Sheppard guides clients throughout their proposed undertakings, from inception to completion and any issues arising during and after the process. The construction practice is led by San Francisco’s ‘deeply engaged’ Erinn Contreras, and New York’s Ira Shulman who ’inspires confidence’ in his clients. In Del Mar, John Yacovelle represents developers, investors, and contractors on litigious and arbitrational claims ranging from stop notice and early terminations to engineering and construction contracts. In Orange County, Aaron Sobaski drafts design-build and other agreements pertaining to mixed-use projects.
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- ‘Knowledge of the industry, negotiation skills, and construction law.’
- ‘Ira Shulman's ability to communicate complicated concepts is invaluable. He is obviously respected in the field which has been demonstrated in the courtroom and mediations. He inspires confidence.'
- ‘Our issues are complex, and I always feel that the Sheppard Mullin partners have a grasp of the details. When new issues or questions arise, they pursue them aggressively.’
- ‘Availability, quality of research and work.’
- 'Sheppard Mullin's partners inspire trust in clients through their excellent grasp of the facts.'
- ‘Aaron Sobaski and Erinn Contreras are two of the best that I have worked with. In addition to their expertise, both were deeply engaged in understanding the institution, and our needs, and addressing our concerns.'
Practice head
Ira Shulman
Erinn Contreras
Other key lawyers
Aaron Sobaski
John Yacovelle