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About

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Benesch's Construction Law Practice Group is comprised of attorneys who are skilled and truly understand the construction industry itself. Our construction attorneys have unique professional and legal backgrounds that enhance their service to our clients. Our attorneys include a licensed architect, public sector representation and hands-on construction experience. Our attorneys have over 75 years of combined experience in the construction industry.  


Construction Litigation

Our litigators are known for their well-deserved and impressive reputations, depth and skill throughout the construction industry. Benesch represents various parties, including contractors, owners, construction-related professionals and insurers. We have substantial experience in all types of construction disputes including: bid disputes; subsurface claims; constructive change disputes; extra work claims; delay, disruption and interference claims; workmanship and product failure disputes. We have appeared in federal, state and courts of claims, as well as various board of contract appeals and arbitration forums.


Efficient, Focused on Results

Once a project is underway, our team emphasizes preventative measures. We draw on our experience in alternative dispute resolution methods to handle conflicts quickly and effectively. Benesch works with our clients to handle construction issues from start to finish, cooperatively and interactively.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Ohio

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Benesch has a well-known practice with significant experience across the spectrum of construction law-related matters, including preparation of documents, delay and disruption claims, and performance disputes. The team represents a variety of corporations and entities such as insurers, suppliers, general contractors and subcontractors. It enjoys a particularly fine track record for its counsel on infrastructure projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Benesch represented BE&K Building Group in a claim against Texas A&M regarding design changes and obstructions encountered during construction of an engineering building and nursing school.

Strengths

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"Benesch's lawyers are extremely intelligent and thoughtful, with an emphasis on customer service."

Construction respondent
USA

"They make the complex simple and are staffed with winners from the top down."

Construction respondent
USA

"They are concise and they cut to the chase in order to effect a solution."

Construction respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Barry Miller
Head of Construction
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Band 1

Barry Miller remains an invaluable source of wisdom and expertise in all aspects of construction law. He routinely acts for contractors, owners and design professionals in a range of delay claims, as well as counseling on risk planning and project management more broadly.

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Thomas O Crist
Head of Construction
3
Band 3

Thomas Crist acts as project counsel and in litigation for major construction clients operating worldwide. He is sought out by contractors and manufacturers for representation in matters based across the USA, as well as those in the Middle East and Africa.

"Thomas is stellar."

"Tom is a truly exceptional construction attorney. He is a pleasure to work with and has a firm grasp of complex construction claims."

"He has great practical business knowledge, with an attentive, visionary and forward-looking approach."

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Construction
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Barry Miller
Head of Construction
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Band 1
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Thomas O Crist
Head of Construction
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Band 3
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Members

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Barry Miller

Head of Department

Thomas O Crist

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