Construction
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 1
About
Provided by Hanson Bridgett LLP
Our Chambers USA Band 1 ranked Construction Group provides tailored solutions to meet clients' business goals. Whether negotiating state-of-the-art projects or resolving disputes, our attorneys apply best practices with deep industry experience and a passion for design and construction. We serve clients regionally, nationally, and internationally.
In this dynamic field, we recognize that not every project goes smoothly and aggressive advocacy is sometimes necessary. We handle major construction claims including delay, loss of efficiency, default termination, surety, licensing, mechanics' lien, and stop notice claims.
We leverage technology and AI to efficiently manage the vast quantities of digital information generated on modern projects. We also have extensive experience with construction insurance coverage and indemnity claims, such as general liability, errors and omissions, builders risk, OCIP/CCIP, subcontractor default, and environmental contamination claims. Recognizing that disputes are often best resolved without litigation, we successfully use mediation and arbitration when appropriate.
Our Construction Group is supported by attorneys in related fields, including labor and employment, business, environmental, real estate, insurance recovery, general litigation, and public agency. This collaboration allows us to offer a broad spectrum of specialized legal services tailored to the construction industry.
Chambers Review
Hanson Bridgett LLP maintains a strong profile for its work in Integrated Project Delivery development, structuring complex contracts across a range of construction schemes. The firm advises a broad range of clients, including general contractors, on matters such as insurance coverage disputes, default, delay and defective construction disputes. Known for advising on projects in the infrastructure, healthcare, energy and education sectors, among others. Also able to offer expertise in complex arbitration matters.
Work Highlights
- Hanson Bridgett served as counsel to CalTrain in a number of disputes, relating to the electrification of a 60-mile rail corridor. These claims involved litigation, mediation, and the drafting and negotiation of contentious agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Hanson Bridgett are very adept at handling complex projects with multiple parties involved and showed exceptional legal experience in navigating complicated and sophisticated matters."
"Hanson Bridgett are market leaders. They are a terrific outlet."
"They are very responsive and very attentive."
"The team at Hanson Bridgett are very adept at handling complex projects with multiple parties involved and showed exceptional legal experience in navigating complicated and sophisticated matters."
"Hanson Bridgett are market leaders. They are a terrific outlet."
"They are very responsive and very attentive."
Notable Practitioners
David Buoncristiani has over four decades of experience handling construction-related disputes. He is particularly well versed in arbitrations and litigation relating to major infrastructure projects across the country.
"Dave is a terrific lawyer."
Howard Ashcraft is noted for his strong contract negotiation and drafting skills in relation to large national and international construction projects. His extensive experience encompasses a range of technical design and infrastructure projects, including in the Energy and Transportation sectors.
"Howard is the reason we choose Hanson Bridgett."
"He is a really brilliant lawyer."
Alex Baghdassarian frequently represents general contractors in litigation involving construction delays, terminations and defaults. He is particularly well versed in jury trials in both State and Federal Court.
"He is very attentive in observing his audience and listening."
"He is a really good construction lawyer."
Andrew Giacomini is a specialist trial lawyer with extensive experience resolving complex construction-related disputes at trial or through ADR proceedings.
"Andrew is a remarkable intellect and advocate. Watching him consume, integrate and articulate new information is both inspiring and humbling. He has an ability to quickly digest new and complex information and distill it to its essence, and then communicate it to his clients and decision-makers."
"Andrew is very successful litigator in the field of construction."
"Andrew is direct and to the point; when he delivers a message, it is indisputable."
Lisa Dal Gallo advises designers and contractors in major projects, including the construction of healthcare, educational and assisted living facilities. She offers extensive expertise concerning a variety of construction contract delivery models.
"Lisa showed exceptionally detailed knowledge of and insight into construction in legal terms and also operationally. Her advice on commercial terms and the construction industry in general was very helpful to my company."
"Lisa always sees the bigger picture."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hanson Bridgett LLP
California
Members
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Clients
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ABB, Inc
Airco Mechanical, Inc.
Auburn Constructors, Inc.
Autodesk, Inc.
Build Group, Inc.
California Department of General Services
Cook Children's Hospital
East Bay Municipal Water District
Frank M. Booth, Inc.
Fremont-Rideout Health Group
Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District
HDR Architecture & Engineering
HOK
Haworth
J.F. Shea Construction, Inc.
KCS West, Inc.
Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
Kingston Construction
Knife River Corporation
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
MaineGeneral Healthcare
Myers & Sons Construction
Otto Construction
Prologis
ROMA Design Group
Roebbelen Contracting, Inc.
Royal Electric Company
S.D. Deacon Corp. of California
San Mateo County Transit District
State of California, Department of Corrections
Sutter Health
Syblon Reid
Teichert Aggregates
Teichert Construction
Terra Insurance Company
Tsakopoulos Investments
UCSF Medical Center
URS Corporation
Industries
Provided by Hanson Bridgett LLP
Clean and waste water treatment
Coastal and marine
Commercial and industrial
Educational and government
Geotechnical and environmental
High-density residential
Highway and light rail
Hospital and health care
Sustainability practice with LEED®-accredited professionals
Tunnels and pipelines