Construction
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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
A noted leader in the field, Cozen O'Connor demonstrates excellent credentials in a range of construction law matters. The firm acts for a number of major construction companies, real estate developers and contractors on major infrastructure projects and related litigation and arbitration claims. It draws from related strengths in its labor and employment, environmental and corporate law practices to offer an integrated service to clients.
Work Highlights
- Cozen O'Connor represented the joint venture of WSP USA and HOK in claims relating to delays, errors and omissions, in connection with the redevelopment of Terminal B of LaGuardia Airport.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They understand complex and nuanced matters affected by a multitude of variables. They are very diverse and are able to cover a variety of legal matters tangential to core construction disputes."
"Cozen is capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"They are a good firm with strong staff."
"They understand complex and nuanced matters affected by a multitude of variables. They are very diverse and are able to cover a variety of legal matters tangential to core construction disputes."
"Cozen is capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"They are a good firm with strong staff."
Notable Practitioners
Bruce Ficken cochairs the team at Cozen O'Connor and is highly respected for his leading construction litigation practice. He also has experience with contract documentation for owners and developers.
"He is an excellent lawyer."
Raymond DeLuca earns praise for his experience in litigating construction claims on behalf of contractors and owners. He is also adept in drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
"Ray has a tremendous ability to grasp the technical issues in a case. He's a top-rate lawyer. He is highly efficient."
Jeffery Mullen is noted for his broad construction practice. His clients benefit from his background as a contractor and project manager. He counsels and represents owners, developers, contractors and design professionals in all stages of the construction process.
"Jeffrey is able to see the big picture as well as the details and keep the focus on the best available outcome."
Kenneth Cushing advises clients on an array of issues related to construction projects, ranging from disputes relating to defect claims to contract negotiations. He counsels and represents project owners, developers, contractors and design professionals in all phases of construction projects.
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