Ralph B. Germany, Jr.

Ralph B. Germany, Jr.

Jackson, MS recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

317 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Construction Law

Biography

Ralph Germany has broad experience with construction issues and disputes. Ralph has successfully handled matters involving the construction of condominiums, highways, commercial buildings and chemical plants. Ralph’s work has included contract negotiations, claim negotiations, litigation and arbitration. Ralph works with clients on a daily basis to develop strategies for solving problems that have arisen on on-going construction projects.Ralph has worked with clients on a broad range of construction matters, literally from the beginning (contract negotiations) to the end of projects (claim resolution).

Ralph has worked with clients in negotiating contracts at the start of construction projects.

Ralph has negotiated with owners, subcontractors and lenders in work-outs on projects that have suffered from funding and payment issues.

Ralph has worked with clients to formulate and negotiate claims that arose during the course of construction.

Ralph has litigated and arbitrated a broad range of construction disputes. Ralph has litigated and arbitrated claims over the following issues: defective plans and specifications; scope of design-build responsibility; delay; acceleration; defective construction; surety takeover; over-inspection; remission of liquidated damages; and many other issues.

Ralph works daily with clients to develop strategies for avoiding and controlling problems on their construction projects.
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

317 Best Lawyers awards

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP logo

Overview

  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1990
  • Mississippi State University, B.A., graduated 1987

  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
  • Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar

  • Mississippi Associated Builders & Contractors - Member
  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
  • Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
  • Mississippi Associated Builders & Contractors - Member
  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1990
  • Mississippi State University, B.A., graduated 1987

Client Testimonials

Over the course of five years, our experience with Ralph has been nothing short of extraordinary. He communicates his knowledge of the applicable law in such a way that we feel engaged in the process. He is remarkably responsive. We have on-going discussions via e-mail that result in a level of understanding among our team that is extremely helpful. This communication makes him very cost-effective. We could not be more pleased with his representation of our interests.

William Ware (Mid-State Construction Company)

Ralph Germany is a trusted resource for our firm. He has consistently provided solid advice in a professional manner. I would not hesitate to recommend Ralph to others.

Ron Emory (Century Construction)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Construction Law, Jackson, MS (2023)
  • Construction Law, Jackson, MS (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Construction Law
Awards:
  • Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Construction Litigation, 2011-2012

Case History

Cases
  • Other Court Admissions
  • United States Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi

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