Recognized Construction Lawyers

Ned NicholsonBenjamin E. “Ned” Nicholson, V

Ned handles construction law matters for manufacturers, businesses, developers and public entities, drafting and negotiating project contracts and advising teams when losses or disputes threaten ongoing work. He also represents clients in construction defect and compensation claims and insurance coverage disputes.

Stacy BohmStacy Bercun Bohm

Stacy co-chairs a national Construction Law practice, representing developers, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in negotiating commercial and residential design and construction agreements. She also advises on project administration and pre-suit matters and handles arbitration and mediation.

Dan SmithDaniel J. Smith

Dan focuses on construction litigation, representing developers, subcontractors and construction product manufacturers in defect and delay claims, indemnity disputes and class actions. He has tried cases to jury verdict, with trial experience also spanning business, commercial and financial litigation.

Anthony NiccoliAnthony P. Niccoli

Anthony represents contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and owners in construction law matters. He works on project agreements, bidding and licensing, and handles performance disputes and payment claims through litigation, mediation and arbitration, including delay claims, liens and payment bond actions.

Bill RyanWilliam L. Ryan

Bill handles construction litigation for residential developers, engineering firms, public entities and construction professionals, including defect claims, architect and engineer negligence, payment and lien disputes, and condominium transition matters. He also works with clients on claims avoidance and risk mitigation.

Mike BosseMichael R. Bosse

Mike represents developers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in construction law matters, from contract negotiation and administration to construction claims and litigation. He handles mechanic’s liens and Prompt Payment Act claims, as well as eminent domain and condemnation disputes.

David OwenDavid W. Owen

David advises owners, contractors, subcontractors, construction managers and designers on construction law matters, including contract drafting, negotiation and management for construction and energy projects. He also handles construction disputes through arbitration and litigation in U.S. and international forums.

Ryan OwenRyan W. Owen

Ryan advises and represents contractors, owners and materials suppliers in construction law disputes and risk management. He drafts contracts, pursues payment claims and handles defect litigation, including related surety and insurance issues, as well as mediation, arbitration and trial.

Nicole PlanellNicole P. Planell

Nicole focuses on construction litigation for developers, general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals, handling residential and commercial property disputes involving defects and design flaws. She also handles business and real property disputes in Florida state and federal courts.

Richard WhiteleyRichard F. Whiteley

Richard chairs Bracewell’s construction litigation practice, handling construction disputes, including defect claims, in trials and arbitrations. His broader commercial litigation work includes contract and real estate disputes, and he has experience seeking temporary injunctions and other extraordinary relief.

Alec TaylorAlec M. Taylor

Alec represents sureties in Surety Law matters, advising on performance bond claims tied to contractor defaults before litigation and handling payment and performance bond disputes in court. He also pursues indemnity actions against defaulting principals and indemnitors to recover losses and expenses arising from bonds.