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Mr. Conlon is a licensed professional engineer with 25 years of high-profile structural engineering experience. He has lent his expertise and creativity to large, challenging new high-profile construction projects including the iconic Yankee Stadium, the 75-story tall One57 in Manhattan, and the new 22,000 sf steel-framed column-free Blessed Kateri Church in Lagrangeville, New York, as well as numerous other projects of various scales. The owners, architects, contractors, and property managers with whom he collaborates seek him out as a project partner because of his work ethic and focused client service. As founder and managing principal of Conlon Engineering, LLC, Brookfield, Connecticut, Mr. Conlon has created a culture that is highly client-focused and disciplined, making it easy for colleagues to recommend him. He takes great pride in their ability to address structural challenges for diverse clients in the firm’s areas of new construction, renovation and structural rehabilitation of existing structures in a variety of categories including commercial, residential, industrial, office, school, religious, historic and recreational buildings; adaptive reuse projects; LEED accredited projects; peer reviews of other engineers’ work, and feasibility studies.

Professional Engineer at Alexander Structures, LLCMr. Charvat is a professional engineer licensed in multiple states. He has worked as a forester in the Pacific Northwest, and he spent two years working at the United States’ Forest Service’s Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin, assisting with large research products for both engineered and natural wood. Mr. Charvat has engineered and designed hundreds of homes ranging from $20,000 cabins to $18 million ranches. He is the engineer of record for NAHB’s Log Home Log Grading Program, and he is also the engineer of record for over 30 threaded fasteners used in log home and residential construction, many found at big box stores. Mr. Charvat has hosted his own log cabin renovation show on DIY network called Cabin Rescue, has consulted on log cabin renovations featured on HGTV, and is the instructor for an internet-based class about building and buying a log home. He is the owner of Alexander Structures, Inc., based in Conifer, Colorado, which has been in business since 2002, www.alexanderstructures.com. Mr. Charvat holds a bachelor of science degree in Forest Science and a master of science degree in Agricultural Engineering—Structures, both from the University of Wisconsin. He also competed on History Channel’s TV reality series Top Shot for two seasons, including the final all-star season.

Mr. Fratinardo is a civil/structural engineer and roof consultant. His over 20 years of experience includes civil and structural engineering analysis, design, construction administration, field investigation, and project management, and 13 years of experience specific to forensic engineering and the investigation and analysis of building damage and failures. Mr. Fratinardo has designed numerous new buildings, building additions, building renovations, and mechanical platforms and supports. He has designed and analyzed roof, wall and floor framing systems utilizing steel, concrete, masonry, and wood construction. Mr. Fratinardo has vast expertise in commercial, industrial, agricultural, municipal, educational and residential building damage investigations, including on-site investigations after 25 different tornado events, and Hurricanes Irene, Sandy, Matthew, Harvey, Irma, Maria and Florence. He has legal experience in depositions, arbitration hearings and trials. He has prepared and performed numerous continuing education presentations, including on an array of topics in forensic engineering, structural engineering and building codes for HalfMoon Education Inc., in multiple states since 2014. Mr. Fratinardo graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering, and he also holds a master of engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is a registered professional engineer in multiple states and a licensed structural engineer in Illinois.

Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products
Mr. Lyons has 15 years’ experience in the building materials industry, including roofing, insulation, granite, dimensional lumber and engineered wood products. He is currently the multi-family/light commercial manager responsible for educating and driving specification for Boise Cascade engineered wood products within that segment.

Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products
Mr. Paul has more than 20 years’ experience educating and consulting with performance-based designers and specifiers across North America. In his current role with Boise Cascade, he is responsible for the specification of engineered wood products within the multifamily and light commercial markets. Mr. Paul regularly gives presentations as an effective means of educating the design community.
 

Mr. Conlon is a licensed professional engineer with 25 years of high-profile structural engineering experience. He has lent his expertise and creativity to large, challenging new high-profile construction projects including the iconic Yankee Stadium, the 75-story tall One57 in Manhattan, and the new 22,000 sf steel-framed column-free Blessed Kateri Church in Lagrangeville, New York, as well as numerous other projects of various scales. The owners, architects, contractors, and property managers with whom he collaborates seek him out as a project partner because of his work ethic and focused client service. As founder and managing principal of Conlon Engineering, LLC, Brookfield, Connecticut, Mr. Conlon has created a culture that is highly client-focused and disciplined, making it easy for colleagues to recommend him. He takes great pride in their ability to address structural challenges for diverse clients in the firm’s areas of new construction, renovation and structural rehabilitation of existing structures in a variety of categories including commercial, residential, industrial, office, school, religious, historic and recreational buildings; adaptive reuse projects; LEED accredited projects; peer reviews of other engineers’ work, and feasibility studies.

Owner of O’Donnell Structural Consulting, LLC in Bayse, VA
O’Donnell Structural Consulting, LLC, was formed in 2011 by Theodore O’Donnell to provide professional engineering services with special emphasis on design of wood structures. Mr. O’Donnell graduated in 1988 from Youngstown State University with a BSCE degree with a structural concentration. Upon graduation he went to work for Inter-Lock Steel doing wood truss design and computer programming. In 1991 Inter-Lock was bought by MiTek Industries where he continued his truss design work. In 1995 he relocated to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia to become a field engineer with MiTek. In 1999 he took over as chief engineer at MiTek’s Ohio office and then moved back to Virginia in 2001 to become vice president of engineering with Blue Ridge Truss & Supply.

Patrick M. McGuire, P.E., S.E., has served the public as a structural engineer since his graduation from the University of Louisville in 1974 with a Master of Civil Engineering degree. He has worked in the wood products and related industries since 1979 and is currently practicing as an independent consultant. He is very lucky to have worked for generous employers who encouraged him to grow his expertise and to share it with others through participation in professional and trade associations such as the Wood Truss Council of America, the Truss Plate Institute, the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Frame Builders Association. Mr. McGuire has published several technical articles on wood-related design.

Patrick M. McGuire, P.E., S.E., has served the public as a structural engineer since his graduation from the University of Louisville in 1974 with a Master of Civil Engineering degree. He has worked in the wood products and related industries since 1979 and is currently practicing as an independent consultant. He is very lucky to have worked for generous employers who encouraged him to grow his expertise and to share it with others through participation in professional and trade associations such as the Wood Truss Council of America, the Truss Plate Institute, the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Frame Builders Association. Mr. McGuire has published several technical articles on wood-related design.

Mohamed El-Gafy, Ph.D., PE, is the managing partner for the Michigan-based Gafy and Company LLC, a consulting firm offering a comprehensive range of products and services that covers all aspects of engineering, construction, and management from conceptualization to commissioning. Mr. El-Gafy is a member of AACE and has 19 years of experience as a construction estimator. In addition, he is an associate professor in the Construction Management Program in the Michigan State University School of Planning, Design, and Construction. Driven by the curiosity to learn, Mr. El-Gafy has been involved in a full range of intellectual and creative engagement activities that have increased his understanding of the field of construction engineering and management and how it interacts with all areas of the built environment. His main research interests center around investigating and re-engineering current construction processes to maximize the value of construction service provided to customers (process owners or project clients) that would result in more sustainable products. Mr. El-Gafy is also interested in investigating the interface of technology and management processes in the construction environment. He has participated in numerous research, teaching and service opportunities of significant scope.

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.

Over a 25-year career, Mr. Becker has represented international engineering firms, architects, design-builders, owners, construction managers, and specialty subcontractors on major horizontal infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, and pipelines, and vertical infrastructure projects such as stadiums, convention centers, hospitals, and dams. He has also worked on industrial projects including process plants, power plants, grain elevators, and commercial and residential projects. He is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers, a former chair of the Construction Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association, a director of the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, and a frequent speaker on construction law topics. Mr. Becker is nationally recognized as a leading advocate in the field of early resolution of complex construction disputes through mediation, many times without the need for a lawsuit for formal legal proceedings. He earned his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Northwestern University, cum laude, Tau Beta Pi, and his law degree from the University of Iowa with high distinction.

Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.
Ms. Laughman is an integral member of Cairncross & Hempelmann’s Litigation Practice Group. For several years, she has represented engineering and architectural firms and other commercial entities in complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. Her practice focuses primarily on complex commercial disputes, construction litigation, risk management, professional negligence, and errors and omissions claims. She also does transactional work and has drafted, negotiated, and analyzed design and construction contracts for a vast array of construction projects. Companies of all sizes and local government entities repeatedly rely on Ms. Laughman’s litigation experience.
 

Stoels Rives LLP
Mr. Oles is a partner of Stoel Rives who practices in the firm’s Construction and Design group. For more than 30 years, he has helped owners, architects, engineers and contractors solve complex legal problems through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and trial. Mr. Oles has also drafted, negotiated and analyzed multimillion-dollar design and construction contracts on a wide variety of construction projects. He serves as an arbitrator on the American Arbitration Association’s construction panel. Mr. Oles is a co-author of the current standard treatise on Washington lien law. Mr. Oles was selected as one of “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” for construction law by Chambers USA in 2019 and has been included in The Best Lawyers in America© guide for construction litigation since 2013. Mr. Oles received his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law. He is admitted to the bar in Washington and to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Lane Powell PC
Mr. Palachuk is a member of the Construction Group at Lane Powell. He represents large and mid-sized design firms, public owners, healthcare providers, and transportation companies. Along with his several years of trial and arbitration practice resolving construction disputes, Mr. Palachuk also drafts and negotiates complex construction contracts for design professionals and owners on some of the largest construction projects in the Pacific Northwest. He has been recognized as a Washington Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for construction litigation each of the last four years 2017-2020, and has been recognized by various trade publications or peer reviewers as one of the top attorneys in the Pacific Northwest each of the last six years. He has also served as a Diversity Scholar for the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law, a member of the Washington State Bar Association Section on Construction Law, and on the Board of Trustees for the King County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Mr. Palachuk earned his undergraduate degree, with honors, from the University of Oregon and his law degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Cushman Law Offices, P.S.
Mr. Scuderi’s practice is primarily focused on construction, timber, and earth work issues. He also handles personal and property injury cases and insurance bad faith claims. He is known for his hard work and persistence on behalf of his clients. Mr. Scuderi earned his law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. He is currently licensed in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. He is also a member of the Guam Bar Association and the Minnesota State Bar. Prior to attending law school Mr. Scuderi worked as a design architect, construction critical path method scheduler, and as a superintendent/field engineer for a large international general contractor. He recently served as chair of the Construction Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association.

Martens + Associates P.S.
Mr. Spurgeon is a seasoned first-chair trial attorney holding law licenses in the states of Washington and California where he practices in state and federal courts and private arbitration. His ten years of attorney experience includes litigation and transactional work in the fields of construction law, administrative law, regulatory compliance and employment law; in both single plaintiff and class action cases. His construction law experience includes prevailing wage, public works, defect and payment disputes including stop payment notices, bond claims, mechanics liens, eight-digit insurance coverage disputes and breach of contract cases. His employment law experience includes wage and hour, wrongful termination, statutory discrimination, hiring practices, statutory leaves, and retaliation claims. In addition to graduating in the top-third of his class from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles he also holds a master’s degree in project management. As a retired military officer and Air Force and Army veteran he possesses worldwide experience in aerospace and defense including law enforcement, anti-terrorism planning, aircraft maintenance management, and process improvement.

Attorney at Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins
Mr. Balkenbush’s litigation practice is focused on complex civil litigation in both state and federal court involving breach of contract actions, civil fraud, and construction disputes. He has extensive experience representing both owners and design professionals in commercial construction litigation in Nevada and California.

Founder at Gordon Law
Ms. Gordon represents businesses in all aspects of strategic planning, transactions, and litigation. She graduated from Boston University in 1990, and with distinction from California Western School of Law in 1993. She is a member of both the Nevada and California Bars. Ms. Gordon has successfully argued before the Nevada Supreme Court and has several reported cases. She has been repeatedly named a “Legal Elite” by Nevada Business Magazine. She was included in The Distinguished Women in Nevada book, and she has been designated by Martindale-Hubble as a member of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Ms. Gordon has been repeatedly named as a Super Lawyer, which ranks her as a top-rated Las Vegas business litigation attorney who has met the stringent Super Lawyers selection criteria that includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. She is also a member of the Nevada Women’s Hall of Fame.

Founder at IP Law
Mr. Eric Kohli is an Intellectual Property attorney with 21 years of experience in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and the like. He has worked as an IP attorney for some of the country’s most elite law firms. Some of his representative clients include SONY Corp, Caterpillar Inc, Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, SUN Microsystems, Whirlpool, and Boeing. He currently runs a boutique IP Law practice in Las Vegas.

Attorney at Holland & Hart
Ms. Nannini advises clients in the natural resources and mining industries on a range of disputes and regulatory issues involving public lands. She also works on a variety of other regulatory issues including public utilities, water law, and charter school law. Ms. Nannini works with a variety of Nevada clients, from new industry entrants to well-established industry stakeholders. Prior to joining Holland & Hart, she served as a law clerk to Justice Mark Gibbons of the Nevada Supreme Court and as a judicial extern to then-Chief Judge Robert C. Jones of the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada. During law school, Ms. Nannini worked as an energy regulatory intern with Nevada’s largest public utility, where she assisted with compliance at both the state and federal levels.

Attorney at Newmeyer Dillion
Mr. Quinn is an attorney in Newmeyer Dillion’s Las Vegas office and a member of the firm’s privacy and data security practice. As a CIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional/US Private Sector) with a graduate certificate in Emergency Crisis Management Cybersecurity from UNLV, Mr. Quinn brings his substantial experience in complex business and construction litigation to the table, helping businesses proactively navigate the legal landscape of cybersecurity.

Partner at Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins
Mr. Roberts is one of the top trial lawyers on the West Coast. In 2011, he was elected as an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (“ABOTA”) Las Vegas Chapter. In order to be considered for associate membership, candidates must demonstrate exceptional trial skills and experience equivalent to 20 jury trials to verdict as lead counsel. In 2013 and again in 2018, Mr. Roberts was voted Las Vegas “Lawyer of the Year” for construction litigation by Best Lawyers. He is also recognized as a Best Lawyer in commercial litigation and a “Super Lawyer” – first in Georgia and now in Nevada. He was appointed by the Nevada Supreme Court to the Board of Trustees of the Nevada Law Foundation, and he served in that position for four years. Mr. Roberts received his B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Virginia, and his J.D. degree from the College of William and Mary.

Attorney at Holland & Hart
Ms. Walker assists energy, construction industry, and local government clients on regulatory and legislative matters before state and local governing bodies in Nevada. She has extensive experience with state and local policy. Prior to law school, she served as a policy analyst for the assembly majority leader at the Nevada State Legislature in 2013. While in law school, Ms. Walker clerked for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. Her practice is focused on guiding clients through legal and regulatory obstacles encountered when operating within Nevada. Ms. Walker comes to Holland & Hart after completing a judicial clerkship in the Nevada Court of Appeals for the Honorable Judge Abbi Silver.

Attorney at Pender & Coward
Mr. Gordon’s practice focuses on construction law, government contracts, and banking/financial institutions. He has represented contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals before courts, at arbitration, in mediation, and before contracting boards. Mr. Gordon has a worked on cases concerning Dulles Airport, the Pentagon, Tysons Corner Center Mall, and Princess Anne Hospital. He is a graduate of the Columbus School of Law.

Attorney at Crenshaw, Ware, & Martin
Mr. Grandy specializes in complex business litigation, admiralty and maritime litigation, and business transactions. He regularly assists businesses in navigating all manner of legal issues that arise during the business’s lifetime from entity formation, asset purchases and sales, contract negotiation, and litigation. Mr. Grandy served as a law clerk for the 4th Judicial Circuit of VA and is a graduate of the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law.

Attorney at Kaufman & Canoles
Ms. Harrell serves as the chair of the Commercial Section and the Data Privacy and Security Practice Group at Kaufman and Canoles. She specializes in cyber security and intellectual property law. Ms. Harrell is well experienced in federal and state trademark registration, copyright registration and assignment, negotiation of software development and licensing agreements, and licensing of intellectual property. She received her JD/MBA degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law and the Merritt School of Business. Ms. Harrell is also a certified information privacy professional for the U.S. sector through the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

Senior Associate Attorney at Williams Mullen
Ms. Holland focuses her practice on general commercial litigation in both state and federal courts. She has experience representing a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, partnerships and corporations in commercial disputes. Ms. Holland joined the firm after completing a judicial clerkship with the Honorable D. Arthur Kelsey of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. She is a graduate of Regent University School of Law.

Managing Member at Parks Zeigler
Mr. Parks is a managing member of Parks Zeigler, PLLC in Virginia Beach, which is a paperless, technologically-driven law practice. He is a Tidewater native and has been practicing there for over 19 years. Mr. Parks is active with the Virginia State Bar, currently chairing the Special Committee on Technology and the Future Practice of Law Technology. He is also a member of numerous other state and local bar associations. Mr. Parks frequently writes and speaks about cybersecurity/data privacy and the modernization and use of technology in the practice of law.  While his firm handles a wide-variety of legal matters, Mr. Parks focuses his practice on Cybersecurity/Data Privacy, Credit Reporting, and Civil Litigation.

Shareholder at McKenry Dancigers Dawson
Mr. Voyles is a trial lawyer who practices in state and federal courts in Virginia and North Carolina. He has developed a wide ranging trial practice over the last 21 years. Mr. Voyles is also a trusted outside general counsel to businesses, counseling clients on contracts, risk management, and insurance. He has taught Admiralty Law at Regent University School of Law since 2005, and he has published and presented nationally on the subjects of maritime law and insurance. Mr. Voyles is a magna cum laude graduate of Regent University School of Law, where he served on the Law Review.

Attorney at Horn Williamson
Mr. Dempsey is a graduate engineer and associate in the Construction practice group. He works with a variety of general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals. Mr. Dempsey received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College and J.D. from Villanova University School of Law.

Attorney at Archer & Greiner
Mr. Dennen is an associate in the firm’s Environmental Law Group. He has experience in all areas of toxic tort and environmental law, and he has been involved in all stages of litigation in complex multi-party matters in both federal and state courts. Mr. Dennen concentrates his practice in pursuing and defending complex environmental matters, such as claims involving underground storage tanks, soil and groundwater contamination, diminution in value to property, economic and non-economic damages, cleanup and response costs, natural resource damages and physical and psychological injuries. He also has experience serving as plaintiff’s counsel in toxic tort matters. Mr. Dennen received his J.D. degree from the Rutgers School of Law – Camden, where he graduated cum laude.

Partner at Wilson Elser
Mr. Dryer is the regional managing partner of the Philadelphia office. He has tried numerous product liability, aviation, railroad, toxic tort, general liability, employment, professional indemnity and insurance coverage actions to verdict. Mr. Dryer’s range as a litigator also extends to cases involving recreational, industrial and pharmaceutical products, as well as premises liability claims and contractual disputes. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania; in U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Pennsylvania; in U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Third and Ninth Circuits; and in U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Dryer received his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Temple University. He has been included in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2010 – 2014.

Attorney at Cozen O’Connor
Mr. Gibbs is an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Intellectual Property Department. He focuses his practice on trademark, patent, and copyright prosecution, enforcement, and litigation; internet domain and social media infringement and cybersquatting issues; and intellectual property transactional matters. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Gibbs worked for the U.S. Department of Defense in the Medical Division. He earned his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, magna cum laude, from Philadelphia University and his law degree, magna cum laude, from Rutgers University School of Law.

Managing Member at Horn Williamson
Ms. Horn is an accomplished attorney with comprehensive experience in client representation and litigation. She built her practice representing owners, construction managers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in matters arising from public and private projects. Ms. Horn regularly analyzes construction contracts to evaluate clients’ exposure and to ensure adequate insurance and dispute resolution provisions and procurement and escalation clauses. She has extensive experience representing clients with claims for delay, inefficiency, disruption, and out-of-sequence work. She frequently evaluates situations as they are developing, assisting clients with change order analysis, documenting delays, default, termination, and other typical issues that may result in a claim.

Member Attorney at Cozen O’Connor
Mr. Siegel focuses his practice in the areas of cyber and technology risks, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage. He also co-chairs the firm’s Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Industry Team and is a member of the Technology Committee. Mr. Siegel has represented a wide variety of clients, including insurers, contractors, product manufacturers, and individuals, and he concentrates his practice on complex litigation matters, including prosecuting and defending first and third party insurance coverage claims, construction claims, and commercial disputes. Mr. Siegel received his J.D. degree from Temple University.

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.