Construction
USA Guide 2024 : Colorado
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About
Provided by Woods Aitken LLP
Woods Aitken’s national construction law practice group has counseled clients in the construction industry throughout the United States since the Firm’s founding in 1921. This tradition and dedication to the construction industry provides the experience and knowledge from which creative, value-driven, and ethical solutions to the challenges facing our construction clients can be achieved. Our service-oriented philosophy fuels our commitment to long-term client relationships and enables us to provide effective solutions consistent with the goals and business propositions of our clients.
Woods Aitken counsels companies from all facets of the construction industry. Our clients include general contractors, trade contractors, specialty subcontractors, project owners, architects, engineers, suppliers, and sureties working on a variety of types of construction projects. We have experience in all legal aspects of the construction process from bid to project closeout.
When disputes arise, Woods Aitken strives to work with our clients to identify the key issues and develop efficient and cost-effective approaches to early resolution. We have obtained favorable settlements for our clients through mediations, dispute review boards and other early resolution processes. However, if resolution cannot be achieved short of trial, our team has extensive experience in construction litigation having achieved success in arbitrations, state and federal courts, and other evidentiary proceedings.
Chambers Review
Woods Aitken LLP has an experienced construction team advising an array of clients, including contractors and owners. The team frequently acts on subcontractor disputes, and is active in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and transportation.
Work Highlights
- Woods Aitken LLP represented Weifield Group Contracting in a dispute involving a casino project in Black Hawk, Colorado, involving claims brought by Weifield against the general contractor and owner as well as pass-through claims asserted against Weifield by the general contractor. The totality of claims involved exceeded $100 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Woods Aitken provides outstanding coordination of experts and highly qualified staff."
"The firm has very competent attorneys covering many facets of law."
"The team at Woods Aitken are always very responsive, whether by phone, video calls or email as necessary to provide a great level of service."
"Woods Aitken provides outstanding coordination of experts and highly qualified staff."
"The firm has very competent attorneys covering many facets of law."
"The team at Woods Aitken are always very responsive, whether by phone, video calls or email as necessary to provide a great level of service."
Notable Practitioners
Alvin Cohen has notable litigation and arbitration experience. Contractors and subcontractors number among his clients.
"He has total grasp of construction law issues and firm knowledge of commercial issues, and has the experience to know when a claim is good and when it is not."
"Alvin provides a unique perspective to problems and opportunities given his unparalleled experience."
Joel Heusinger is noted for his representation of contractors and subcontractors in litigation matters, such as delay and defect disputes.
"Joel brings incredible experience, knowledge, communication and coordination."
"Joel not only has the legal experience but is a master of complex case management."
"His communication is clear and engaging, and he combines a strategic mindset with a clear understanding of the case. He always keeps an eye on the commercial implications, ensuring that the case progresses in a direction that aligns with the client's best interest."
Kory George is cochair of the construction law practice. He is recognized for his ability to handle dispute resolutions, with notable experience of advising on breach of contract and design defect allegations.
"Kory is extremely thoughtful, strategic and a pleasure to work with."
"Kory has the unique ability to bring common sense and calmness to contentious issues. Kory's no-nonsense approach to problem solving allows him to quickly get to the heart of the issue."
Ranked Lawyers at
Woods Aitken LLP
Colorado
Members
Provided by Woods Aitken LLP
Abigail Frame
Amanda Hoberg
Audrey Svane
Colin Baumchen
Daniel Gross
James Overcash
Head of Department
Karen Rogers
Kerry Kester
Head of Department
Laura DePetro
Lena Lucas
Lexi Weisbeck
Sarah Mielke