Hanson Bridgett LLP

Hanson Bridgett LLP is relied on by institutions, design professionals, and general contractors for project management and procurement services as well as resolving disputes concerning large-scale projects. The ‘very knowledgeable’ team is led by San Francisco’s Michelle Akerman, who is experienced in litigating and arbitrating commercial and mass residential construction disputes. San Fransisco’s Lisa Dal Gallo assists with structuring high-value deals and drafting public-private partnership, EPC, and design-build contracts, while Joseph Moore handles the negotiation and preparation of infrastructure and technology-related agreements. The San Francisco office also benefits from the presence of reputed trial attorney, Brian Schnarr, as well as Alan Bishop and Rebecca D. Takacs, who handle claims involving delays, construction defects, and design errors. In Los Angeles, Alex Baghdassarian is a key contact for public infrastructure projects such as dams, bridges, and landfills.