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Provided by Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Eckert Seamans’ Construction practice group provides comprehensive legal services representing public and private owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, and bonding companies. The team provides a wide range of experience on various projects of national and international scope and prominence. Representative projects include mass transit systems, sports stadiums, hydroelectric plants, steel mills, water and wastewater plants, dams, schools, office buildings, roads and bridges, factories and process facilities, gantry cranes, ports, power plants, state capitol buildings, hotels and casinos, greenhouses, and numerous other types of commercial, industrial, and governmental projects.

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Construction - Pennsylvania
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Eckert Seamens Cherin & Mellott, LLC has a well-respected construction practice which represents clients such as public and private owners, suppliers, designers and sureties. The firm is esteemed for its strength in construction disputes and also regularly advises on bidding and procurement, government contracts and regulatory compliance issues. It is active in both national and international projects in the infrastructure, energy and education sectors.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Scott Cessar
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Scott Cessar
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Band 1

Scott Cessar works on an array of construction disputes, including defective work and loss of productivity claims. Clients such as owners, contractors and subcontractors regularly turn to him for his solid counsel.

"Scott is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with."

"Scott is such a wealth of information. His knowledge and experience in the construction industry makes a world of difference in how he approaches and evaluates a matter."

"Scott is very detailed, and when he lays out the options, he is very clear. He is very involved and eager to find a common ground. He is always available, on and off the clock."

Christopher Opalinski
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Christopher Opalinski
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Band 2

Christopher Opalinski chairs the litigation practice at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott and focuses on construction disputes. His client base consists of contractors, subcontractors and owners.

"Chris Opalinski is very good at understanding each case. His memory and abilities to comprehend complex issues are rare and very impressive. He is extremely thorough."

"He is an absolutely excellent lawyer."

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David Meredith
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Up and Coming

David Meredith focuses his construction practice on disputes, representing owners, contractors, subcontractors, and material and equipment suppliers. He handles litigation, arbitrations and mediations in connection with delay, acceleration, loss of productivity, defective work, termination, mechanics' liens, and payment and performance bond claims.

"David is very responsive to questions and concerns, and is very much on top of all matters he is handling for us."

"David is readily available and has done a fantastic job for us."

"He provides excellent information on the matters that I have to manage for the business and provides updates and the information I need to allow me to do my job effectively."

Ranked Lawyers at
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

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Pennsylvania

Construction

Scott Cessar
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Scott Cessar
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Band 1
Christopher Opalinski
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Christopher Opalinski
2
Band 2
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David Meredith
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Up and Coming

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