What we say about the firm's legal practice in United States
Real estate and construction
Within Construction (including construction litigation), Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP is a first tier firm,
Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP focuses solely on construction, design and engineering matters and is highly regarded for its expertise in litigation. The well-known boutique is praised for its ‘timely responses’ and ‘deep bench of professionals’. 2010 was an important year for the firm, as it expanded its practice with the opening of a new office in Seattle, extending its reach up the West Coast. Six attorneys were also recently promoted to partner level and two to of counsel. While the core of the team is situated in the McLean office, with 58 lawyers based there, its national capabilities are enhanced by offices in California and Nevada. The firm is representing Tishman Construction Corporation of Nevada in connection with the mixed-use CityCenter project in Las Vegas; CityCenter is the largest private construction project in the US and the firm is handling numerous issues relating to the client’s role as construction manager on the development. Other key clients include Howard S Wright Construction and Carpathia Hosting. The firm’s founding partners are well-respected construction attorneys and very well known in the industry. Clients also single out managing partner Michael Long, who ‘conducts himself with the highest degree of integrity on all matters. In addition, he will work tirelessly beyond normal working hours to meet his clients’ goals and objectives. He will go beyond the call of duty’. While the group has a strong focus on contentious work, Colin Smith, Jason Blatt and recently promoted partner Briana Becker Stolley are recommended for transactional instructions. The firm is also recognized for its experience in sureties, government contracts and insolvency.