North America - United States • Real estate
Smith Currie Oles
Following the merger of Smith, Currie & Hancock and Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP, the ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ practice at Smith Currie Oles is capable of handling both construction and federal government contract law matters, with two new offices in Seattle and Oakland. Based in Atlanta, managing partner Eric Nelson specialises in project disputes concerning federal government construction, healthcare and EPC project delivery. In the Washington DC office, Lauren McLaughlin and Shannon Briglia regularly act as counsel in large PPP infrastructure projects, and handle multi-party claims against contractors and subcontractors regarding defective construction and unfair trade practices. Key sectors of expertise include the healthcare, infrastructure and real estate development industries. In San Francisco, Daniel McLennon handles drafting and negotiating design agreements and prime contracts, with a focus on government contractors work.
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‘The team is both knowledgeable and experienced in construction law practice. I have found them to be very responsive and communicate in a timely and respectful manner with my in-house team.’
‘Shannon Briglia has worked with our firm for a number of years and has taken the time to get to know our culture, our preferences and our people. This has made her very effective in assisting us, both in litigated matters and otherwise. Additionally, Shannon is experienced and well-respected in the industry, dealing well with opposing counsel in any number of settings.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eric Nelson