Design-Build Projects: Key Issues; Drafting to Mitigate Risk for Contractors, Design Professionals, and Owners

Mr. Leonelli focuses his practice on strategic counseling and dispute resolution in the areas of construction and engineering, manufacturing and supply, energy (conventional and renewable), and commercial disputes. Justin takes pride in providing results-oriented legal solutions to help clients navigate complex challenges, mitigate risk, and secure favorable outcomes. As a part of his construction practice, Mr. Leonelli represents owners and contractors on public and private construction projects globally. He services his clients through all project phases as both project counsel and litigation counsel. Mr. Leonelli also assists clients in negotiating supply agreements and navigating manufacturing-related disputes. He has significant experience with domestic and international supply issues that implicate both the UCC and United Nations Convention on Contracts.

Mr. Wickard concentrates his practice on construction and commercial litigation along with negotiating and drafting construction contracts. He has worked on a wide variety of projects (both international and domestic), including oil and gas, offshore oil production facilities, power plants, manufacturing plants, railroads, solar power facilities, wind farms, water treatment plants, steel mills, dams, and health care facilities. Mr. Wickard has been involved in all phases of litigation in a number of state and federal courts, including jury trials, bench trials, injunction and TRO proceedings. He also has handled numerous appeals in several different state and federal jurisdictions. Mr. Wickard also has significant experience with arbitration proceedings. Mr. Wickard has also drafted and negotiated numerous construction contracts, including EPCs, subcontracts, design contracts, and supply contracts, for many different domestic and international projects. Mr. Wickard also represents clients in connection with public procurement issues and has extensive experience in all phases of bid protest proceedings throughout the country.

Wolfe is a member of the Construction and Infrastructure practice group. She focuses her practice on assisting clients in a variety of disputes involving construction projects, including construction agreements, design and construction defect claims, and payment claims, among others. Ms. Wolfe also handles general complex commercial litigation related to contract, real estate, and development matters. She represents clients in arbitrations, as well as jury and bench trials in state and federal courts. In addition, Ms. Wolfe advises entities on other regulatory and standards issues including building codes, National Fire Protection Association codes and standards, and Facility Guidelines Institute guidelines.