Melissa Lesmes > Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP handles the full range of litigation and arbitration cases, particularly before state superior courts, as demonstrated by its representation of an energy company in a $25m litigation regarding the SalesForce Tower construction before the San Francisco Superior Courts. Elsewhere, the firm regularly represents owners, general contractors, and various other clients in breach of contract claims, builders risk insurance regarding damages, as well as advising on project close-outs. Washington DC-based Melissa Lesmes  jointly leads the team alongside Clark Thiel and Charles Conrad, who operate from the San Francisco and Houston offices respectively. Former head of the construction counselling and disputes team, John Heisse has considerable experience in the field, while head of the energy and infrastructure projects team Robert Thum advises on EPC transactions, PPPs, and solar energy projects.