Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Construction
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John O’Meara, an AV – Preeminent rated attorney through Martindale-Hubbell, is a senior partner of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara LLP. Mr. O’Meara is a multi-year designated Super Lawyer , which is an award given to the top five percent of attorneys, and is based on peer review and achievement, and was named a Top 1% lawyer by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Mr. O’Meara’s career as a trial lawyer spans over 30 years and includes the han...
Evan is a litigator who works predominantly in the area of construction law. He represents and advises contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals in all stages of the construction and development process. His experience includes drafting and negotiating construction, design, and design/build contracts. Additionally, he represents owners, contractors, and subcontractors in a variety of civil litigation matters. Evan, a Lumberton, North Carolina-native, earned his bachelor's ...
Mariana D. Bravo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Mariana D. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mariana D. Bravo 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 Marian...
Lawrence Drabot is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Lawrence practices law in Brookfield, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence Drabot since 2025. 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 Lawrence Drabot is held by oth...
Bruce Meller has been a Partner at Peckar & Abramson PC since 1979 and is based in River Edge, New Jersey. His practice focuses on Construction Law and Construction Litigation , representing participants in complex construction matters across the United States. Bruce has been recognized by legal industry publications including Chambers USA , Who’s Who Legal , and The Legal 500: United States for his work in construction-related disputes and trial proceedings. Bruce’s work incl...
Greer Mallette serves as managing partner and focuses his practice on real estate, construction, and business litigation matters. He advises small business owners regarding their rights, duties, and obligations, and has litigated claims of shareholder oppression, squeeze-outs, and breach of fiduciary duties. He works with banks, title companies and other property owners on matters related to commercial contracts, leases, loan closings and resolves real estate problems, such as title and bound...
Mr. Metcalf is an accomplished construction lawyer with more than 25 years of experience successfully representing clients in all aspects of construction law and litigation. Whether dealing with the day-to-day legal issues that arise in a client’s business, or serving as an effective client advocate in the periodic disputes that clients face, Mr. Metcalf serves as both a trusted advisor and an effective litigator for his clients. Mr. Metcalf’s legal practice follows a successful t...
Stuart M. Lederman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Stuart M. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart M. Lederman since 2007. 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 Stuart...
Martin Geagan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Martin practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Martin Geagan since 2026. 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 Martin Geagan is held by other lawyers.
William H. Catto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. William H. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized William H. Catto 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 William H. C...
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