Leveraging their ability to assist clients through the full lifecycle of construction projects, the team at Greenberg Traurig routinely acts for a diverse client base of lenders, contractors, and design professionals. The team regularly advises on high-value developments across the energy, tech, and hospitality sectors. The practice is jointly led by Michael Thomas out of Miami, who is highly skilled at handling disputes arising out of commercial real estate developments, and Mark Ferrario in Las Vegas, whose areas of expertise include manufacturing and infrastructure projects. Also operating out of Las Vegas is Michael Hogue, who is s0ught out by an array of clients from both the public and private sector, while New York-based Robert Epstein is adept at guiding clients delay and defect claims.
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Work highlights
Advised Triple Five Group of Companies on the American Dream retail and entertainment complex in New Jersey, including the negotiation of hundreds of agreements and handling 16 consolidated litigations.
Advised Rivian on development of its electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Georgia and on the expansion of its Illinois production facility.
Advised Related Group on drafting and negotiating construction contracts for multiple luxury condominium projects across Florida, including The St. Regis Residences Miami and Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Michael Thomas; Mark Ferrario
Other key lawyers
Robert Epstein; Michael Hogue; Robert Crewdson