Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is well-reputed for helping its clients execute large and complex projects and advising on disputes in the context of construction accidents and force majeure events. Washington DC-based practice heads Melissa Lesmes and Clark Thiel are key individuals for construction delays, defects, and insurance coverage disputes. Charles Conrad leads the firm’s Houston branch, where he represents owners and contractors in traditional and renewable energy disputes. Recent joiner Derrick Carson, also Houston-based, tries similar cases in front of juries, judges and arbitrators. San Francisco’s Robert James and special counsel John Heisse assist developers, builders, and designers throughout public and private construction projects. In the DC office, Laura Bourgeois LoBue and Michael McNamara advise on construction and engineering disputes, involving disruption, suspension and termination of contracts.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Key clients

  • Amec Foster Wheeler USA Corporation and Process Consultants Inc.
  • Sendero Midstream Partners
  • AECOM/Hunt Construction Co.
  • New Tech Global Ventures, LLC
  • Wood Environmental and Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
  • LEDIC Realty Company, LLC /Northshore Meadows Apartments
  • Polaris Engineering, Inc.
  • Lane Construction
  • AECOM Energy & Construction Inc.
  • Terminal 6 Project at JFK Airport

Lawyers

Hall of fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

John Heisse

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Charles Conrad

Practice head

Melissa Lesmes; Clark Thiel

Other key lawyers

Charles Conrad; Derrick Carson; Robert James; Laura Bourgeois LoBue; Michael McNamara; John Heisse