Construction
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 2
About
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SGR’s Construction Practice is well-known in the industry for its extensive and deep knowledge of construction law and issues.
Several of the practice’s attorneys have engineering degrees and construction industry experience. The Construction Practice’s unique insight to the industry results in superior representation at a lower cost during contract negotiations and dispute resolutions because our attorneys can quickly understand complex problems and propose common sense solutions that take into account the differing perspectives of the project participants.
The Construction Practice is highly regarded for its skill in drafting and negotiating form contracts and project specific contracts, including design, construction, design-build, EPC, construction management, subcontractor, service, operating and maintenance, public-private partnerships, and purchase agreements. The firm is also a “go to” practice for construction compliance counseling.
The Construction Practice is also highly regarded for its extensive experience representing clients in litigation, arbitration, and mediation, handling claims that include differing site conditions, defects, defaults, delays, productivity, acceleration, express and constructive change, liens, bonds, insurance, payment, completion, terminations, and bid protests.
Chambers Review
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is respected for its skill in drafting and negotiating a wide range of construction contracts. The team also lends its capabilities to contentious construction mandates, including alternative dispute resolution. A number of Smith Gambrell attorneys hold engineering and construction backgrounds, making the team a strong choice to handle highly technical matters.
Work Highlights
- Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP supported Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority in its 20-year program to renovate and expand its facilities.
Strengths
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"Smith, Gambrell & Russell's team has proven to be responsive, attentive and precise in the quality and the level of work product produced."
"Smith, Gambrell & Russell has a strong bench of talent."
"Smith, Gambrell & Russell's team has proven to be responsive, attentive and precise in the quality and the level of work product produced."
"Smith, Gambrell & Russell has a strong bench of talent."
Notable Practitioners
Gregory Smith has extensive experience in construction, contract and government procurement matters advising clients on contact formation as well as dispute resolution proceedings.
"His calm demeanor instills confidence when providing legal advice in crisis situations."
Darren Rowles regularly acts for contractors and subcontractors on both contentious and noncontentious construction matters.
"He is a fantastic attorney and is very good with transactions, litigation and clients."
"Darren has unique diplomacy that helps guide decision-making."
Peter Crofton advises clients on the complete array of construction project-related matters including construction contracts, project advice and dispute resolution.
"Peter Crofton is very detail-oriented."
Scott Cahalan handles complex construction disputes, as well as assisting clients with contract review.
"Scott Cahalan is a great, knowledgeable lawyer."
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