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The attorneys serving our clients in the construction industry have vast experience advising on all phases of construction projects. With coast-to-coast reach, our interdisciplinary team understands the nuances of the construction industry.
Our team includes transactional and litigation attorneys who counsel construction clients on the entire span of a project. We work closely with our clients to achieve their goals while navigating the complex legal challenges that often arise in this space.
We are well positioned to advise clients on all aspects of project development from land acquisition, design, development and construction issues to contract negotiation, claims advice, litigation, and all issues and opportunities in between.
Our team represents clients at every level of the privity chain relative to transactional needs including project owners, lenders, developers, general contractors, architects, engineers and specialty subcontractors and suppliers.
We have a depth of experience litigating delay and acceleration claims, scope disputes, lien and payment issues, defect claims and bid disputes.
Our construction team collaborates with lawyers across practices to support the needs of our construction clients, including those in development, business litigation, real estate, zoning and land use, corporate, bankruptcy, environmental law, and commercial finance.
Owner/developer representation
We are the primary counsel for the project developer for a $76.5 million mixed-use development in Illinois. The project, known as "The Bend" for its location on a curve of the Mississippi, will include a new hotel, 324 multi-family units, an assisted living facility, a public park, two restaurants, and four retail sites.
Advised the owner-operator of an assisted living facility on the $70 million redevelopment of the facility. (2016)
Represented the developer of new $70 million mixed-use development in St. Louis with a major national retailer, apartments and a parking garage. (2016)
Represented a co-manager in connection with a $56.5 million construction loan for the development of an industrial facility, including extensive negotiation of a guaranty liability for the benefit of our clients, who had only a small interest in the borrower entity. (2015)
Represented the buyer-developer in the acquisition of a property and the negotiation and closing of a $50.8 million construction loan for a new student housing facility at a public university in Ohio. (2015)
Represented an equity group in a $31.2 million construction loan for a proposed six-story, 110-unit, 428-student housing development at an Illinois university, including retail and an amenity complex. (2016)
Led the negotiation of a $20 million build-to-suit lease for the new corporate headquarters of a major agricultural banking entity. The transaction involved the negotiation of a Chapter 100 lease with the county, pursuant to which the landlord will receive certain tax abatement which will be passed on to the client in the form of reduced additional rent. (2015)
Lender representation
Represented the lender in an acquisition and construction loan that totaled almost $83 million. Representation included drafting loan documents, reviewing due diligence items and closing the three transactions. (2016)
Represented the lender in a series of loans totaling $69.1 million for the acquisition and construction of supportive and assisted living facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin. (2015)
Represented a bank in a $58 million construction loan for the acquisition and development of 5.8 acres in San Jose, Calif., for a 90,000-square-foot building for a federal agency. (2016)
Represented the lender in a $28.3 million construction loan for the development of two parcels of prime real estate in downtown Clayton. The borrower is developing a $41 million, six-story, 210,000-square-foot-building that would include 120 one- and two-bedroom apartments, 13,500 square feet of street-level retail and 145 below-grade parking spaces. Additionally, the property is part of a CID (Community Improvement District). (2015)
Represented the lender in a $25.2 million construction loan for the development of a building in a high-tech corridor in the City of St. Louis. The loan was secured partially by real estate and TIF revenue generated by a newly constructed retailer located in the same TIF district. (2015)
Represented the lender in a $6.5 million acquisition and construction loan to acquire and rehabilitate an existing supportive living facility in Northern Illinois. We closed in a tight timeframe and were able to work with the property owner, seller and property operator on mutually agreeable documentation on all facets of this transaction, including the subordination of seller financing. (2016)
Represented the lender in a $6.8 million construction loan for rehabilitation of an office building in downtown Milwaukee. We collaborated with borrower and developed mutually agreeable resolutions for retrofitting an office building for use by a medical provider. (2016)
Multi-Family
Represented the developer of a $66 million apartment complex project in the City of St. Louis. (2016)
Represented a lender with respect to a $12 million construction loan for the construction of an 80-unit affordable housing apartment complex in Southern Illinois. (2016)
Represented the lender in a $19.7 million construction loan for a 225-unit multifamily development located in Sioux City, Iowa. The project was unique because the borrower qualified for two Iowa tax incentives, the Iowa State Workforce Housing Tax Credit and a 10-year partial property tax abatement. (2015)
Represented a national financial institution in a $24.9 million construction loan to the developer of an 80-unit transit-oriented low income housing project in Los Angeles. (2015)
Represented the lender in a $22 million construction loan for the construction of a 164-unit low-income multi-family apartment complex in New Orleans secured in part by federal low income housing tax credits. (2015)
Represented the lender in a $6.3 million construction and permanent loan for the construction of a 77-unit low income multi-family apartment complex in St. Louis secured in part by federal low-income housing tax credits. (2015)
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Chicago
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Christina Berish is a deeply valued resource to clients as they interpret and enforce agreements. Christina Berish is a deeply valued resource to clients as they interpret a... |
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Chicago
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Tina Bird has extensive experience on a national level representing major clients in business, construction and real estate. Tina Bird has extensive experience on a national level representing major c... |
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St. Louis
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Mary has spent her 40-year career representing major corporations in high-stakes trials and arbitrations. Mary has spent her 40-year career representing major corporations in ... |
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Los Angeles
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A senior litigator with more than 30 years of experience, Jeff Brown develops and executes highly effective litigation strategies for clients facing all types of complex ... A senior litigator with more than 30 years of experience, Jeff Brown develo... |
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Matt is a highly dedicated legal advisor who provides guidance to clients on complex data center and real estate transactions. Matt is a highly dedicated legal advisor who provides guidance to clients o... |
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St. Louis
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Hap represents developers, lenders and businesses in real estate matters and transactions across the country. Hap represents developers, lenders and businesses in real estate matters an... |
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Chicago
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Bernie represents developers, land owners and building owners in the areas of land use and municipal law in the city of Chicago and its surrounding municipalities. Bernie represents developers, land owners and building owners in the areas ... |
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St. Louis
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Laura represents clients in a variety of real estate transactions and financings. Laura represents clients in a variety of real estate transactions and finan... |
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Chicago
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With over 30 years of experience, Walter serves a diverse group of clients in the acquisition, development and sale of commercial, industrial and residential properties f... With over 30 years of experience, Walter serves a diverse group of clients ... |
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St. Louis
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David is a lead trial lawyer with a track record of success across a diverse array of claims, including various types of construction and real estate disputes, business t... David is a lead trial lawyer with a track record of success across a divers... |
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St. Louis
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Jim is an experienced real estate strategist and negotiator who counsels companies on a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, develo... Jim is an experienced real estate strategist and negotiator who counsels ... |
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Senior Counsel
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St. Louis
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Dan serves as a practical, imminently accessible legal advisor to developers, institutional owners and corporate users of commercial and industrial real estate throughout... Dan serves as a practical, imminently accessible legal advisor to developer... |
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New York
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Steve represents financial institutions, businesses and constituencies in major commercial disputes, with a particular focus in lender liability cases, fraud-based invest... Steve represents financial institutions, businesses and constituencies in m... |
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Chicago
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Katriina helps clients navigate challenging land use and zoning issues throughout the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs, paving the way for successful developments. Katriina helps clients navigate challenging land use and zoning issues thro... |
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New York
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Consistently recognized for his dynamic, passionate, and resolute approach, Zachary delivers practical, tactical, and experienced advice to a diverse clientele that inclu... Consistently recognized for his dynamic, passionate, and resolute approach,... |
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Chicago
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Daniel represents a diverse client base in a broad range of real estate matters, including the development, financing, leasing, acquisition and sale of commercial real es... Daniel represents a diverse client base in a broad range of real estate mat... |
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Chicago
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Jack Parrino represents clients engaging in real estate and construction matters by stepping into the deal from his client's perspective to offer trusted, practical advic... Jack Parrino represents clients engaging in real estate and construction ma... |
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Chicago
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Gary uses his extensive real estate background to help developers and investors piece together their real estate projects from start to finish. Gary uses his extensive real estate background to help developers and inves... |
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St. Louis
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Jennifer is an experienced real estate attorney who provides guidance on a variety of complicated real estate transactions, including purchase and sales, leasing, financi... Jennifer is an experienced real estate attorney who provides guidance on a ... |
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St. Louis
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Debbie represents public entities, investment bankers, banks and developers in all types of public finance and development incentive transactions. Debbie represents public entities, investment bankers, banks and developers... |
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St. Louis
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Rose assists clients with a wide variety of business litigation matters. Rose assists clients with a wide variety of business litigation matters. |
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Dallas
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Jocelin represents clients in a variety of matters including commercial disputes, real estate, and product liability. Jocelin represents clients in a variety of matters including commercial dis... |
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Los Angeles
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Barry serves as a corporate strategist and outside general counsel to small- to mid-sized companies, as well as their principals, in a variety of industries. Barry serves as a corporate strategist and outside general counsel to small... |
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St. Louis
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Andrew is an associate in the Firm's real estate practice. Andrew is an associate in the Firm's real estate practice. |
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