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Provided by Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino
The core of VLMG’s practice is devoted to the construction and engineering industry. All of VLMG’s partners have devoted their careers to construction law, where they counsel clients through dispute resolution on some of the most complex of construction disputes. VLMG advises its clients in federal and state courts, arbitration, and other forums of dispute resolution, including international arbitration (as explained more fully immediately below). VLMG’s team has substantial experience handling major litigations and arbitrations on national and global mega-projects, but also provides sound advice on more local disputes for its wide client base.
Chambers Review
Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino is a boutique construction firm with an impressive international client base. It boasts a deep bench of highly experienced construction law specialists handling a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious mandates. It regularly advises clients on high-value dispute resolution proceedings domestically and internationally. The team is noted for its expertise in the power and industrial sectors and also involved in the construction of a number of high-end rail, highway and airport developments.
Work Highlights
- Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino represented Parsons Transportation Group in a breach of contract claim brought by its primary subcontractor in connection with a 12-year project for the development of a statutorily mandated train control system and all related facilities for New Jersey Transit.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"VLMG has one of the strongest groups of construction attorneys in the country. Their knowledge in the international construction arbitration arena is quite extensive and they are a go-to firm for international construction disputes."
"The team are excellent, extremely knowledgeable, well organized and proactive in their approach."
"The firm have strong team members with a good breadth of experience and a deep understanding."
"VLMG has one of the strongest groups of construction attorneys in the country. Their knowledge in the international construction arbitration arena is quite extensive and they are a go-to firm for international construction disputes."
"The team are excellent, extremely knowledgeable, well organized and proactive in their approach."
"The firm have strong team members with a good breadth of experience and a deep understanding."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Varela maintains an excellent reputation as a leading construction practitioner with broad experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters relating to large commercial development and infrastructure projects.
"He is excellent at handling client relationships."
Todd Metz focuses his practice on disputes, with experience in arbitration proceedings as well as litigation relating to major domestic and international construction projects.
"Todd is extremely responsive."
Christopher Burke is noted for his expertise in complex construction disputes, advising on litigation as well as arbitration proceedings. He has particular experience in matters relating to the construction of power plants and public infrastructure.
"Christopher is very experienced."
Joseph Guarino primarily handles dispute resolution in the construction sector, including major claims relating to the development of energy facilities, hotel complexes and commercial buildings.
Brian Dugdale advises on a wide array of construction matters, including contract negotiation, joint venture formation and dispute resolution.
"He is an excellent lawyer. He is astute in both contract negotiation and litigation. He is responsive and thorough."
"Brian is extremely sharp and knowledgeable about Virginia law."
David Wonderlick is an expert construction practitioner who concentrates his practice on the representation of clients in construction and engineering disputes.
"David is very experienced."
"He is a great lawyer and very well prepared."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Clients
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Balfour Beatty
Clark Construction
DPR Construction
Gilbane Building Company
Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
Parsons Transportation Group
Industries
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Commercial Litigation
Construction
Government Contracts
International Construction Arbitration
Surety