Best Lawyers in Georgia, United States for Litigation - Construction
Robert Crewdson, Chair of the Atlanta Construction Law Practice, focuses on the litigation and transactional needs of national and international clients in the development and construction industry. Robert’s practice includes disputes for owners and real estate investors around the country and worldwide, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation in both state and federal courts. His cases often involve contractor terminations, extra work claims, delay claims, and substantial cons...
Eric Nelson is a partner with Smith, Currie & Hancock and practices in the area of construction law and government contracts, representing owners, engineers, general contractors, EPC and design-build contractors, construction managers and subcontractors. Mr. Nelson’s practice primarily involves dispute resolution of construction-related claims. He has tried cases in federal and state courts throughout the county and before the various federal government boards of contract appeals. He has ...
Kirk Johnston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Kirk, 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 Kirk is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
S. Gregory Joy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. S. Gregory, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which S. Gregory is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
J. Alexander (“Alex”) Prescott is a trial lawyer focusing on the representation of policyholders in insurance coverage disputes in a variety of insurance policies, including commercial general liability, professional liability, D&O, employment practices liability, commercial property, and builders risk policies. Alex also represents clients in business litigation matters and individuals in tort cases involving catastrophic injury. He has successfully litigated, including preva...
Katherine Klein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Construction. Katherine, 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 Katherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Louis LaFeve is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. Louis, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexander Bell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Alexander, 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 Alexander is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Jack Mayo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Jack, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jack is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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