Best Lawyers Near You in Atlanta, Georgia for Construction Law
Jonathan R. Mayo is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP. Jonathan’s practice includes advising and representing construction owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on both public and private projects. He has represented clients in arbitrations, mediations, cases in state and federal courts, appeals before federal boards of contract appeals, and bid protests to the Government Accountability Office. He also has expe...
JD Howard is an Associate in the firm’s Environmental and Construction Practice Groups. JD focuses his practice on the national representation of project owners, lenders, investors, developers, general contractors, and specialty subcontractors in the drafting, negotiation, and review of design, engineering, and construction agreements. He has assisted clients with the design, construction, and renovation of major commercial buildings, multi-family housing projects (including condominium...
Jake is native Georgian from Forsyth County who represents plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of civil litigation, including breach of contract, fraud, construction litigation, and other business disputes. He has also briefed or argued appeals in state and federal courts of appeal, including the United States Supreme Court. Before joining the firm, Jake clerked for Judge Adalberto Jordan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Miami, Florida and practiced civil litigation...
Carroll Hart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Carroll, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carroll is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Leanna Ruotanen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Leanna, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leanna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dakota E. Knehans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Construction. Dakota E., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dakota E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bradley Sands is an associate on the Construction Team. He focuses on construction litigation and contract drafting, review, and negotiation. Brad has successfully represented owners, general contractors, and major subcontractors alike in a wide range of projects within the construction industry. Brad provides legal advice to clients throughout the entire life cycle of a project, from initial contract drafting to final arbitration award. Brad has maintained his professional engineering licens...
Steven J. Stuart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Steven J., 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 Steven J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Preston Ehlers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Government Relations Practice and Litigation - Construction. Preston, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Preston is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian Remler is in the firm’s Environmental and Construction Practice. Brian focuses his practice on assessing the potential environmental liability involved in real estate transactions and allocating risks for environmentally impacted properties. Brian attended The University of North Carolina and received a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Asian Studies. Brian then attended Stetson University College of Law where he was a Notes and Comments Editor, and later the Executive Editor...
Mr. Adams centers his practice in the areas of construction litigation and commercial litigation. Since joining HLP, he has represented general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and material suppliers in a variety of construction disputes as well as complex commercial disputes. His experience includes disputes concerning mechanic’s liens, construction defects, contract disputes, construction delays, payment disputes, and various other matters. Mr. Adams has experience representi...
Aaron Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Aaron, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christopher J. Daniels is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Christopher J., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jake Carroll is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Jake, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jake is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert Kozloski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Construction Law. Robert, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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