Eric has practiced construction law almost exclusively his entire career. He is well-versed in all aspects of construction litigation, project management, project counselling (including contract drafting, negotiation, and formation), and resolution of construction disputes for companies operating across the U.S. and internationally.
With an emphasis on federal government contracting, procurement counselling and disputes, and energy-related construction projects in the nuclear, oil and gas (onshore and offshore), renewable energy, and pipeline industries, Eric also has significant experience in industrial, institutional, heavy highway, and commercial construction matters, as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Department of Transportation matters.
His background includes advising on and litigating matters related to the construction of nuclear reactor and nuclear fuel conversion facilities; project counselling and drafting of contract documents for pipelines and related infrastructure, offshore platforms, floating production storage and offloading units (FPSOs), and other exploration and production and mid-stream facilities; litigating claims arising from the construction of utility-scale solar facilities; project counselling on wind energy projects; litigating pipeline construction disputes and their attendant lien and bond disputes; negotiating and resolving requests for equitable adjustments and payment claims, including international procurement disputes; and navigating mechanics’ lien law matters in multiple jurisdictions and in unsettled areas of lien law.
Eric routinely counsels contractors, subcontractors, owners, design-builders, and construction managers through all phases of construction projects in both the public and private sectors, and regularly assists in the negotiation of construction contracts. He also assists in the preparation of bid packages, requests for proposals, and documentation during project execution and closeout.
He has represented and currently represents clients in complex construction cases involving project delays, disruptions, and inefficiencies, and is experienced in prosecuting and defending mechanics’ lien, bond, and payment claims.
Eric is actively involved in various professional associations and speaks and writes on numerous issues related to the construction industry. More...
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