Construction
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 3
Contact number
(202) 912-4800About
Provided by Cozen O'Connor
With more than 60 attorneys practicing in 11 offices throughout the United States, Cozen O’Connor’s Construction Group has the depth and geographical reach to handle our clients’ most complex problems in the United States and abroad. Our attorneys have been in the field, on work sites, and in boardrooms and courtrooms for more than 40 years, so our legal advice is grounded in direct, practical experience. We efficiently analyze the substance of construction-related challenges, help our clients respond in a decisive fashion, and communicate effectively with all parties, from ironworkers and masons to executives, engineers, and experts.
In addition to being experienced trial lawyers, our construction lawyers are also highly experienced in all forms of alternative dispute resolution techniques, including partnering, dispute review boards, mediations, arbitrations, and adjudications. We have successfully tried cases in state and federal courts, and before arbitration tribunals both domestically and abroad. The Construction Group’s attorneys provide the full spectrum of services necessary to serve owners, developers, contractors, construction managers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Cozen O’Connor’s Construction attorneys are ranked nationally by leading organizations and peer-reviewed publications, including Chambers USA, the Legal 500, and U.S. News/Best Lawyers. Law360 repeatedly has recognized the Construction group as a Practice Group of the Year.
Chambers Review
Cozen O'Connor demonstrates notable experience defending construction claims on behalf of contractors and subcontractors. It also has proficiency in arbitrations and providing advice on negotiations and construction delays.
Work Highlights
- 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cozen O'Connor has great attorneys. They are strong at collaborating with each other to meet and satisfy and strengthen their clients' positions."
"Cozen O'Connor has great attorneys. They are strong at collaborating with each other to meet and satisfy and strengthen their clients' positions."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Seeger is an esteemed litigator who handles complex construction disputes for clients engaged in energy and infrastructure projects. He is particularly knowledgeable of contentious matters arising from government contracts.
"Stephen Seeger is the best in the business."
"Stephen is a good advocate. He is extremely knowledgeable in the construction space and someone we trust to handle significant matters."
"He is very well polished and good at communicating appropriately with leaders."
"He is incredibly experienced and savvy."
Lawrence Prosen concentrates his practice on the representation of participants in public and private construction projects. He handles both construction-related disputes and construction contracting, acting on behalf of contractors, subcontractors and owners.
"Larry can see through the trees for the forest. He is very accommodating and responsive."
"Lawrence Prosen is very strategic and very to the point and direct. He is a very good construction litigator."
"Larry is very strong and has a vast knowledge of the FAR, and his experience with the different government entities has been invaluable."
Jesse Keene is noted for his strong practice in the construction space. He handles contract negotiation and the full range of construction litigation.
"Jesse is very knowledgeable on vendor disputes and settling matters in a cost-effective manner. He brings an honesty to every situation and great experience in these circumstances."
Benjamin Williams is an up-and-coming partner who has strong capabilities across a range of construction matters. Clients benefit from his background in construction management.
"He has good construction IQ."
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