Representative Engagements - Hotels/Leisure/Commercial
- represented electrical subcontractor in claim against general
contractor arising out of delays and disruption for a $200 million
luxury hotel in New York, NY
- drafted and negotiated an architectural services agreement with
architect and drafted a construction contract for a real estate
developer of a high-rise (90+ story) office building in Chicago, IL
- represented a major national electrical construction contractor in a
suit against the vendor of fire alarm systems for a new casino hotel
in Atlantic City, NJ for damages due to delay and disruption resulting
from malfunction of equipment
- represented real estate developer/owner in Philadelphia, PA in the
drafting and negotiating of an architectural services agreement and a
GMP construction contract for a $125 million, 55-story office tower.
Consulted with client as to contract administration and resolution of
claims. Project completed on time and on budget.
- represented a major construction surety of a government high-rise
office building in Miami, FL in performance bond surety in defense of
claims in excess of $5 million relating to alleged defects in
principal's work
- drafted and negotiated architectural services agreements for a real
estate developer of a high-rise office tower in Atlanta, GA in
bifurcating design architect from working drawings architect
- represented manufacturer of security and fire alarm systems and
controls for HVAC equipment in Philadelphia, PA in defense of claim
for delay and disruption by electrical contractor in $100 million
historic renovation of office building. Participated in
10-party/five-day mini-trial.
- represented developer (a major insurance company) in
the zoning approval process with the city of Philadelphia for a
high-rise office building and hotel complex; consulted
with owner regarding the appropriate project delivery system; handled
construction claims and environmental issues; prepared joint
venture agreements between developers; and drafted all
construction-related documents
- represented major commercial developer in Chicago, IL in litigation
arising out of significant glass failure in a high-rise office
building
- represented a Chicago real estate investment firm in claims
against glass manufacturer for glass coatings failure in a high-rise
office building in Philadelphia, PA
- represented stone cladding subcontractor in claims arising out of
construction of office, hotel tower and garage complex in central
Philadelphia
- represented general contractor/construction manager in connection
with lawsuits arising out of the MGM Grand Hotel fire in Las Vegas, NV
- represented a Canadian real estate developer of a major office tower
in Dallas, TX in claim against manufacturer/installer of window
washing equipment
- represented a Fortune 500 corporation in defending over $5 million
in claims arising out of extensive rehabilitation to major corporate
headquarters in New York, NY high-rise office building
- defended a major insurance company that had constructed a hotel
and conference center facility in Philadelphia, PA against a claim
brought by the general contractor on behalf of itself and its
subcontractors
- represented a manufacturer of pre-cast concrete building materials
used in an office building curtain wall of a multi-story office
building and garage in Austin, TX in defense of $35 million claim for
damages based on claims of product failure. Also assisted in
resolution of disputes with insurer to secure indemnity and defense
costs.
- represented a major California developer in a suit against the
general contractor in a case involving major structural defects in
high-rise office building in Denver, CO.
