Scott A. McQuilkin practices in the area of complex construction and contract-related matters. Scott’s experience includes negotiating and drafting design and construction contracts on behalf of owners and contractors, analyzing permitting and zoning issues and successfully litigating all types of construction disputes, including public bid protests, defective work claims, termination claims and insurance coverage claims.
Professionals The Team Behind the Results
Credentials
Work Experience
- Hinckley Allen
- Partner (2023-Present)
- Counsel (2019-2022)
- Associate (2007-2014)
- Duane Morris LLP
- Special Counsel (2016-2019)
- Saul Ewing LLP
- Special Counsel (2014-2016)
- Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP
- Associate (1998-2007)
Honors & Awards
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Massachusetts (2006-2007, 2009, 2012)
Certifications
- Justice of the Peace, Massachusetts
Charitable & Civic Involvement
- Town of Wayland Youth Basketball, Board Member
Professional Affiliations
- Boston Bar Association
- Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Bar Association
Bar Memberships
- Massachusetts
- United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Newsroom
Publication
The Strategy Behind the Structure: A Conversation with Scott A. McQuilkin
Scott A. McQuilkin combines extensive legal experience with a thorough understanding of the complexities of construction law to provide clients with the kind of practical advice that makes a difference for their bottom line. From drafting contracts to liti…
Firm News
Hinckley Allen Elevates Seven Attorneys to Partner
Hinckley Allen announced today that it elevated seven attorneys to Partner.The new Partners are Christopher M. Addesa, Alexandra Gordon Briggs, Richard A. Goulding, Meaghan L. Krupa, Scott A. McQuilkin, Jared L. Shwartz, and Jessica Y. Wang.
Firm News
Hinckley Allen Welcomes Construction & Public Contracts Attorney Scott A. McQuilkin
Hinckley Allen is pleased to welcome Scott A. McQuilkin as Counsel to the Firm's Construction & Public Contracts Group. McQuilkin most recently served as Special Counsel at Duane Morris LLP.McQuilkin’s practice is focused on the areas of construction…
Case Study
A Wrongful Termination – Power Plant Contract Cut Short is Made Right
After three years of litigation, global energy leader and Hinckley Allen client Iberdrola Energy Projects, Inc. ("IEP") won an international arbitration against Footprint Power Salem Harbor Development, LP ("Footprint") with an award of $237 million, inclu…