Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law

Kristin Langhoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Kristin, who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hugh D. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Hugh D., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hugh D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jared D. Newman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Jared D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jared D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Daniel, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Weber is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Washington, District of Columbia office and serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice. He brings more than 35 years of experience representing domestic and international contractors in construction law matters, including construction litigation and government contracts , in the United States and abroad. Steve’s practice focuses on representing construction contractors involved in power projects, hig...

Paul M. Renner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Construction Law. Paul M., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brad Friend focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, with an emphasis on construction law litigation, claim preparation, and dispute resolution. Based in McLean, Virginia, Brad represents clients in complex construction disputes across multiple jurisdictions. With more than twenty years of experience, he has served as lead counsel in multi‑million dollar matters involving a wide range of construction-related issues. Brad’s construction litigation exp...

J.P. Neyland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. J.P., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J.P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas J. Radio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Thomas J., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rachel Moore is an accomplished attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience. She practices in the areas of commercial, banking, and construction litigation, and appellate work. Licensed to practice in Alabama since 1992, her experience includes trying complex cases on behalf of financial institutions; handling foreclosures, judicial foreclosures, redemptions and deficiency actions, asset recovery, and negotiating and preparing workouts. In Rachel’s construction practice, she re...

Frank has 40+ years experience in litigating commercial cases. Much of his practice is devoted to construction matters, where he regularly represents owners and developers, contractors, suppliers, sureties and lenders at every level of the construction process. Frank also handles all types of contract disputes, shareholder and partnership issues, antitrust and trade regulation matters, real estate controversies and lender liability cases. He has extensive experience in arbitrations and trials...

James M. McCrae is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer who represents contractors and subcontractors in the area of construction litigation. Most recently, Mr. McCrae represented a floating dock contractor in appeals regarding the bond principal's defense of the surety's claim for indemnification before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Florida Supreme Court. Prior to practicing law, Mr. McCrae worked as a project manager for a local general commercial c...

Dale Coplan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Dale, who practices law in Englewood, Colorado, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dale is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey Alitz is Chair of Freeman Mathis & Gary’s Construction and Design Law national practice section and is a partner in the Boston office. For over two decades, he has been a nationally recognized A&E attorney who has tried cases throughout New England defending an array of construction and design professionals. Mr. Alitz ‘s mediation and arbitration experience, particularly concerning construction and real estate disputes is extensive. Over his multi-decade career, Mr...

Roger Henriksen employs his background in accounting and over thirty years in law to help his clients achieve their business objectives. Specializing in energy, construction, industrial contracting and real property law, he is continuously recognized by his peers and clients for his outstanding customer service and innovative solutions. Roger has extensive experience representing public and private owners and contractors in a variety of industries in matters involving acquisition and developm...

Mr. Berman concentrates his practice in construction, contracts, real estate and business matters including claims and alternative dispute resolution. He also focuses on "green" building and "lean" construction matters. Mr. Berman is active in several major construction industry associations. He a member of the Forum on the Construction Industry of the American Bar Association, the Washtenaw Contractors Association, and the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. Mr. Berman ...