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Hon. AIA Partner, Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP
Mr. Davies’ practice is focused on the representation of engineers, architects, and other design professionals, as well as scientists and designers/manufacturers of complex products. Mr. Davies regularly handles cases involving errors and omissions affecting façade, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, as well as accessibility (claimed violations of ADA, FHA, state or local accessibility requirements) in industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. He also handles schedule impact (such as delay, acceleration, and inefficiency) and extras claims, licensing prosecutions, and serious personal injury/wrongful death claims arising from construction projects. He serves as a lecturer on Contracts at the Thomas Jefferson University College of Architecture and The Built Environment. Mr. Davies and his partners in Pennsylvania are the Contributing Authors of the Pennsylvania section of the Cumulative Supplement of the State-By-State Guide to Design and Construction Contracts and Claims (Second Edition) published by Wolters Kluwer. He serves as Counsel to the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and as Counsel to The Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia. Mr. Davies is a Member of the Board of The Philadelphia Center for Architecture & Design (having served as its chairman for 5 years). He serves as a member of the Legal Reform Task Force for the Government Affairs Committee of AIA’s Pennsylvania Chapter working on legislative changes to positively affect the design community. He is a member of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Legal Counsel Forum, a member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), and a Charter Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA).

Nathan Fox of Offit Kurman Attorneys at Law is a real estate, construction, and business lawyer. He represents developers, homebuilders, property owners, business owners, and construction clients in transactions and zoning and land development proceedings. He brings uniquely practical experience from his time as a project manager for two luxury homebuilders to zoning, land development, and construction matters. He has successfully represented and appeared on behalf of clients in the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as before various municipalities in southeastern Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley, and New Jersey. Mr. Fox also represents financial institutions in commercial loan documentation. He works to bring a practical business-minded approach to all transactions on behalf of his clients. In addition to his private clients, Mr. Fox has served as the solicitor for Perkasie Borough, Chalfont Borough, and the Quakertown Borough Zoning Hearing Board, and has represented several other public entities. He has spoken to business groups and taught continuing education sessions in the construction industry.

Pepper Hamilton, LLP – Philadelphia, PA
Mr. Spang focuses his practice on construction-related matters. He represents clients in each phase of the construction process, including contract negotiation and formation, project counseling and dispute avoidance, and formal dispute resolution. His practice involves public and private construction and both domestic and international projects. Before receiving his law degree, Mr. Spang held various roles in the construction industry, working for a general contractor, a construction manager and a consulting firm. He holds a professional engineering license in the State of New Jersey and is a U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Accredited Professional.

Ms. Testa focuses her legal practice on insurance coverage and defense litigation as well as risk management services in the areas of professional liability; construction/construction defects; general liability; product liability; contract drafting, negotiating and disputes; and employment practices. She has also litigated matters alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and advised clients on best practices in this area of the law. Ms. Testa is experienced in the defense of architects, engineers and surveyors and is a member of the firm’s design professional practice. She performs contract review and drafting services for design professionals and engages in contract negotiations on behalf of these clients. Ms. Testa received her J.D. degree from Widener University School of Law.

Attorney at Zimolong LLC in Philadelphia
Mr. Zimolong is one of Super Lawyer Magazine’s “rising stars” in construction litigation, and he has dedicated his entire legal career to representing individuals and companies in the construction industry. He has successfully litigated hundreds of construction-related cases and has counseled clients nationwide on developing and constructing highways, multifamily apartment buildings, professional and collegiate sports stadiums, schools, and uniform planned communities. He has a particular emphasis on representing transportation contractors subject to federal and state disadvantaged business enterprise (D/M/WBE) regulations and other regulatory regimes. He is a frequent author and speaker on the impact of these programs on construction firms and has a nationwide DBE practice.

Counsel with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC, in PittsburghMs. Haines concentrates her practice on complex commercial and environmental litigation matters. She has extensive experience representing clients in disputes related to construction, energy, zoning and insurance matters.

Shareholder with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC, in Pittsburgh Mr. Madigan is a construction lawyer with more than 30 years of experience and leads the firm’s Construction Practice Group. He represents general contractors, construction managers, engineers, and owners, as well as manufacturers and suppliers of systems, products and materials utilized in construction. Mr. Madigan is experienced in all aspects of construction law from the negotiation of contracts to project counseling and the prosecution and defense of claims. He has extensive knowledge of all types of project delivery systems, including traditional design-bid-build, design-build, EPC, DBOM, and public-private partnerships. Mr. Madigan has litigated construction and design defect claims, delay and disruption claims and payment claims arising from public and private projects in jurisdictions across the United States.

Member with Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC, in PittsburghMr. Neiser is a commercial and construction lawyer at thefirm. He has extensive experience in litigation, contractnegotiations, and alternative dispute resolution. His practiceincludes representation of owners, general contractors,and architects on projects of all sizes. Mr. Neiser alsois a mediator and serves as outside general counsel tocorporations. Mr. Neiser is a regular contributor to nationalbusiness and legal publications on topics such as electronicdiscovery, construction law, and trial work. He also is anofficer and council member of the Allegheny County BarAssociation Construction Law Section and is a veteran of theUnited States Marine Corps.

Shareholder with Buchanan Ingersoll& Rooney, PC, in PittsburghMr. Simmons is co-chair of the firm’s Construction Litigation Practice Group. He concentrates his practice on many types of complex commercial litigation matters, with particular emphasis on representing owners, contractors, engineers and/or architects in disputes arising out of small and large construction projects.

38th ED, LLC, RichmondMs. Dulin has over 25 years’ experience in the practice of law and engineering. She is a registered professional engineer (civil) and is licensed to practice law in Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio.Ms. Dulin has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and an M.S. degree in Environmental Engineering from WVU and Virginia Tech, respectively, and her law degree is from Washington & Lee University. She has worked throughout her career in the engineering design and construction context as a design professional, project manager, planner, and attorney. Ms. Dulin is experienced in negotiation and drafting of contract documents, including specifications, and she has experience in both civil and criminal litigation. She also has significant experience working with public sector clients on contracting, regulatory, construction, legislative, and public communications matters. Ms. Dulin is a former dean of the College of Information Technology and Engineering at Marshall University and is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Society of American Military Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Construction Specifications Institute. She owns her own small business, where she specializes in planning, project management, technical writing, public engagement, and meeting facilitation. Ms. Dulin is an adjunct faculty member with Virginia Tech, offering graduate courses that cover construction, contracts, environmental issues, and related topics.
 

McGuire Woods, Richmond
Mr. La Fratta has more than 35 years’ experience supporting clients on the development and construction of energy and industrial projects such as LNG facilities, power plants and food processing facilities, as well as large commercial construction, such as office towers. He has represented the owners, lenders and customers of most types of power generation projects, including hydro, biomass, coal, lignite, pet coke, nuclear, natural gas, waste-fired, landfill gas, wind and solar (PV and CSP). A recognized authority in his field, Mr. La Fratta has written on construction, energy and utility-related topics for a number of organizations, including for the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation (Drafting and Negotiating Power Purchase Agreements) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Design Build Projects). He has taught classes at a number of industry venues and conferences including the Association of Corporate Counsel and the American Institute of Architects. Mr. La Fratta has been selected as a fellow in the Construction Lawyers Society of America and was named Energy Regulation Lawyer of the Year for Virginia by Best Lawyers for 2018.

Vandeventer Black LLP, Richmond
Ms. Moss concentrates her practice in professional licensing, regulatory compliance, professional liability defense, construction law, and general litigation. She routinely represents architects, engineers, and contractors in a variety of contexts, including litigation, working with governmental agencies/boards (e.g., DPOR/APELSCIDLA), obtaining and maintaining professional licenses and certificates of authorization across the nation, and ensuring compliance with evolving licensing regulations. Ms. Moss also represents design professionals throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and District of Columbia in connection with alleged breaches of contract, malpractice, and related claims.

Coates & Davenport P.C., RichmondMr. Watson is a 25-year member of the Construction Law and Public Contracts Section of the Virginia State Bar. His practice is focused on serving clients in the areas of both public and private procurement and construction. In addition to having tried numerous construction cases before federal and state courts, arbitration panels, and federal boards of contract appeals, he is a frequent speaker before professional and construction industry groups. Mr. Watson recently spoke on design-build issues at the 2016 regional conference of SASHTO. His comprehensive knowledge of the construction process is enhanced by being certified for six years as a project management professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute. In addition, Mr. Watson worked for over two years with project managers in construction administration with one of the nation’s largest multi-disciplinary engineering firms. There, on a daily basis he worked with engineers to resolve complex construction issues involving all major engineering disciplines. Although not an engineer, Mr. Watson twice served as chair of the Richmond Joint Engineers’ Council. He has served on the board of directors of the Richmond Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute and was certified by the national CSI as a MasterFormat-2004® instructor.

Kurt F. Fernsler is a shareholder in the Construction Services and Litigation Services Groups of Babst Calland and practices in the Pittsburgh as well as State College office. Mr. Fernsler has significant experience in negotiating and litigating construction and other commercial matters. His construction experience includes representing contractors, subcontractors, owners, surety companies and utilities in drafting and negotiating construction contracts and in all manner of performance and payment disputes, including payment and performance bond claims and defenses, mechanics’ liens, indemnity, insurance and claims surrounding delay, acceleration and similar construction-related issues. Mr. Fernsler’s experience includes litigating and arbitrating these types of issues before various state and federal courts and the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Fernsler earned his J.D. degree from the Duquesne University School of Law. He has been listed in the Construction Law and Litigation – Construction Sections of The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. He has been recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s top lawyers since 2010, according to an annual survey published in Philadelphia magazine.

D. Matthew Jameson III is a trial attorney with Babst Calland who chairs the firm’s Construction Group and serves as the editor-in-chief of the firm’s Construction Law Blog. He has significant experience in all aspects of construction law, including construction bid protests, construction contract review and drafting, and prosecution and defense of construction delay, acceleration, inefficiency claims and construction payment disputes. In addition, he has trial experience in handling complex breach of contract actions and environmental cost recovery cases. He has represented clients in trials and hearings before various courts, administrative tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution forums. Mr. Jameson received his J.D. degree, with honors, from the Rutgers University School of Law-Camden. While at Rutgers, Mr. Jameson served as editor-in-chief of the Rutgers Law Journal. Since 2014, Mr. Jameson has been ranked among Pennsylvania’s top construction lawyers in Chambers USA’s America’s Leading Business Lawyers. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Mr. Jameson has also been recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s top lawyers since 2005, according to an annual survey published in Philadelphia magazine.

Baron S. Keefer is CEO of the Property and Casualty Division of American Insurance Administrators (AIA), which recently merged with several agencies across the United States to create the ALERA Group, the 14th largest agency in the United States. His insurance experience includes ten years with PMA Group as claims manager of the Central Pennsylvania region before joining AIA 20 years ago. At AIA, Mr. Keefer has specialized in placing insurance coverages for clients in the construction industry, and he has experience in traditional insurance as well as large deductibles, self-insurance and captives. He received his M.B.A. degree from Loyola College in Baltimore and holds a CPCU degree.

Mr. Miller finds great fulfillment in assisting clients in meeting their legal needs during often challenging, sensitive and complex circumstances. Mr. Miller focuses his practice on family law, municipal law and education. He served as a county prosecutor and assistant attorney general prior to entering into private practice. Mr. Miller has advised and represented state, county, and township officials on various matters involving public records, open meetings, contracts, real estate, construction, zoning, levy and bond issues, bid packages, regulatory and compliance, policy and procedures review, employment matters, as well as litigation. He serves as special counsel to the Village of New Bremen, the Monroe Township Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Ohio Educational Services Center Association.

Robert N. Striewig, Jr. is senior vice president at American Insurance Administrators (AIA), part of ALERA Group, the 14th largest privately held insurance agency in the United States.Mr. Striewig manages the domestic and international surety programs between clients and surety companies throughout the US. He has over 35 years of experience in the surety industry and currently serves as a director on several boards within the industry. Mr. Striewig has also been involved on national advisory boards, is a past president of the MBX and is currently chairman of the Central Pennsylvania chapter of CFMA’s annual scholarship event. He has extensive experience in mitigating claim and onerous exposures through the review and negotiations of bond forms and contract documents.

Law Offices of Todd Bakal, White Plains
Mr. Bakal has helped people with their business and personal legal needs for more than 20 years. During that time, he has focused his practice in the areas of construction, environmental, and general commercial litigation as well as insurance coverage disputes. Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Bakal helps individuals and business owners with real estate, business formation and succession, regulatory work, and trust and estate planning and administration issues. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he double-majored in Philosophy and Computer Science. Mr. Bakal then attended George Washington University Law School. Prior to practicing law, he founded RBI Software, Inc. which specialized in the development of commercial vertical market applications. Mr. Bakal is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Westchester County Bar Association, and the New York City Bar Association. He is admitted to the New York and New Jersey bars.

Berkowitz & Associates, P.C.
 Mr. Berkowitz is listed in Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Ratings register of Preeminent Lawyers. The Martindale-Hubbell AV Register is limited to only the most distinguished lawyers. This rating signifies the highest level of legal ability and very high adherences to professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence. Mr. Berkowitz is also an arbitrator appointed to the prestigious American Arbitration Association panel of neutrals. He graduated from University of Maryland, College of Engineering, with a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Immediately after graduating, he began working with a Fortune two hundred company, engineering, designing, estimating and selling facility management systems. The clients were, for the most part, contractors, engineers and owners. This gives Mr. Berkowitz a unique perspective when applying legal principles to construction issues.

Wojciech “Voytek” Jackowski is chair of the Commercial Litigation North practice at Offit Kurman. He focuses on commercial and corporate dispute resolution, emphasizing rational and cost-effective business solutions. His diverse practice includes international facets of litigation and dispute resolution, and criminal and civil facets of various international income reporting obligations. He has represented entities and individuals in cases involving trade and contract disputes, property loss claims, bankruptcy proceedings, construction issues, commodities and derivatives matters, white-collar crime, personal injury, and claims raising questions under federal labor law. Before joining Offit Kurman, Mr. Jackowski was a partner in the New York law firm of Menaker & Herrmann LLP. He began his career as a prosecutor and later became a Senior Assistant District Attorney with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, where he was part of the Money Laundering and Revenue Crimes Bureau and the Rackets Division, investigating and prosecuting business and securities fraud, money laundering, and corporate and individual income and sales tax evasion. Mr. Jackowski frequently lectures and publishes articles on construction law and litigation topics. He is active in numerous bar and industry associations, including the Construction Law Committee of the New York Building Congress, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Professional Development Committee, the International Section of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law, the Law Firm Sustainability Network, A/E ProNet, and the European American Bar Association. He is also a member of the Construction Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association.

Mr. Nudelman has represented members of the construction industry across a broad spectrum of matters for over 25 years. He works with owners and developers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals to prepare and negotiate contract documents for construction in the New Jersey and New York metropolitan area. Mr. Nudelman drafts, modifies and negotiates customized contracts, as well as contracts based on standard industry forms from groups such as the American Institute of Architects, Consensus Docs and Design Build Institute of America. His construction contracting work helps his clients manage the risk inherent in construction projects so they may adequately protect their interests now to avoid claims and disputes in the future. When claims and disputes are unavoidable, Mr. Nudelman draws upon his wide-ranging experience in construction litigation, representing clients in state and federal courts throughout the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area, as well as in local and international mediations and arbitrations.

Brian D. Bolinder is a shareholder at Richards Brandt Miller Nelson where he practices in the areas of construction litigation, insurance defense litigation and other complex litigation matters. After receiving his law degree in 2006 from the University of Utah, Mr. Bolinder has represented architects, engineers, surveyors and other design professionals, as well as both horizontal and vertical contractors in connection with risk management, procurement, contracting and litigation. In addition, he represents individuals and companies in a broad range of industries with general litigation matters, including personal injury, products liability, and commercial contracts. His experience includes all aspects of litigation including bench and jury trials, as well as efforts towards achieving his clients’ goals short of trial or formal litigation. Mr. Bolinder is a member of the State Bar of Utah (member and current vice-chair, Construction Law Section) and the State Bar of Wyoming.

Mr. Handy’s practice focuses on representing designers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other parties in a variety of construction-related contexts. He is a member of the Utah State Bar and is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in the State of Utah. Mr. Handy graduated from Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School in April of 2011. He received his bachelor of science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2006 from Brigham Young University where he was inducted into the Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society. Mr. Handy also received a master of science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Brigham Young University in 2008. He is active in the Construction Section of the Utah State Bar and currently serves as its chair.

Lincoln Harris is a shareholder in the law firm of Richards Brandt Miller Nelson, where his practice covers a wide range of dispute resolution and litigation matters within the areas of construction, liens, real estate, commercial leasing and family law. Mr. Harris regularly assists clients in the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts. He has many years of experience and an excellent record representing his clients in mediation, arbitration and litigation. In addition to his law degree from the University of Utah, Mr. Harris has a Master of Public Administration degree. He previously worked for the City of Park City, and practiced law for several years in Kentucky working for the Appalachian Research and Defense Fund. He is a member of the State Bar of Utah (member, Construction Law Section) and the State Bar of Kentucky.

Brad M. Liddell is an associate at Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough. His practice focuses on representing members of the construction industry, including design professionals, owners, and contractors. He represents clients in all phases of the construction process and is involved in both litigation and transactional representation. Mr. Liddell is a 2016 and 2017 Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star.

Adam T. Mow is a shareholder at Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough. He represents architects, engineers, contractors, and other members of the construction industry in drafting, negotiating, and litigating construction contracts. Mr. Mow is also a licensed architect and a past president of the Utah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. He has been elected by his peers to the Utah Legal Elite since 2009.

Mr. Haftek prides himself on assisting a broad base of clients with a variety a business and legal needs. From years of handling development projects and contract drafting and negotiation to experience in complex commercial disputes, with a focus on construction law, he aims to be the attorney firm clients can rely on to efficiently and effectively address a wide range of concerns. Mr. Haftek handles all phases of commercial and construction law and litigation, including construction defects, construction/municipal mechanics’ liens, public bid protests, delays, extra work, collections, and contract negotiation and drafting. His work has been recognized with selection as a New Jersey Super Lawyers’ Rising Star and Super Lawyer in the area of Construction Litigation, and he is a frequent speaker for attorneys and business professionals on topics ranging from contract drafting to government procurement.

Wojciech “Voytek” Jackowski is chair of the Commercial Litigation North practice at Offit Kurman. He focuses on commercial and corporate dispute resolution, emphasizing rational and cost-effective business solutions. His diverse practice includes international facets of litigation and dispute resolution, and criminal and civil facets of various international income reporting obligations. He has represented entities and individuals in cases involving trade and contract disputes, property loss claims, bankruptcy proceedings, construction issues, commodities and derivatives matters, white-collar crime, personal injury, and claims raising questions under federal labor law. Before joining Offit Kurman, Mr. Jackowski was a partner in the New York law firm of Menaker & Herrmann LLP. He began his career as a prosecutor and later became a Senior Assistant District Attorney with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, where he was part of the Money Laundering and Revenue Crimes Bureau and the Rackets Division, investigating and prosecuting business and securities fraud, money laundering, and corporate and individual income and sales tax evasion. Mr. Jackowski frequently lectures and publishes articles on construction law and litigation topics. He is active in numerous bar and industry associations, including the Construction Law Committee of the New York Building Congress, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Professional Development Committee, the International Section of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law, the Law Firm Sustainability Network, A/E ProNet, and the European American Bar Association. He is also a member of the Construction Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association.

Mr. Nudelman has represented members of the construction industry across a broad spectrum of matters for over 25 years. He works with owners and developers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals to prepare and negotiate contract documents for construction in the New Jersey and New York metropolitan area. Mr. Nudelman drafts, modifies and negotiates customized contracts, as well as contracts based on standard industry forms from groups such as the American Institute of Architects, Consensus Docs and Design Build Institute of America. His construction contracting work helps his clients manage the risk inherent in construction projects so they may adequately protect their interests now to avoid claims and disputes in the future. When claims and disputes are unavoidable, Mr. Nudelman draws upon his wide-ranging experience in construction litigation, representing clients in state and federal courts throughout the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area, as well as in local and international mediations and arbitrations.

Managing Consultant with GREYHAWK
Mr. Richards, CCC, CEP, PSP, is a managing consultant with GREYHAWK, located in Melville. He has over 15 years of experience in project management oversight, preconstruction and construction cost estimating, project planning and scheduling, and claims and litigation support. He currently serves on the NYC Bar Construction Law Committee and is a member of the ABA’s Forum on Construction Law. He has presented on several construction-related topics to a variety of audiences. Mr. Richards has a B.S. degree in construction management from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and earned an M.B.A. degree from Hofstra University.

Partner, Seiger Gfeller Laurie, LLP
Mr. Strong focuses his practice in the areas of construction litigation and professional malpractice defense including representation of design professionals, insurance brokers, real estate agents, lawyers, and accountants in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York. He has represented a variety of clients in the construction arena, including project owners, developers, design professionals, general and prime contractors, and specialty trade contractors, in all phases of construction and commercial litigation. Mr. Strong regularly counsels clients during pre-construction and construction phases on issues including contract negotiations, risk management, and disputes. His representation extends to both public and private projects, and addresses payment claims, delay, acceleration, design issues, lien law, bond claims, surety issues, defective work, and wrongful termination.

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, ColumbusMr. Buzby is a trial attorney with more than 40 years of experience representing clients in court, arbitration, and mediation on a wide range of business disputes. His trial practice emphasizes construction, representing project owners, contractors, and design and engineering professionals on construction projects. Mr. Buzby counsels clients in the areas of real estate, energy, and general business counseling and litigation. He has experience throughout the construction industry in the negotiation and preparation of construction contracts, project performance and the resolution of construction claims and disputes.

Darrow Law LLC, ToledoMr. Darrow is the owner of Darrow Law, LLC. He focuses his practice on residential and commercial real estate, construction law and litigation, and general civil litigation. Mr. Darrow also counsels clients in small business law, representing individuals and families in personal injury litigation and negotiations.

Mann Dulaney, LLC, Powell
Mr. Dulaney has maintained a private construction law and real estate practice for over 25 years in the greater Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton area. During this time he has represented design professionals, owners and contractors in the areas of construction, safety, labor, employment and government/agency regulation. He has represented clients before the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors and has spoken before American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Sections statewide regarding legal issues for design professionals. Mr. Dulaney received his B.S. degree in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati, his M.B.A. degree from Xavier University and his J.D. degree from the University of Dayton. He is admitted to practice law before all state and federal courts in Ohio. He represents other professionals including physicians, pharmacists and nurses regarding licensure issues before their respective state regulating authorities.

Mr. Jezdimir focuses on construction law. He has counseled owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts and has counseled clients during all stages of a construction project relative to bids, adequacy of work, sufficiency of plans or specifications, extra work, delays, warranties, and other related issues. Mr. Jezdimir has also spent a great part of his practice representing construction clients in resolving disputes through litigation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution procedures. He has succeeded as lead counsel in numerous trials and arbitration hearings. Mr. Jezdimir vast litigation experience includes arguments before appellate courts as well as complex commercial litigation involving claims over theft of proprietary company information and claims for misrepresentations underlying a commercial transaction. Starting in 2018, after he was appointed to the American Arbitration Association Roster of Arbitrators for construction and commercial disputes, He expanded his practice to include service as an arbitrator in numerous disputes involving commercial and construction contracts. Mr. Jezdimir has been honored by inclusions in Michigan Super Lawyers magazine, a top construction litigator by the magazine, dbusiness, and a Fellow in the Construction Lawyers of America Society.

Cousino Restoration and Cousino Medical Group, SylvaniaMr. Montz is vice president and general counsel for Cousino Restoration and Cousino Medical Group, one of Ohio’s busiest fire and flood restoration contractors, where he primarily practices construction law. He obtained his undergraduate degree in business from the University of Cincinnati in 1990 and his law degree from the University of Toledo in 1993. During his 17 years at Cousino he has steered the company through over 22,000 projects. He is also an undergraduate and graduate studies adjunct lecturer for Bowling Green State University’s Construction Management program, where he teaches construction contracting and law, and he was recently appointed to the American Arbitration Association’s national Construction Arbitration Panel.

Partner at Ferraro & BouléMs. Boulé has over 20 years of experience in family law, business litigation, construction law, and landlord/tenant disputes. She is a founding partner of Ferraro & Boulé, Attorneys at Law, established in 2006. Ms. Boulé’s business law practice includes construction contracts and disputes, landlord/tenant law, and business formation and litigation. She serves as general counsel to a financial consulting firm in Boston, represents mid-sized construction companies in contract negotiation and collections, and handles evictions and other tenant-related issues for a number of landlords. Ms. Boulé has represented business clients before the Division of Professional Licensure, the Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, the Bid Protest Unit of the Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Industrial Accidents. She is well-versed in mechanic’s liens and helps secure and collect payment claims of contractors and sub-contractors. Ms. Boulé was educated at New England Law/Boston and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Mr. Fine represents and counsels clients in the construction industry, including owners and developers, general contractors and construction managers, specialty trade contractors, suppliers and manufacturers. He represents clients in adverse proceedings such as litigation and arbitration, and he consults regarding risk management, contract preparation and negotiation, and general business advice. Mr. Fine is the chair of his firm’s Construction Law Group and the past president of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Central Massachusetts. He holds several leadership positions in local, regional, and national construction trade and bar organizations. Mr. Fine was named a Massachusetts “Super Lawyer” by Boston Magazine every year since 2017.

Senior Partner at Huddles Jones Sorteberg & DachilleMr. Dachille focuses his practice exclusively on construction law, government contract law and the resolution of disputes for clients involved in the construction industry. He has successfully handled legal matters for, against and involving general contractors, construction managers, design builders, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, owners, lenders, sureties, and insurance carriers. Mr. Dachille provides advice and counsel on construction law and construction-related legal issues, and he drafts, negotiates and reviews the many different types of contracts that govern the various business relationships that arise as a part of the construction process.

Partner at Wright, Constable & Skeen LLPMr. Kozlakowski centers his practice on construction law, government procurement, surety law, commercial litigation and contract law. He provides a range of services to clients from preventative lawyering through dispute resolution. He is an experienced litigator distinguished for seeking resolution of disputes in a timely and efficient manner, often using alternative dispute resolution processes. He has defended construction claims arising out of the Baltimore Subway System and the I-95 Fort McHenry Tunnel as an assistant attorney general for the State of Maryland. Mr. Kozlakowski has issued legal decisions on bid protests for the Government Accountability Office (GAO). He served as an adjunct faculty member at Community College of Baltimore County, where he taught construction law for contractors.

Semmes, BaltimoreMs. Lentini maintains a general litigation practice concentrating primarily in construction, insurance defense, and insurance coverage. She has represented owners, contractors and design professionals in a full range of disputes, including claims arising from delay, scheduling or changes in scope; construction or design defects; insurance and indemnity agreements; and payment and performance bonds. Her practice includes trial and appellate work at both the state and federal levels. Ms. Lentini was a founding member of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Construction Law Section and served as the Section’s chair. Ms. Lentini was selected as a Fellow in the ABA Forum on Construction Law and serves on the Steering Committee for Division 2, Contract Documents. She attended Rutgers University for her B.A and B.S. degrees, and she received her J.D. degree from Washington College of Law at American University.

Senior Partner at Huddles Jones Sorteberg & DachilleMr. Sorteberg is both a construction attorney and a civil engineer, and he has extensive construction management experience, including his tenure with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company from 1985-1991. He began his legal career as a law clerk with the Maryland Stadium Authority in 1991 and 1992, during the construction of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mr. Sorteberg is currently a principal with Huddles Jones Sorteberg & Dachille, PC and has been with the firm since its inception in 1995. He concentrates his practice in the areas of construction and government contract law and litigation. A large part of his practice is transactional, involving preparation of contract documents, teaming agreements, etc. He conducts construction law and contract seminars, publishes articles in construction industry journals and works with the American Subcontractors Association for legislative change on behalf of the construction industry.

Partner at Kennison, Dudley & Crawford, LLC in ColumbiaMr. Dudley is a founding partner of Kenison, Dudley and Crawford, LLC. Focusing in the area of construction law and business and commercial litigation, he is admitted to both the North Carolina and South Carolina Bar Associations. A cum laude graduate of the Citadel, he served six years in the SCARNG as an armor officer. He earned his J.D. degree from the University of South Carolina in 1992. Mr. Dudley is a member of the ABA Construction Law Forum, The South Carolina Bar (Past chairman, Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section and member of the Construction Law Section) as well as a member of the Greenville County Bar Association. Always aware that there hasn’t been a case he couldn’t lose, Mr. Dudley welcomes the opportunity to present his clients’ cases in court and in arbitration. He is a big advocate of mediation and believes a well-prepared case for trial puts his clients in a position to get the most favorable settlement. A self-admitted construction geek, he considers himself blessed to have found a wonderful group of people to work with and an area of law that he loves.

Shareholder at McCabe Trotter & Beverly, P.C. in ColumbiaMr. McCabe has assisted multiple homeowner’s associations and community associations with developer transition negotiations, including drafting covenants, bylaws, and transaction agreements. He also handles issues that involve litigation of collections and covenant enforcements. Mr. McCabe has extensive experience in the construction industry and represents developers, builders, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers. Prior to practicing law, he was a trade contractor working in the EIFS (USG system certified), stucco, plaster, drywall, and acoustical ceiling industries. He holds a South Carolina Residential Specialty Contractors License. He has handled numerous legal matters involving construction matters. Mr. McCabe is a South Carolina Circuit Court Arbitrator. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a law clerk for James C. Williams, Jr., Resident Judge of the First Judicial Circuit. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Newberry College in 1995 and his juris doctor degree from Campbell University in 1999.

Founding Member of Player Law Firm, LLC in ColumbiaMr. Player received his bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina in 1994 and his juris doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1998. Mr. Player was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1998 and the Georgia Bar in 2001. After graduation from law school, Mr. Player took a position as the law clerk for the Honorable Judge Diane Schafer Goodstein. After his clerkship, Mr. Player worked for Richard Harpootlian in Columbia, South Carolina. As an associate, he worked primarily on catastrophic and high profile personal injury cases, criminal cases before the state-wide grand jury, and litigation involving the illegal video gaming industry. In June of 2000, Mr. Player moved to Augusta, Georgia and took a position as an associate with the law firm of Fulcher, Hagler, Reed, Hanks & Harper, LLP. While at the Fulcher firm, his practice primarily consisted of insurance defense, railroad defense, workers compensation defense and small business litigation. Mr. Player was exclusively responsible for several cases before the United States District Courts in South Carolina and the Southern District of Georgia, the South Carolina Court of Common Pleas, and the Georgia Superior and State Courts. Mr. Player’s current practice focuses in the areas of civil litigation, business law, and appeals.

Associate Attorney at Kenison, Dudley & Crawford, LLC in GreenvilleMr. Thompson is an associate attorney with Kenison, Dudley & Crawford. His practice focuses mainly on construction law and business and commercial litigation. He earned his B.S. degree in Business Administration from Menlo College, and his J.D. degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, with a concentration in Civil Litigation and Advocacy. While at Loyola, Mr. Thompson was a member of the nationally-ranked Byrne Trial Advocacy Team. He was also a coordinator of the ABA award-winning, student-run, Judge Stephen E. O’Neil Young Lawyers Mentoring Program, which educates students from low income communities of color, on law and advocacy, culminating in a day of mock trials, while encouraging the students to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Brian W. Boschee is a shareholder with Holley Driggs Walch Fine Wray Puzey & Thompson practicing in construction and commercial litigation. Mr. Boschee has extensive experience handling complex construction and business disputes. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked primarily in politics, including positions running a North Dakota Supreme Court campaign and working with United States Senator Byron Dorgan.

Donna DiMaggio is an experienced litigator with Holley Driggs Walch Fine Wray Puzey & Thompson representing general contractors and design professionals in various construction actions. Her legal experience includes actions involving both private projects and public works projects. She has represented small firms to international companies. One of Ms. DiMaggio’s career highlights was obtaining a successful judgment after a three-week trial of a lien foreclosure and breach of contract action against the largest casino corporation in Nevada.

Scott L. Hernandez is an attorney with Robison, Belaustegui, Sharp & Low in Reno, Nevada. His areas of practice include construction and real estate law, as well as general commercial and business litigation. Mr. Hernandez began his legal career at California’s leading real estate law firm, where he obtained extensive experience as a commercial litigator. He also worked at the San Francisco office of one of the top international construction law firms, representing general contractors and engineering firms in contract and payment disputes both domestically and abroad.

William J. Wray is a shareholder with Holley Driggs Walch Fine Wray Puzey & Thompson. His practice is built upon the excitement and complexities of large-scale construction and related commercial activities. Mr. Wray represents large national and international clients, as well as local Nevada clients, in all aspects of construction and development, including licensing, entitlements, government relations, bidding, contracting, project administration, project closeout, project claims and dispute resolutions. He has represented major parties in connection with some of Las Vegas’ largest construction project litigations, including cases involving CityCenter, Venetian, Bellagio, Planet Hollywood, Aladdin, Resort at Summerlin, Miracle Mile, Forum Shops, Shoppesat Palazzo, McCarran Airport expansion, and UNLV Lied Library projects.

Mr. Hauser has extensive experience with the full spectrum of legal tasks associated with a construction project, from negotiating the contract to participating in dispute resolution proceedings, preparing and prosecuting fee and delay claims, and litigating disputes. He has represented a wide variety of clients in the construction area, including suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, owners, design professionals, and sureties. In addition, he is a member of the American Arbitration Association Panel of Construction Arbitrators and Mediators. An attorney since 1998, as well as a licensed builder in the state of Michigan, Mr. Hauser earned his undergraduate degree from Aquinas College and his J.D. degree from the University of Detroit School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts in Michigan, as well as in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C., Mr. Hauser is a member of Michigan Bar Association (Business Law Section), the American Bar Association (Construction Industry Forum), Rochester Bar Association and the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM). He is a frequent lecturer concerning legal issues pertaining to contractors, design professionals and suppliers.

Mr. Jezdimir focuses on construction law. He has counseled owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts and has counseled clients during all stages of a construction project relative to bids, adequacy of work, sufficiency of plans or specifications, extra work, delays, warranties, and other related issues. Mr. Jezdimir has also spent a great part of his practice representing construction clients in resolving disputes through litigation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution procedures. He has succeeded as lead counsel in numerous trials and arbitration hearings. Mr. Jezdimir vast litigation experience includes arguments before appellate courts as well as complex commercial litigation involving claims over theft of proprietary company information and claims for misrepresentations underlying a commercial transaction. Starting in 2018, after he was appointed to the American Arbitration Association Roster of Arbitrators for construction and commercial disputes, He expanded his practice to include service as an arbitrator in numerous disputes involving commercial and construction contracts. Mr. Jezdimir has been honored by inclusions in Michigan Super Lawyers magazine, a top construction litigator by the magazine, dbusiness, and a Fellow in the Construction Lawyers of America Society.

Mr. Keating has been in the construction industry for over 29 years in various capacities including estimator/cost engineer, project manager, construction manager, director of construction, and A/E construction administrator to name a few. He has been involved in both commercial and residential construction projects both in the public and private sector with several individual projects exceeding $100 million in construction value. He currently works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a cost engineer and value engineering officer on large military, civil works, and inter-agency developments. In addition, he teaches a class in Construction Engineering as an adjunct instructor at the University of South Alabama, Department of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering.
Mr. Keating grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and holds a bachelor of science degree in Construction Management from the University of Nebraska. In addition, he received his MBA degree from the University of West Florida in 2004. He is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the State of Virginia and a certified general contractor (CGC) in the State of Florida, and he holds several other industry certifications including certified cost engineer (CCE), value management associate (VMA), certified professional estimator (CPE), and certified construction contract administrator (CCCA).

Mr. Cowen started his estimating career in 1979 with a Kansas-based general contracting firm and worked for contractors who self-perform work from Division 1 through Division 33 of CSI masterformat.
His positions ranged from a senior estimator to chief estimator to vice president of estimating. Mr. Cowen has successfully estimated projects in 17 states in the US. These estimates ranged from hard bid to full design-build projects. Currently he is an estimator at Cowen Estimating and Construction Services in the Chicago area.
In 2005 Mr. Cowen became a member of the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) and in 2007 successfully completed the requirements to become a certified professional estimator.
Mr. Cowen is serving as National 2nd Vice President and as a member of the Board of Trustees for the ASPE.

Mr. Frondorf owns and operates Cincinnati-based DG Frondorf and Associates LLC, a construction cost estimating consulting firm. He is a member of Consulting Estimator’s Round Table (CERT), AACE, and the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). He has 25 years of service as a construction estimator, and has presented several seminars on estimating practices and ethical bidding topics to trade associations and at industry events. Mr. Frondorf is also a past instructor of construction estimating at the University of Cincinnati and has guest lectured there and at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. He has also written several articles on estimating related topics in Estimating Today and Design Cost Data magazines.

Mr. Keating has been in the construction industry for over 29 years in various capacities including estimator/cost engineer, project manager, construction manager, director of construction, and A/E construction administrator to name a few. He has been involved in both commercial and residential construction projects both in the public and private sector with several individual projects exceeding $100 million in construction value. He currently works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a cost engineer and value engineering officer on large military, civil works, and inter-agency developments. In addition, he teaches a class in Construction Engineering as an adjunct instructor at the University of South Alabama, Department of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering.
Mr. Keating grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and holds a bachelor of science degree in Construction Management from the University of Nebraska. In addition, he received his MBA degree from the University of West Florida in 2004. He is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the State of Virginia and a certified general contractor (CGC) in the State of Florida, and he holds several other industry certifications including certified cost engineer (CCE), value management associate (VMA), certified professional estimator (CPE), and certified construction contract administrator (CCCA).

Mr. Davenport has 40 years of experience in the construction of schools, hospitals, chemical plants, laboratories, manufacturing facilities, parking garages, warehouses and office buildings. He has experience in many phases of construction including estimating, design-build, scheduling, purchasing, project management, supervision, training, and productivity. Since 2009 when he took early retirement from McCarthy Building Companies in St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Davenport has worked for number of commercial builders as an independent contractor providing estimating and project management. He has worked for Turner Construction and Hercules Construction in St. Louis from 1979 to 1995. Mr. Davenport completed an apprenticeship with the Carpenters’ District Council of St. Louis in 1982 and worked in the trades until 1985. He has has bachelor degrees in Construction Management from Washington University (1984) and in Psychology from Maryville University in St. Louis (1974). Mr. Davenport has been a member of the American Society of Professional Estimators where he has served as a member of the National Board of Directors. He served on the Education Committee, the Awards Committee, as well as the By-Laws Committee. Mr. Davenport also participated in leadership positions at the local ASPE St. Louis Metro Chapter 19. He achieved his CPE (Certified Professional Estimator) in 1995. Mr. Davenport is passionate about construction, especially estimating. He is excited about sharing his knowledge. Mr. Davenport is open to learning new and better estimating and building systems and methods to improve himself and others.

Mr. Keating has been in the construction industry for over 29 years in various capacities including estimator/cost engineer, project manager, construction manager, director of construction, and A/E construction administrator to name a few. He has been involved in both commercial and residential construction projects both in the public and private sector with several individual projects exceeding $100 million in construction value. He currently works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a cost engineer and value engineering officer on large military, civil works, and inter-agency developments. In addition, he teaches a class in Construction Engineering as an adjunct instructor at the University of South Alabama, Department of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering.
Mr. Keating grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and holds a bachelor of science degree in Construction Management from the University of Nebraska. In addition, he received his MBA degree from the University of West Florida in 2004. He is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the State of Virginia and a certified general contractor (CGC) in the State of Florida, and he holds several other industry certifications including certified cost engineer (CCE), value management associate (VMA), certified professional estimator (CPE), and certified construction contract administrator (CCCA).