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FN:Edward B. Gentilcore
TEL;WORK:+1 412 497 1007
TEL;TYPE=WORK,FAX:+1 412 202 3228
EMAIL;WORK;PREF:ebgentilcore@duanemorris.com
N:Gentilcore, Edward B.
TITLE:Partner
ORG:Duane Morris LLP
ADR;INTL;WORK;PARCEL;POSTAL:;;Duane Morris LLP | Suite 5010 | 600 Grant Street | Pittsburgh, PA  15219-2802 | USA | 
URL;WORK:http://www.duanemorris.com
NOTE;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE: Edward B. Gentilcore is vice chair of Duane Morris' Construction Group. Mr. Gentilcore practices in the areas of construction law and complex commercial litigation with a considerable emphasis on construction litigation, construction contracts, green building and mechanic's lien matters. Mr. Gentilcore has represented owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, construction managers, specialty trade contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers in construction-related matters, including those involving design-build, delays, extras, contract negotiation and compliance, construction safety, insurance, surety, payment and mechanic's liens issues. He also has considerable experience in the preparation of design and construction contracts, with a focus on dispute prevention considerations. Mr. Gentilcore has handled a variety of matters involving sports, educational, utility, hotel, industrial, institutional and multi-use residential and commercial office facilities.

Another unique facet of Mr. Gentilcore's practice involves the design and construction of buildings that have pursued green design, construction and rating recognition. He is a LEED® AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) under the U.S. Green Building Council's Green Building Rating System. Also, Mr. Gentilcore serves as a co-chair of the ConsensusDOCS Committee charged with the development of a new Green Building Addendum for use on a wide variety of green building projects.

Recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in Construction and Surety Law, Mr. Gentilcore has authored seminar materials and delivered numerous educational presentations on various topics related to construction and surety law around the United States. Recent presentations include "Jury Instructions in Construction Litigation: Challenges in Crafting Compliant and Convincing Charges in Construction Cases," delivered in San Diego, California; "From Blueprints Through Red Tape to Green Buildings and All the Colors in Between (and Hopefully Beyond): Practical and Contractual Considerations on Your Road to LEED™ Certification," presented in Florida, New York and Pennsylvania; "Veni, Vidi, Vici, Verdigris--Building Green," presented throughout Pennsylvania and in national webinars; "Help on Avoiding Red Ink, Red Tape and the Risk of Being Red-Faced While Building Green," delivered in Pennsylvania and Missouri; "Contractor Concerns and Considerations on Confronting Chartreuse Challenges and Commitments," presented in two national webinars; "Bond...Surety Bond: What It Is, How to Use It, and What It Can Do for You and Your Project," delivered in Pennsylvania; and "Pennsylvania's Mechanics' Lien Law Of 1963 and the January 1, 2007 Amendments: Eventually, All Things Inevitably Must Change," delivered to numerous audiences around Pennsylvania.

Mr. Gentilcore serves on the Division 10 (Environmental and Legislation) Steering Committee for the ABA Forum Committee on the Construction Industry and is a member of the Construction Litigation Committee of the ABA Section of Litigation, where he recently served as a co-chair of the Environmental Subcommittee and where he currently serves as Committee Liaison to the other ABA Committees. He also serves on the Environmental Network Committee of the Associated General Contractors of America and is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Gentilcore helped to form the Construction Law Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association, and served as chair, vice chair and committee chair of that organization. He also serves as a representative to the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania and is a member of that organization's Activities Committee, Education Committee and Professional Council.

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