Loring A. "Woody" Cook III

Loring ("Woody") A. Cook III has a comprehensive background in commercial law and complex civil litigation, both trial and appellate, with a focus on construction law in Boston, Massachusetts.

For over 45 years, Woody has provided legal guidance to a variety of clients in the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors. His services cover a wide range of areas from dispute resolution—such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, administrative proceedings, jury, and non-jury trials—to business planning, contract negotiation and drafting, mechanics liens creation, and advising during the construction process.

Woody is proficient in both managing construction projects and handling construction claims. He has worked on numerous notable projects, including the design and construction of Gillette Stadium, various terminals and roadways at Logan Airport, the new Harvard Law School, and significant Boston landmarks like the Big Dig, the MBTA Orange Line extension, and historic renovations such as the Old State House and Faneuil Hall. His experience spans multiple infrastructure types, including schools, hotels, multi-family housing projects, hospitals, bridges, power plants, and more.

Woody regularly shares his insights on construction subjects with legal and construction industry professionals. He also serves as an arbitrator, mediator, and master in construction disputes, offering his knowledge and understanding in resolving complex issues.