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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.
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‘They are very knowledgeable construction attorneys in California.’
‘One partner worked for the major General Contractor and is very knowledgeable about the construction practice.’
Key clients
- Golden Gate Bridge District
- The University of California - San Francisco (UCSF)
Work highlights
- Representing NWMO in developing the final repositories for Canada's nuclear materials, and serving as the IPD advisor, assisting in analyzing and developing the project structures and proposal requests, evaluating proposals, assisting in the development of contracts, and general consulting.
- Representing general contractor Smith-Hyder, Inc. in connection with its construction of a $20 million synagogue in Palo Alto, CA. The Owner made changes to the design, which resulted in more than $5 million in cost overruns and project delays. The Owner wrongfully terminated Smith-Hyder and sued for fraud. recovered 100% of Smith-Hyder's $5.2 million claim for non-payment along with attorneys' fees and costs.