabia

Advised a key trade contractor regarding delays, variations, and other claims related to this critically-important fast-track project near Mecca. more

Fiber optic systems contractor litigation *

Lead counsel in pursuing creditor claim for fiber optic systems contractor in excess of $2 million against a telecommunications company in bankruptcy  more

Defective cold storage warehouse construction

Represented an owner of a cold storage warehouse regarding a defective installation of a potassium lactate, wet pipe fire suppression system more

Project counsel services

Provided advice and claims resolution support to a contractor/OEM regarding the constructions of FPSO vessels. more

Federal court litigation over defective large frame gas turbines *

Represented a U.S. public utility in contentious litigation against a defendant OEM regarding defects in gas turbines manufactured and sold by the more

Construction defect litigation for health care provider *

Served as counsel for nonprofit health provider in large construction defect case where unleveled floors were not discovered until after beneficial more

Planning advisor for investment holding company *

Advise an investment holding company in the early planning stages of a new multi purpose arena in Stockholm. more

Construction management and financing of real estate projects for a Lebanese joint stock company *

Acted as legal advisor for a Lebanese joint stock company. Advised the company on the acquisition of real estate property in Lebanon and with respect  more

Contract negotiations and patent infringement claims for a joint venture of architectural and engineering firms

Represented a joint venture of architectural and engineering firms responsible for design of a dome, in negotiations with applicable entities that more

Advised U.S. engineering and waste management company

Advised a U.S. Engineering and Waste Management company with regard to the set up of a corporate vehicle in Abu Dhabi. more

State-by-state contractor licensing and contract requirements for a home improvement company

Represented a home improvement company on state-by-state contractor licensing and contract requirements. The home improvement company uses service more

Construction litigation for residential construction company

The firm serves as lead counsel for a large residential construction company in several so-called “construction defect” coverage cases arising out of  more

Indemnity and insurance coverage dispute regarding damages caused by failure of power boilers installed at a 185 megawatt cogeneration plant in the Dominican Republic

We represented construction company in negotiating and resolving indemnity claims by the owner of a 185 MW cogeneration plant constructed on barges more

Construction litigation for general contractor on hospital

Represented contractor on claims for unpaid general conditions and general requirements damages against hospital owner in California. more

Settlement of a major title insurance claim for a 54 acre development project

Served as lead counsel representing the developer of a high profile, 54 acre project in a major title insurance claim arising out of an easement more

Represented design-builder on the construction of a school

Represented a design-builder on the construction of a Native American school facility in Fort Wingate, New Mexico. We assisted the joint venture more

Construction litigation for general contractor *

Served as lead counsel for the general contractor of San Jose’s Community College in a protracted litigation involving 11 parties who participated in  more

Litigation involving architectural services

Represented a client in an action concerning architectural services provided. more

Project Counsel for hospital in the Southwest

Currently serving as project counsel in the pre-construction and construction phases of a $500 million children’s hospital in the Southwest under our  more

Construction counsel

Served as legal counsel for Northern California general contracting firm regarding its work on San Francisco's historic Grace Cathedral. more

Insurance litigation for prominent mechanical construction firm

Lead counsel for prominent mechanical construction firm regarding construction-related liabilities and losses. more

Claims advice on an LNG Facility in Qatar

Advised international contractor regarding the preparation and presentation of major claims on two new LNG trains. more

Construction arbitration for an international architecture firm

Representing an international architecture firm in a DIAC arbitration related to a substantial fee dispute with a local developer in Dubai. more

Representation of airport construction contractor *

Counsel to civil engineering and construction contractor in regard to several claims arising from various projects undertaken at Hartsfield-Jackson more

Advising a Fortune 100 company on contract management and negotiations

Advising a Fortune 100 company on contract management, dispute resolution and contract negotiations for a mass transit system initiative in more

Work as Arbitrator

Sole Arbitrator and Party-Nominated arbitrator in several DIAC arbitrations. more

Insurance litigation for prominent mechanical construction firm *

Lead counsel for prominent mechanical construction firm regarding construction-related liabilities and losses. more

Construction dispute for Northern California contractor

Successfully represented Northern California contractor on a $51 million bid protest involving the structural retrofit of a portion of the Dumbarton more

Arbitration award for contractor *

Represented a contractor in arbitral proceedings against the California Department of Transportation in connection with a differing site condition more

Counsel regarding design and construction for an international construction company

Represent a Georgia-based, international design and construction engineering company in connection with the design and construction more

Construction litigation for a Swedish construction company

Represent a Swedish construction company in an arbitration before the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce regarding the more

Arbitration for a large Swedish construction company

Arbitrated an ad hoc arbitration between one of Sweden's largest construction companies and a subcontractor regarding several different more

Counsel for contractor on construction claims

Served as legal counsel for a general engineering contractor based in Northern and Southern California in connection with their work on the Golden more

Litigation to recover additional compensation for scope changes

Represented the joint venture of architectural and engineering firms responsible for design of an Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, principally in  more

Negotiated EPC agreements for 4000MW of nuclear power generation

Advised a U.S. public utility in the negotiation of these highly complex agreements over a period of 15 months. Negotiations required imaginative more

PPP highway project in Abu Dhabi

Advising a consortium bidding on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project for the construction and operation of a highway from Abu Dhabi to Saudi more

Advised architectural/engineering firm

Advised an architectural/engineering firm in relation to employment termination and residency matters. more

Resolution of large construction claims

Advising an international contractor in regard to multimillion dollar claims stemming from the construction of a large waterfront development in more

Construction litigation for a residential and industrial construction and property management company *

Represented a residential and industrial construction and property management company as the contractor in a dispute.  Case pending. more

Insurance coverage claims for a site development company

Represented a site development company on insurance claims arising from lawsuits involving its building products in various jurisdictions, including more

Whether the former parent of a sold subsidiary must assume the post-divestiture obligations of the subsidiary to pay a $5 million per claim self-insured retention after the subsidiary declared bankruptcy

We represent the former parent of a bankrupt, former subsidiary, in connection with disputes with the former subsidiary's general liability insurance  more

Hospital construction dispute

Represented a general contractor on the construction of a multimillion dollar VABCA hospital. The disputes involved claims of delay, acceleration, more

Project counsel services on approximately $3.5 billion in combined cycle power generation assets

Served as lead project counsel to an international IPP in regard to the construction of four CCGT projects in Western Europe over a four-year period.  more

Government contract interpretation for construction company *

Represented a small business construction company in responding to a bid protest of the second low bidder on the grounds that the client had outgrown  more

Waste handling advisor for an international contractor

Advising international contractor in developing a waste handling and disposal system for a major city in the Middle East. more

Arbitration for a New York City developer *

Represented a New York City developer in connection with disputes arising on a residential condominium project, including arbitration against the more

Construction litigation for contractor on Greenfield Hospital

Represented general contractor in contentious disputes with mechanical subcontractor and owner on $200 million hospital. Successfully mediated with more

Arbitration award for general contractor *

Represented a general contractor in a dispute with its steel supplier concerning steel bracing the supplier designed for a Bay Bridge retrofit. Our more

Counsel regarding construction and design for a regional medical center

Represented a hospital owner regarding mechanical, electrical and piping issues on the construction and design of its $184 million expansion of more

Advised U.S. international firm concerning claims

Advised a U.S. international firm that provides infrastructure engineering services with regard to claims brought against it by the Ministry of more

Construction arbitration for international architecture firm

Representing an international architecture firm in a DIAC arbitration concerning the design of a waterfront mixed-use development. more

Arbitration award for general contractor *

Represented a contractor in arbitral proceedings against California’s Department of Transportation for extra costs of  complying with the more

Advisor to U.S. geotechnical engineering contractor

Advising the client in regard to all aspects of doing business in the UAE. Activities have included corporate set-up in Abu Dhabi, and advice and more

Project Counsel Services on approximately $4.5 billion in coal-fired power generation assets

Served as lead project counsel to an international EPC contractor/OEM in regard to the construction of four coal-fired power plants in the United more

Arbitration for project owner before the Beirut Chamber of Commerce and Industry *

Represented project owner in an arbitration in relation to completion issues before the Beirut Chamber of Commerce and Industry. more

Real estate advice for a Swedish construction company

Represented a Swedish construction company for the last ten years in relation to various real estate matters. more

Construction advice for one of the world's leading construction groups

Represented one of the world's leading construction groups in drafting a joint venture agreement for the international contractor consortium in the more

Construction litigation for marine contractor *

Represented marine contractor in litigation arising from public bridge and highway projects. more

Insurance claims for national defense company involving construction delays in gasoline storage tank construction project

Handled claims under a builders risk/property policy for flood damage that shut down construction and significantly delayed completion of a propane more

Litigation for international industry group

Represented an international industry group in a dispute with a Swiss supplier/contractor regarding the building of a new production facility in more

Negotiated rights of way and siding agreements for one of the nation’s premier transportation companies

Negotiated rights of way and siding agreements for one of the nation’s premier transportation companies and others in connection with construction of  more

Construction defects litigation for a retirement community facility

Represented a retirement community facility in connection with suit against architect, contractor and roofing component manufacturer for widespread more

Construction dispute for major national general contractor *

Represented a national general contractor in multimillion dollar dispute against a local hospital. The case involved significant delays and more

Litigation for international building contractor *

Represented international building contractor in litigation arising out of a $30 million renovation project in New York City, including prosecution more

Litigation for international building contractor *

Represented international building contractor and its surety in a multi-party $30 million litigation arising out of a failed condominium project and more

Construction litigation for one of the largest Southeastern general building contractors

Successfully defended one of the oldest and largest general building contractors in the Southeast, in an action brought by a manufacturing company more

Construction dispute representation for a U.S.- based construction company

Represented a Florida construction company in claims against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding The Seven Oaks Dam more

Arbitration between a general contractor and a subcontractor

Served as co-counsel for a general contractor in arbitration against concrete subcontractor for construction defects in an apartment complex. more

Contract and tort litigation for large energy and utility company *

Represented a large international energy company in bringing contract and tort claims against a gas turbine manufacturer arising from the more

Construction dispute for a leading tobacco company

Served as a lead counsel in the successful representation of a leading tobacco company in a multimillion dollar construction dispute with a more

Cogeneration plant construction dispute representation for engineering and construction firm

Represented full-service engineering and construction firm when the owner of a cogeneration plant in India commenced an arbitration proceeding before

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False Claims Act for Florida construction company

Represented a Florida construction company, specializing in contracting and construction management services, in defeating claims by qui more

Construction litigation for large building contractor

Represented large building contractor in a lawsuit alleging claims for inefficiencies, acceleration and delay due to defective design on a university  more

Construction counsel for $500 million waste water and tunnel project in Northeast

Represented the public owner and were part of its project team from day one. In particular, the firm developed contract documents for the more

Real estate disposal for one of the largest Swedish property companies

Advised one of the largest Swedish property companies in its disposal of ten residential properties to tenant owned associations. more

Construction litigation for international EPC contractor and original equipment manufacturer

The firm served as lead counsel to an international EPC contractor/OEM in multiparty disputes arising out of the construction of an $800 million more

Litigation for large building contractor *

Represented a large building contractor in disputes arising out of a multimillion dollar deconstruction project in lower Manhattan. more

Construction mediation for national general contractor

Represented a national general contractor in mediation with a local hospital over infectious control issues arising from construction. more

Arbitration for a global supplier of electro-mechanical equipment, systems, and services

The firm served as lead counsel to a global supplier of electro-mechanical equipment, systems, and services in an arbitration where the owner alleged  more

Counsel to municipality in a contract dispute related to airport runway repairs

The firm served as lead counsel to a city in litigation with a contractor performing repairs and additions to the active runways of the local more

Real estate advice for a Swedish real estate company

Represented a Swedish real estate company with various general corporate matters, construction related issues, rental issues and a joint venture on more

Bridge project for construction company

Represented the general contractor on a multimillion dollar bridge project with a formwork supplier. Delays in defects in the forms had a significant  more

Construction litigation for large building contractor

Represented large building contractor in a lawsuit alleging that its subcontractors performed defective work in constructing a high-rise condominium more

Litigation for an international design-builder of light rail transit systems *

Represented an international design-builder of light rail transit systems in connection with an accident. Counseled more

Mediation for major national general contractor

Represented a national general contractor in mediation against a regional hospital regarding expansion, improvements and staff more

Breach of contract and breach of warranty claims against power generation equipment manufacturer

The firm served as lead counsel in defending a global equipment manufacturer against breach of contract and breach of warranty claims brought by one more

Litigation for construction contractor on bridge rehabilitation project *

Represented a heavy construction contractor in an arbitration with a subcontractor on a New York State Department of Transportation bridge more

Litigation and settlement for multiple condominium owners on claims for loss-of-use damages against developer

Represented multiple condominium owners seeking loss-of-use damages against the developer. Achieved a successful settlement of all claims.


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Insurance litigation for a construction joint venture

Represented a construction joint venture that served as the construction manager for a convention center, in a series of claims arising out of an more

Construction litigation for a Swedish construction company

Represented a Swedish construction company in a dispute.  The matter is still pending. more

Construction litigation for national general contractor

The firm served as lead counsel for a national general contractor in defense of two lawsuits in Federal Court related to high rise condominium more

Transactional counsel for luxury hotel group *

Represented luxury hotel group in connection with management and construction of new hotel and condominium project in Dubai. more

Construction litigation for a general contractor

Represent a general contractor in complex litigation involving the construction of an approximately $13 million long-term, acute care hospital in more

Counsel for a city on waste water treatment plants

Represented a city to defend against $34 million dollars in contractor claims on several waste water treatment plants. The case against the city  more

Private contract dispute arising out of a government contract for a marine repair and conversion company

Represent a marine repair and conversion contractor in disputes arising from a contract for the conversion of a fleet of U.S. Coast Guard cutters. more

Design, construction, and commissioning of an off-shore oil production facility in Malaysia for worldwide oil and gas organization

Represent a worldwide oil and gas organization with respect to disputes against various EPC contractors retained to perform the design, more

Contract dispute for mechanical subcontractor specializing in industrial piping fabrication and erection

Represent a mechanical subcontractor specializing in industrial piping fabrication and erection against a multinational General Works more

Breach of contract between companies

Represented construction company in an arbitration brought by plaintiff against defendant for the recovery of claims in excess of  more

Contract negotiations for construction of nuclear power plant

Represented owners in contract negotiations with EPC consortium for the construction of nuclear power generation facilities in North Carolina and more

Construction litigation for city sewerage district

Represented the construction company engaged in a multibillion dollar Deep Tunnel and Pollution Abatement Program to repair and more

Project counsel for construction consortium

Represented construction consortium in connection with procurement, development and construction of Cooper River Bridge Replacement Project in more

Mediation of construction claim for large ozone water treatment plant

Represented a large municipality in a substantial construction claim and assisted with contract closeout on its water treatment plant that included more

ICC arbitration for international infrastructure developer

Represented an international infrastructure developer in an ICC arbitration related to a power plant in sub-Saharan Africa. more

Large community-owned utility matter

Represented one of the largest community-owned utility in the United States, in a matter involving defectively constructed runways that ultimately more

Construction contracts for major national general contractor

Represented numerous general contractors on construction of several facilities at a university, including: (a) Field Renovation and Expansion: We more

Defended subcontractor claims on the construction of a power plant in Malaysia

Defended an international EPC contractor against claims from an erection subcontractor and steel supplier arising from the construction of a more

Performing arts center project

Represents the construction manager in the resolution of multimillion dollars in claims related to alleged defective design on this $300 million, more

Litigation for manufacturing company

Represented a Fortune 100 company and the largest copper producer in North America on over $20 million in claims against its general more

Negotiation of an EPC agreement for 800MW coal-fired power plant 

Represented an international energy company in negotiating the EPC contract for an 800MW coal-fired power generation facility in the southeastern more

Construction litigation for a general contractor

Represented the general contractor in disputes surrounding the construction of a 70,000 square foot casino. During construction, our more

Construction litigation for transportation company

Represent the public owner on the largest construction project undertaken in the United States. We have been working with the owner’s team, including  more

Construction arbitration for Florida construction company

Represented a Florida construction company, specializing in contracting and construction management services, in disputes arising from the more

Construction litigation for architectural and engineering firm

Represented an architectural and engineering firm against the owner on claims arising from the construction of a $100 million plus kosher food more

Project counsel to a South Carolina school district

Represent a South Carolina school district in connection with its innovative plan to design and construct over 70 new and renovated schools in a more

Successful representation of Georgia county in a $120 million dollar construction project

Represented Georgia county public water authority in all phases of a $120 million dollar project to construct a 9 mile tunnel under one of Georgia’s more

Counsel for infrastructure company

Represented infrastructure company in connection with several toll road projects. more

KLRCA arbitration under UNCITRAL rules arising from subcontractor claims and disputes

Represented an EPC contractor in a KLRCA arbitration under UNCITRAL rules regarding subcontractor claims and disputes arising from the construction more

Construction litigation for a designer and builder of light rail transit systems *

Represented a designer and builder of light rail transit systems in connection with an accident investigation, insurance coverage disputes, delay more

Wastewater project for major water authority

Represented a major water authority on harbor clean-up, which involved over 100 separate design and construction contracts, and during the peak of more

Construction litigation for a general contractor on resort development

Represented the general contractor in numerous construction issues related to development of a hotel and resort in Destin, more

Construction litigation for a real estate and construction-related services company

Represented a real estate and construction-related services company in a case involving a high-rise hospital in Los Angeles impacted by the more

Counsel to West Virginia not-for-profit in contractual dispute

Represented a West Virginia not-for-profit owner in the defense of claims from a general contractor and the prosecution of claims on behalf of the more

Construction disputes for a construction management and general contracting company

Represented the construction manager at risk of a construction management and general contracting company on disputes with the owner arising out of more

Power plant for large community-owned utility

Prosecuted a claim against the construction manager on a $1 billion coal-fired power plant built for one of the a largest community-owned utilities more

Request for equitable adjustment (REA) for an international aerospace manufacturer

Represented an international aerospace products and defense parts manufacturer regarding disputes arising from the performance of a maintenance more

Litigation for airport authority

Represented the airport authority in its alternative dispute resolution process and then litigation with the general contractor for the more

Resolution of defective design and construction claims for a municipality on an airport project

Negotiated the resolution of claims and disputes for a municipality arising from defective design and construction of a more

Mediator for a museum

Acted as mediator and settled multiparty construction litigation regarding a public museum and appeared before governmental agency to assist in more

Claims of lien for major construction supplier

Represents major construction supplier in perfecting more than 100 claims of lien across the State of Georgia. In addition, counsel has filed more

Project counsel for a major governmental entity regarding WRCT tunnel

Served as project counsel for a major governmental entity on a 6.9 mile sewer/CSO tunnel in Northern Kentucky. We assisted with contract documents, more

Claims arising from a gas-fired power generation facility for an original equipment manufacturer

Defended original equipment manufacturer against claims by owner arising from a gas-fired power generation facility in South Carolina. more

Construction claims for a general contractor

Represented a general contractor in resolving claims by a mechanical subcontractor in the construction of a medical facility in Las Vegas. The more

Construction of convention and exhibition center

Represented public owner in connection with development and construction of its $800 million convention and exhibition center. more

Design/build contract for an industry leader in engineering, environmental and construction services

Drafted and negotiated a $120 million design/build contract on behalf of an industry leader in engineering, environmental and construction services more

Construction advice to university hospital

Advised hospital in connection with disputes between the owner, designer and contractor on hospital expansion project, and assisted in resolving all more

Arbitration for a general contractor

Represented a general contractor in arbitration with a hospital medical center, which terminated the contractor for default on a major hospital more

Dispute mitigation counsel to a major oil and gas company

Represent a major oil and gas exploration and production services company in an early dispute mitigation regarding an more

Project counseling services for an international EPC contractor and manufacturer of power generation equipment

Provides project counseling services to an international EPC contractor and original equipment manufacturer on projects involving the construction of  more

Federal contracts construction litigation for major national general contractor

Represented a major national general contractor, and construction manager on the project, in a nine-month hearing on entitlement before the Armed more

Negotiated construction contracts for major national general contractor at hospital project

Negotiated many construction contracts between a national general contractor and a local hospital regarding hospital improvements and more

Complex business litigation for leader in home improvement industry

Represented the leading company for a number of leading suppliers to large home improvement stores.  The company sued its former business partners more

Various construction counseling for a Massachusetts public authority

Represented a Massachusetts public authority on a large harbor project. We provided assistance on the tunnel project, a $728 more

Construction litigation for general contractor arising out of hotel projects

Represented general contractor in connection with the prosecution of over $30 million in claims arising out of hotel projects for a national hotel more

Construction litigation for an international designer/builder of wastewater treatment systems

Represented an international designer/builder of a unique wastewater treatment system, who contracted to design, build, operate and maintain a more

Litigation against Georgia DOT involving alleged defective highway work

Represented one of the largest road builders in the southeastern United States in litigation against the Georgia Department of Transportation

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Various engineering projects for a global infrastructure, finance and media company

Advised the infrastructure division of a global infrastructure, finance and media company's project management teams on various projects involving more

Construction dispute for owners of a national hockey club

Represented owners of a national hockey club in disputes with the contractor on construction of new stadium. Issues involved the quality of the work,  more

Ownership and management changes for a North Carolina general contractor

Successfully represented a North Carolina general contractor for three generational changes of ownership and management in a construction company. more

Construction litigation for architectural and engineering firm

Represented an architectural and engineering firm in claims against the owner arising from the construction of a $100 million plus food manufacturing  more

Litigation for construction company

Representing public owner on the construction of a $150 million alternative-fuel cogeneration facility. During construction of the project, numerous more

Construction and infrastructure projects for Florida construction company

Handle various matters involving construction of runways and taxiways at Eglin AFB for Florida construction company. more

Construction litigation and alternative dispute resolution for a government contractor

Represented two contractors on three separate contracts in connection with the accelerated construction of a submarine base for the U.S. Federal more

Conducted internal investigation for international construction company  *

Performed an internal investigation for an international construction company into Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues as well as conducted training  more

DIAC and ICC arbitrations involving Decennial Liability claims for an international engineering contractor

Lead counsel to client in two arbitrations concerning 200 million dirhams in decennial liability claims arising from the construction of a signature more

Construction dispute for a specialty contractor

Represented a pipeline contractor in a Texas state court in the defense of $40 million in claims asserted by a pipeline owner and the assertion of a more

Advisor to multinational trading company

Advising the client in regard to all aspects of contracts and law in the UAE. Activities have included corporate set-up in Abu Dhabi, construction more

S. J. Amoroso Construction Co., Inc.

U.S. Glass v. City of San Jose, et. al. (S.J. Amoroso) *

Served as lead counsel representing a large California general contractor in a dispute with a glass curtain wall subcontractor over construction of a  more

San Francisco Bay Area Hospital

Construction litigation for mechanical/structural engineer *

Served as lead trial counsel defending a mechanical/structural engineer against a claim brought by the architect of a major Bay Area county hospital.  more

Scott Valley Bank

Scott Valley Bank v. Kalka *

Served as lead counsel for a Northern California bank pursuing recovery of a multi-million dollar loan for construction of a luxury home in the more

Soleil Group

Condominization of mixed-use condominium for Soleil Group

Represented Soleil Group, a developer, in preparation of condominium documents of a forty-two story mixed-use condominium, including residential and more

South Carolina State Ports Authority

Charleston International Ports, LLC v. SC State Ports Authority (SCSPA)

Serves as outside counsel to the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA), the fourth busiest container port in North America. In that more

State of South Carolina

Negotiation and execution of agreement between South Carolina and Georgia

Represented the State of South Carolina in connection with the execution of a historic bi-state agreement with the State of Georgia providing more

Symons Corporation

Representation of Symons Corporation *

Obtained favorable settlement from insurers in connection with several lawsuits asserting bodily injuries arising out of a building more

USAA Real Estate Company

Lauth Group Inc. v. U.S. Real Estate Limited Partnership

Served as lead counsel representing USAA Real Estate Company, the real estate investment affiliate of United Services Automobile Association (USAA), more

Westinghouse Rail Systems Ltd

Public procurement for Westinghouse Rail Systems Ltd.

Represented Westinghouse Rail Systems Ltd., a Swedish rail company and an international contractor, in a dispute regarding the procurement of a rail more

WHTBP Real Estate Partnership

Tech Park at North Canyons v. WHTBP Real Estate Limited Partnership *

Negotiated the resolution of claims arising from alleged defects in construction of a multiple building commercial project. Tech Park further claimed  more

Winston-Salem State University Foundation

Construction management for major public university

Represented Winston-Salem State University Foundation in relation to the design, development and construction of a dormitory on the university campus. more