Partner at Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP in AtlantaMr. Rippeon represents a variety of construction industry professionals, including lenders, owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals, assisting with all aspects of construction law. His experience includes contract formation and negotiation, and asserting and defending claims utilizing all forms of dispute resolution. He also assists clients with statutory and regulatory compliance matters such as lien filings, bond claims and licensing matters. Mr. Rippeon spent many years as a project manager with several large general contractors, which gives him helpful insight to the legal issues faced by construction clients.