Jeffrey Hamera
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Construction
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About
Provided by Jeffrey Hamera
Practice Areas
Mr. Hamera is the vice chair of Duane Morris' Construction Group and provides legal services focused on the construction industry. Mr. Hamera's clients include project owners, general contractors, design/builders, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers and sureties. He negotiates and drafts the full range of contracts for construction projects, including design agreements, construction contracts, construction management agreements, EPC contracts and design/build agreements. He also represents clients in preparation of claims and dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation, of claims for breach of contract, delay, disruption, loss of productivity, change orders, mechanics liens, errors and omissions, construction defects and insurance claims under professional liability, general liability and builder’s risk policies.
Career
Duane Morris LLP: Partner, 2008-present, Associate, 2006-2007; Jenkens & Gilchrist: Counsel 2005-2006, Associate, 2001-2005; Baker McKenzie: Associate, 1996-2001; Stein, Ray & Conway: Associate, 1995-1996
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association; Associated General Contractors – Illinois; Chicago Bar Association; Chicago Building Congress; Chi Epsilon Society of Civil Engineers; Design Build Institute of America; Illinois Society of Professional Engineers; Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association; National Society of Professional Engineers; Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys
Personal
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1994; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Civil Engineering, M.S., 1987, B.S., 1986
Chambers Review
USA
Jeffrey Hamera is a cradle-to-grave construction lawyer who is capable of advising clients on everything from front-end contracts to back-end disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jeff is a great relationship partner."
"Jeff is one of the very best construction lawyers in Chicago."
"Jeff is a great relationship partner."
"Jeff is one of the very best construction lawyers in Chicago."
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