Duane Morris LLP

Duane Morris LLP‘s construction and engineering group works on mandates from general contractors, real estate companies, and institutions such as the Delaware River Port Authority, Tutor Perini and The Hudson Companies Inc. The practice is headed by New York’s Jessica Singh and Brian Shue; and Philadelphia’s Patrick Kearney; who have been involved in large multi-city projects involving the development of stadiums, casinos and skyscrapers. In New York, Mark Canizio and Kenneth Lazaruk are on board handling large-scale construction trials and arbitrations, while in Austin, Benton Wheatley handles claims concerning defects, delays and payment issues. Chicago-based Jeffrey Hamera is recognised for his contract drafting and negotiation proficiency, particularly regarding design-build and EPC agreements. Jennifer Polovetsky, Patrick Smith and Gosia Kosturek recently joined the firm; Alice Shanahan, Kathleen A. Hirce Owens, and Ying Wang have departed.