Chambers USA 2012 on Duane Morris' Construction Group

"Clients appreciate this firm's extensive geographic footprint, which allows the construction team to efficiently handle multi-jurisdictional matters. It handles the full range of design, development, project management, financing, litigation and related work. It also has a strong reputation for cutting-edge matters, including PPPs, sustainable and green building and Building Information Modeling (BIM.) Of late it has acted for a major telecommunications contractor in a construction delay claim. Other clients include developers, general contractors, construction managers, architects and owners … Sources say: 'Excellent in whatever we ask them to do.'"

Duane Morris lawyers were acknowledged for their unique contributions developing the civil jury instructions for construction cases in California courts.

Duane Morris lawyers, in conjunction with the Associated General Contractors of America, led the national effort to create a BIM Addendum, the first contract form in the world specifically applicable to projects using Building Information Modeling.

"Litigation is obviously the most drastic aspect, but there are many others. We've done mediation with them, or just flat-out negotiation to reach a settlement, and they are extremely good at that. [The Duane Morris] team have an unbelievable wealth of experience, and they're connected to almost everyone in the industry. Every time we have an issue that we need their help with, they always know the person, or know someone who knows them. They use their relationships to solve problems. It always helps to have someone who is known in the industry and trusted."

DAVID BERLINER
General Counsel & Executive Vice President
Forest City Ratner

As reported in Counsel to Counsel magazine, a publication of LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell.

Duane Morris was named the 2013 Law Firm of the Year

Duane Morris recognized with top-tier national awards in Construction Law and Litigation–Construction.

Duane Morris ranked among national leaders in Construction Law for the third-consecutive year.

Construction Group nominated a third time for the prestigious Chambers USA Award for Excellence.