Chambers USA 2010 on Duane Morris' Construction Group

"This team is praised for its adept handling of complex transactional, litigation, mediation and arbitration-related construction matters. It has an impressively deep bench and offers a comprehensive range of expertise. ... This firm is equally adept at handling both noncontentious and contentious issues. It acts for a variety of public and private owners, developers and managers, and regularly advises contractors, suppliers, design professionals and sureties. ... A strong national practice forms the backdrop for this respected group, which deals with transactions and litigation arising from the design, development, financing and management of major private and public projects.

Sources say: 'This group produces consistently good results. It's definitely a team that you want on your side of the table! ... Fine lawyers who can handle anything you throw at them. ... An accessible and responsive firm that has the respect of peers and produces consistently excellent results for clients.'"

"Litigation is obviously the most drastic aspect, but there are many others. We've done mediation with them, or just flat-out negotiation to reach a settlement, and they are extremely good at that. [The Duane Morris] team have an unbelievable wealth of experience, and they're connected to almost everyone in the industry. Every time we have an issue that we need their help with, they always know the person, or know someone who knows them. They use their relationships to solve problems. It always helps to have someone who is known in the industry and trusted."

DAVID BERLINER
General Counsel & Executive Vice President
Forest City Ratner

As reported in Counsel to Counsel magazine, a publication of LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell.

Duane Morris was named a National Top-Tier Construction Law Firm by U.S. News/Best Lawyers in 2010

Duane Morris lawyers were acknowledged for their unique contributions developing the civil jury instructions for construction cases in California courts.

Duane Morris lawyers, in conjunction with the Associated General Contractors of America, led the national effort to create a BIM Addendum, the first contract form in the world specifically applicable to projects using Building Information Modeling.