Best Lawyers in Georgia, United States for Construction Law
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Chris Phillips is a partner in the Savannah office of the Firm. His practice areas include medical malpractice defense , construction law , products liability , insurance law, and general litigation . Chris focuses his practice on defense of hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other health care related professionals in medical malpractice matters. He has successfully defended numerous wrongful death and permanent injury cases for various health care providers. Chris also concentrates in the ar...
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...
Katherine Klein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Construction. Katherine practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Klein since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Katherine Klein is held by other lawyers.
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...
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...
Leanna Ruotanen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Leanna practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Leanna Ruotanen since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Le...
Derek Andre is an associate in the firm’s Construction Practice Group. He represents owners, developers, and contractors in disputes, transactions, and as project counsel in a wide range of legal, compliance, regulatory, and strategic issues. With experience in complex disputes and transactions, he regularly helps business clients avoid disputes where possible and navigate the legal and commercial risks if disputes arise. Derek frequently writes on topics related to construction dispute...
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...
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