Cases
Representative Matters: Represented the Construction Manager on a project involving the construction of seven pump stations for an oil pipeline that travels through multiple states, arising from a claim for breach of contract brought by a prime contractor against the pipeline owner.
Negotiated
drafted construction agreements for property owners
General Contractors for commercial projects, including new construction, renovation
tenant improvement.
Drafted
analyzed construction contracts for projects that will be financed with taxpayer funds.
Represented General Contractor in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit alleging fraud against the Public Building Commission of Chicago, alleging that the PBC hid the fact that there were asbestos-wrapped pipes subsurface that were uncovered during construction, which resulted in significant delays
additional costs.
Representing a medical facility on claims concerning design
construction defects in its new $500 million hospital.
Defending a prime contractor against subcontractor's claims for additional compensation arising from delays in the work caused by others on a new $600 million, 800,000-square-foot hospital building.
Defending a general contractor from liquidated damages claims brought by developer arising from construction delays on a 60-story mixed use building.
Representing a general contractor against owner in a dispute arising from additional work required because of unanticipated site conditions at owner's intermodal freight facility.
Successfully defended commercial real estate appraisal firm in a $8 million malpractice claim.
Representing subcontractor in litigation relating to mechanics lien recorded by supplier
prime contractor's failure to make payments on municipal sewer restoration project.
Defending a construction lender with mortgage interest in real property from mechanics lien claims brought by a general contractor, subcontractors
material suppliers.
Representing a design/build contractor in a dispute with property owner regarding project costs
payment for services rendered.
Defending a general contractor
property owner against mechanics lien
payment bond actions brought by labor unions as a result of a subcontractor's failure to contribute to fringe benefits funds.
Represented an "at risk" construction manager regarding the administration of two multibillion-dollar construction contracts involving an oil distribution system
pump stations.
Represented a general contractor in bankruptcy proceeding to prevent a subcontractor from discharging its debt to a material supplier.
Defended a general contractor against claims brought by subcontractor
installer for additional compensation on 28-story condominium project.