Best Lawyers in Pennsylvania, United States for Litigation - Construction
William D. Clifford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. William D. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized William D. Clifford since 2006. 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 D. Clifford is held by other lawyers.
Raymond L. DeLuca has 20 years of experience as a construction lawyer who represents owners, contractors, and design professionals in all phases of the construction and dispute resolution process. He has litigated numerous significant construction claims, from the owner, contractor, and design professional's perspectives, and has tried cases in state and federal courts, and in arbitrations. In addition, Raymond has drafted and negotiated design, construction, and procurement contracts for maj...
Bruce W. Ficken chairs the firm’s Construction Law group and is a recognized authority in representing clients in construction and commercial litigation, as well as managing risk in construction projects. As lead counsel he has successfully conducted more than 60 major trials in the United States and in international arbitrations. He has also helped numerous owners and developers with contract documentation, contract and project administration, and dispute avoidance and resolution. Bruc...
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...
Patrick Delaney is a Senior Partner at MacDonald Illig. He concentrates his practice in the area of Commercial Litigation. During the course of his career, Mr. Delaney has litigated disputes in the federal and state courts throughout Pennsylvania and in various other jurisdictions. He has also handled numerous complex commercial disputes before arbitration tribunals, including panels convened through the American Arbitration Association and the International Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Delaney h...
Mr. Torrance is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. He concentrates his practice in the areas of business torts and commercial litigation with a particular emphasis in construction and surety law. His experience includes representation of owners, contractors, design professionals, suppliers, and sureties in private and publicly-funded projects. He has prosecuted mechanic's lien claims in ten states and Canada and regularly prosecutes and defends claims for contract funds, ch...
Attorney Brad Mellor joined Bowles Rice in June 2018, bringing 30 years of experience to the firm’s Construction Law Team. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and works from the firm’s Southpointe, Pennsylvania office. His wide range of experience in the construction industry includes contract preparation and negotiation, contract enforcement through litigation or arbitration and dispute avoidance and resolution. Brad advises clients through every phase of a const...
Area of Emphasis David White is a shareholder in the Firm’s Construction, Litigation, and Energy and Natural Resources groups. Mr. White’s construction experience includes representing contractors, subcontractors, design engineers and project owners in disputes involving gas pipelines and compressor stations, steel mills, roads, retaining walls, industrial furnaces, airports, shopping centers and retail complexes, underground utilities, hospitals, commercial buildings, schools, an...
Ronald L. Hicks, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Ronald L. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Ronald L. Hicks, Jr. since 2011. 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 Ronald L....
Matthew Lautman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Matthew practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Lautman 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 Ma...
Area of Emphasis Marc Felezzola is a shareholder in Babst Calland’s Litigation and Environmental groups. Mr. Felezzola’s practice focuses on complex construction-related and environmental matters. On the construction side of his practice, Mr. Felezzola serves as outside general counsel for owners, developers, design professionals, and construction companies, and frequently represents them in a variety of commercial and construction-related disputes including construction bid prote...
Gary’s practice consists primarily of federal and state court litigation , arbitrations, and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Much of his practice involves multi-party claims, including class action litigation. Gary has represented both individual and corporate clients in many different types of litigation and has an active mediation and arbitration practice. Gary has been lead counsel in complex litigation involving: Officers and directors liability Corporate disputes ...
Jacob Mellor is an attorney with Scotti Law Group PC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, representing clients in Construction Law and Litigation - Construction matters. His practice includes construction and commercial litigation , with experience advising architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners ranging from small businesses to multi-national companies. Mr. Mellor assists clients with construction contracts, project-related agreements, dispute resolution, and litigation strategy. He ...
Michael Pileggi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Pileggi 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 Michael Pileggi is held by other lawyers.
Erik Bergenthal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Oil and Gas Law. Erik practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Erik Bergenthal 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 Erik Bergenthal is held by other lawyers.
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