Construction and Engineering Lawyers & Attorneys : K&L Gates Law Firm : Financing, Development, Dispute Resolution, Government Contracting

Christopher A. Barbarisi

P:  973.848.4010
E:  christopher.barbarisi@klgates.com  

Mr. Barbarisi concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation principally involving the construction industry, financial institutions and commercial real estate transactions. In the construction field, Mr. Barbarisi has represented clients that fall into virtually every major category of participant in the construction industry on issues ranging from defects and delays to financing and contract negotiations. In the financial field, he represents investment companies and their advisors in complex litigations. Mr. Barbarisi also represents a wide range of small to mid-sized private companies in a wide range of commercial litigation issues.

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Robert Bergen

P:  212.536.4093
E:  robert.bergen@klgates.com

Mr. Bergen practices primarily in the areas of transportation and government law, with emphasis on procurement and contracting, project development and regulatory matters. He represents both government agencies and private sector companies and individuals in policy development, solicitations, proposals and bids, contract negotiations, bid protests and claims and in project development and implementation. Mr. Bergen has handled outsourcing and Public Private Partnership (“PPP”) transactions. He has litigated and handled on appeal a wide variety of governmental matters involving constitutional, statutory and contractual issues. 

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C. Grainger Bowman

P:  717.231.5817
E:  grainger.bowman@klgates.com

Mr. Bowman concentrates his practice in the areas of construction litigation, administrative and governmental law, and public contract law.  He has, for example, litigated on behalf of heavy and highway contractors which have performed important highway, bridge and airport construction projects and has acted as counsel to participants in major building projects such as sewer and water systems, county and state correctional facilities, schools, colleges and municipal sports complexes.

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Christopher G. Causer

P:  +44.(0)20.7360.8147
E:  christopher.causer@klgates.com

Mr. Causer’s practice is concentrated in the area of infrastructure projects and project finance, including Public Private Partnerships ("PPP"). He has extensive experience of leading teams of lawyers advising contractors, FM companies and other bidders for large government infrastructure projects such as roads, schools, hospitals and scientific research facilities. He also advises a range of government clients (both central government and local municipalities) on all the stages of such projects, starting with the invitation to tender. 

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Ronald J. (R.J.) Chleboski, Jr.

P:  412.355.6372
E:  ronald.chleboski@klgates.com

Mr. Chleboski’s practice is concentrated in the area of complex commercial litigation with a strong emphasis on construction industry litigation. Mr. Chleboski has represented owners and construction industry clients in numerous federal and state court lawsuits, arbitration proceedings and mediations concerning all manner of construction related disputes, including defect claims, delay and acceleration claims, surety disputes, and insurance coverage disputes.

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Brian R. Davidson 

P:  412.355.6267
E:  brian.davidson@klgates.com

Mr. Davidson's practice is concentrated in the area of complex commercial litigation with an emphasis on construction industry litigation. He has represented domestic and foreign corporations in international (ICC, UNCITRAL and AD HOC) arbitration proceedings, as well as federal and state court proceedings. Mr. Davidson has been involved in the negotiation and drafting of construction industry contracts for numerous projects.

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Paul L. Davis 

P:  907.777.7609
E:  paul.davis@klgates.com

Mr. Davis is a senior litigation partner in K&L Gates' Anchorage office. He successfully handles a wide variety of civil matters, including complex tort, product liability, business, professional liability, premises liability and construction law claims. Mr. Davis' practice includes appointment as a mediator and arbiter in cases involving business disputes, tort, professional liability, employment and construction claims.

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John R. Dingess 

P:  412.355.6564 
E:  john.dingess@klgates.com

Mr. Dingess’ practice is concentrated in the area of commercial litigation with emphasis in the areas of construction and real estate. As a former member of the firm’s Management Committee, he is the Co-Practice Group Coordinator of the firm’s Construction and Engineering Practice Group. He has acted as lead counsel in numerous federal and state court trials as well as domestic (AAA) and international (ICC, UNCITRAL, ICDR and AAA) arbitrations. He has extensive experience in negotiating and drafting complex construction, procurement and engineering contracts as well as with domestic and international project financed transactions.

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Sandy K. Feldman

P:  212.536.4089
E:  sandy.feldman@klgates.com

Mr. Feldman represents clients in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other business relationships and related financings including project financings and tax credit monetizations.  His practice is largely international and has included extensive experience in Europe, South America, Canada (particularly in Quebec) and the United States.  His industry experience is similarly broad and embraces a number of industries including pulp and paper, energy, telecommunications, media, textiles, wine production and distribution and heavy construction. 

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George B. Foster

P:  412.355.6709
E:  george.foster@klgates.com

Mr. Foster’s practice is concentrated in the area of counseling and litigation with emphasis on construction, engineering and design, business torts and commercial disputes. He has litigation experience in both federal and state courts, AAA/ICC arbitrations and administrative proceedings and hearings. Mr. Foster also has experience in the negotiation and drafting of turnkey and related construction contracts for numerous industrial, power and commercial projects, mostly on behalf of both owners and contractors.

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Jesse O. Franklin IV

P:  206.370.7817
E:  jesse.franklin@klgates.com

Mr. Franklin focuses his practice on construction law consulting and litigation, general business litigation and school districts work. Despite his focus on owner representation, principally public entities, private owners, developers and school districts. He currently serves as the Co-Practice Group Coordinator of the Construction and Engineering Practice Group. Mr. Franklin has also represented architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors in countless construction disputes.

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Robert B. Galt III

P:  305.539.3311
E:  robert.galt@klgates.com

Mr. Galt represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of commercial litigation.  These matters have arisen in the contexts of class actions, derivative actions, internal investigations, arbitrations, mediations, trials and appeals.  The principal substantive areas of Mr. Galt’s litigation practice include construction, consumer fraud, director and officer liability, intellectual property, lender and servicer liability, products liability, professional liability, real estate related and securities litigation. 

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Michael R. Gordon

P:  212.536.4855
E:  michael.gordon@klgates.com

Mr. Gordon has been trying cases in state and federal court since 1986.  He focuses on complex commercial litigation in a wide range of industries including apparel, and luxury goods, construction and engineering, and financial institutions.  He has handled domestic and international AAA and ICC arbitrations, he has represented clients in proceedings before the New York State Banking Department and the U.S. Office of Comptroller of the Currency and he is experienced in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Gordon represents large and small corporations and partnerships, individuals, and in certain specialized cases, governmental agencies. 

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Mark E. Haddad

P:  617.261.3116
E:  mark.haddad@klgates.com

Mr. Haddad concentrates his practice in the areas of business litigation and dispute resolution. He has represented a broad spectrum of clients including a Fortune 50 manufacturer, a Fortune 50 chemical concern, a global IT consulting firm, a national commercial property owner, water utilities and several heavy highway and site contractors.

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James Hudson

P:  +44.(0)20.7360.8150
E:  james.hudson@klgates.com

Mr. Hudson is a partner in the Dispute Resolution and Litigation practice group focusing on construction and engineering related disputes.  He has extensive experience of litigation, arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution including mediation and adjudication (both as lawyer and adjudicator).  His practice has included representing building owners, contractors, sub-contractors and professionals in connection with a variety of multi-million pound projects involving the design and construction of office buildings, hotels, hospitals, public buildings, apartment blocks, gas platforms, oil rigs, liquefaction plants, waste to energy plants, sewage disposal plants and major infrastructure projects. 

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Joseph L. Luciana, III 

P:  412.355.8982
E:  joseph.luciana@klgates.com

Mr. Luciana’s practice is concentrated in the areas of litigation and counseling with primary emphasis on construction insurance coverage and construction. His practice also includes experience in environmental litigation, toxic tort litigation, environmental insurance coverage litigation, commercial litigation and real estate matters. He has litigation experience in both federal and state courts, AAA arbitrations and administrative proceedings and hearings. 

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Christoph Mank

P:  +49.(0)30.220.029.130
E:  christoph.mank@klgates.com

Mr. Mank is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate practice group. He is experienced in advising on construction and engineering dispute management and landlord and tenant matters. He advises a broad range of clients including large corporations, smaller construction companies, closed funds, property companies and private investors. 

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Richard F. Paciaroni

P:  412.355.6767
E:  richard.paciaroni@klgates.com

Mr. Paciaroni’s practice is concentrated in the area of commercial litigation with emphasis on construction litigation and product liability claims. In the construction field, his practice includes both national and international representation of owners, engineers, general contractors and specialty subcontractors in matters involving the offshore oil & gas, steel, heavy & highway, pulp and paper, power generation, cogeneration and general building construction industries on matters ranging from $1 million to $2.5 billion.

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Robert Ted Parker

P:  415.882.8032
E:  ted.parker@klgates.com

Timothy L. Pierce

P:  310.552.5058
E:  timothy.pierce@klgates.com

Mr. Pierce’s practice almost exclusively involves legal matters in the construction industry. He works with construction industry clients from the inception of a project and the formation of contracts to the resolution of claims in litigation. An experienced litigator, Mr. Pierce looks for unique solutions to construction disputes to achieve solutions that are efficient and cost effective for his clients.

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Jason L. Richey

P:  412.355.6260
E:  jason.richey@klgates.com

Mr. Richey concentrates his practice in the area of commercial litigation. He has worked on multi-million dollar projects involving the steel, oil and gas, transportation, power generation and civil construction industries in North America, South America, Europe and Africa. Mr. Richey also has experience in seeking injunctive relief in “bid protest cases.”

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Paul E. Ridley, AIA

P:  214.939.4905
E:  paul.ridley@klgates.com

Mr. Ridley is a trial lawyer who during more than 20 years of practice has represented clients in complex commercial litigation. Mr. Ridley focuses his practice on the construction and real estate industries and is a registered architect. His practice also encompasses business torts, breach of contract claims, intellectual property disputes and appellate work.

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Carlton O. Strouss

P:  717.231.4503
E:  carlton.strouss@klgates.com

Mr. Strouss practices in the areas of commercial litigation, tax assessment litigation, class action defense, construction law, public contracting, health care, consumer protection, alternative dispute resolution, and administrative law.  He has provided counsel and litigation representation to diverse industry segments including:  construction, managed care, electric generation, solid waste disposal, and medical and legal services firms. 

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Athan E. Tramountanas

P:  206.370.7618
E:  athan.tramountanas@klgates.com

Mr. Tramountanas' practice focuses on advising public and private clients on various issues throughout the construction process, negotiating and drafting design and construction contracts, preparing bid documents, and dispute resolution. Mr. Tramountanas also has extensive experience in real property litigation and eminent domain for public entities. He also represents clients on a variety of landlord–tenant issues, including the enforcement of leases and unlawful detainer actions.

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Thomas H. Wolfendale

P:  206.370.8386
E:  thomas.wolfendale@klgates.com

Mr. Wolfendale's civil and criminal counseling and litigation practice in state and federal courts includes construction contracts and projects, environmental civil and criminal matters, municipal governance, and land use issues. He has represented public and private owners and corporations, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors, and private citizens' groups as plaintiffs and defendants in construction, environmental, governance and land use disputes. 

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Steven P. Wright

P:  617.261.3164
E:  steven.wright@klgates.com

Mr. Wright has extensive experience in the area of construction law, including the representation of public and private owners, general contractors and subcontractors.  His experience includes litigation, mediation, arbitration and negotiation of a wide range of construction disputes, including defective design and construction claims, delay claims, bond and insurance claims, bad faith claims, subcontractor claims and lien claims.  

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Michael J. Zukowski

P:  412.355.6397
E:  michael.zukowski@klgates.com

Mr. Zukowski’s practice is concentrated in a number of different areas, including complex commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance coverage, product liability and toxic tort litigation.  He has broad experience in a number of state and federal courts in all aspects of discovery, arbitrations, mediations, arguments, hearings, settlement negotiations and trials. As a member of the Firm's Construction and Engineering Practice Group, Mr. Zukowski has represented domestic and foreign corporations in international arbitration proceedings, as well as federal and state court proceedings.  He has been involved in several multi-million dollar industrial projects, including steel, offshore oil and gas, and airport construction.  His practice has included counseling clients regarding insurance coverage for construction industry claims under builders risk policies, commercial general liability policies, and professional liability policies. 

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