www.aalrr.com CONSTRUCTION ATTORNEYS Jillian N. Alexander Lisa R. Allred Molly L. Amt Christopher S. Andre Robert E. Anslow Hal G. Block David D. Boyer Jeff Burch W. Bryce Chastain Andreas C. Chialtas Andrew D. Foley Jeffrey W. Frey Robert Fried L. Brent Garrett Jesus R. Gonzales, Jr. Amber S. Healy Martin A. Hom Suparna Jain Jonathan Judge Thomas W. Kovacich Geoff D. La Val Hugh W. Lee Thomas A. Lenz Mia A. Lomedico Brian D. Martin Damian J. Martinez Stephen M. McLoughlin Wesley A. Miliband Contractors and their associations were some of our first clients when the firm was founded in 1979—and we’ve been extensively involved in all aspects of construction matters throughout California ever since. A recognized leader in the construction industry, our attorneys represent owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and public entities in all phases of the construction process, from corporate formation to contract drafting and negotiation; bid document preparation; alternative delivery methods; competitive bidding, compliance with MBE/WBE/DBE goals; bid protests; substitutions; project management and contract administration; risk- management; safety and health issues, including compliance with Cal/ OSHA regulations; all facets of labor issues, including prevailing wage, project labor agreements, and wage and hour issues; scheduling, delay, and disruption issues; change orders and directives; and claims litigation and defense, including breach of contract, complex time- related litigation, and mechanics lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond actions. We have achieved significant victories for our clients in litigation, arbitration, through favorable settlements at mediation, and through direct negotiation. We have advised clients on buying and selling companies, as well as transition plans. Our construction attorneys have a significant breadth of experience and demonstrated proven excellence, and are routinely recognized by trade organizations, the community, and our clients as providing superior legal service. Many of our attorneys serve on the legislative or employee relations committees of organizations like Associated Builders & Contractors, the Associated General Contractors of America, the Southern California Contractor’s Association, the California Chamber of Commerce, Cal/ OSHA Advisory Committee, and the Engineering Contractors Association. Others have professional degrees related to construction, which provides technical knowledge of the field and enhances their ability to craft practical, real-world solutions. Our “insider’s knowledge” Industries
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CONSTRUCTIONATTORNEYSJillian N. Alexander
Lisa R. Allred
Molly L. Amt
Christopher S. Andre
Robert E. Anslow
Hal G. Block
David D. Boyer
Jeff Burch
W. Bryce Chastain
Andreas C. Chialtas
Andrew D. Foley
Jeffrey W. Frey
Robert Fried
L. Brent Garrett
Jesus R. Gonzales, Jr.
Amber S. Healy
Martin A. Hom
Suparna Jain
Jonathan Judge
Thomas W. Kovacich
Geoff D. La Val
Hugh W. Lee
Thomas A. Lenz
Mia A. Lomedico
Brian D. Martin
Damian J. Martinez
Stephen M. McLoughlin
Wesley A. Miliband
Contractors and their associations were some of our first clients whenthe firm was founded in 1979—and we’ve been extensively involved in allaspects of construction matters throughout California ever since. Arecognized leader in the construction industry, our attorneys representowners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers,and public entities in all phases of the construction process, fromcorporate formation to contract drafting and negotiation; biddocument preparation; alternative delivery methods; competitivebidding, compliance with MBE/WBE/DBE goals; bid protests;substitutions; project management and contract administration; risk-management; safety and health issues, including compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations; all facets of labor issues, including prevailing wage,project labor agreements, and wage and hour issues; scheduling,delay, and disruption issues; change orders and directives; and claimslitigation and defense, including breach of contract, complex time-related litigation, and mechanics lien, stop payment notice, andpayment bond actions. We have achieved significant victories for ourclients in litigation, arbitration, through favorable settlements atmediation, and through direct negotiation. We have advised clients onbuying and selling companies, as well as transition plans. Ourconstruction attorneys have a significant breadth of experience anddemonstrated proven excellence, and are routinely recognized bytrade organizations, the community, and our clients as providingsuperior legal service.
Many of our attorneys serve on the legislative or employee relationscommittees of organizations like Associated Builders & Contractors, theAssociated General Contractors of America, the Southern CaliforniaContractor’s Association, the California Chamber of Commerce, Cal/OSHA Advisory Committee, and the Engineering ContractorsAssociation. Others have professional degrees related to construction,which provides technical knowledge of the field and enhances theirability to craft practical, real-world solutions. Our “insider’s knowledge”
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Anthony P. Niccoli
Justin R. Peters
Scott J. Sachs
Constance J. Schwindt
Brian W. Smith
Susana P. Solano
David A. Soldani
Jonathan S. Vick
Wendy H. Wiles
Lisa C. Zaradich
RELATED PRACTICES AREASAgreements & Front EndDocuments
Bidding & Bid Protests
Bond Counsel
CEQA
Collective Bargaining & LaborRelations
Construction Claims & Litigation
COVID-19
Election & Reorganization
Eminent Domain
Environmental, Land Use & Zoning
Facilities, Construction, RealEstate & Business
False Claims Act
Federal Contracting
Labor & Employment Law
OSHA/Safety
Public Finance
Public Works & Prevailing Wage
Purchasing & Procurement
Real Estate
Workplace Training
allows us to work hand-in-hand with clients to provide proactiveadvice and, when needed, precise litigation strategies.
We have successfully implemented flexible and innovative approachesthat have been used in resolving construction and design performanceissues disputes and budgetary constraints, which has allowed us toassist clients in resolving problems and getting their projectscompleted, thereby avoiding costly litigation.
We work with a diverse clientele, including developers, contractors,subcontractors, material suppliers, and public entities, on a full range ofconstruction-related services, including contract drafting andnegotiation; bid document preparation, negotiation, andadministration; public bidding and contracting; bid protests;mechanics liens, stop payment notice, and bond claims; safety issues;and much more. With a long history in the field and a deep bench ofexpert attorneys, we can help you make the right impact in theconstruction industry.
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