Hinckley Allen’s nationally recognized Construction & Public Contracts Practice Group has a reputation as one of the most experienced and successful firms in the industry. Our seasoned construction attorneys are prepared to undertake comprehensive legal strategies to safeguard our clients’ interests and ensure their success.
The group has earned extensive accolades, most notably, being named as one of the Top 50 Construction Firms by Construction Executive and for its continuous national recognition as a Tier 1 Construction Practice by Best Lawyers. Representing clients in both public and private sectors, our attorneys work within the full spectrum of the construction industry, from EPC contractors, civil and heavy highway contractors, and ENR Top 100 vertical contractors to design professionals and owners.
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From planning to completion, our attorneys can help you navigate the nuanced complexities of construction law, mitigating risk, and facilitating successful projects. Our deep relationships within the industry allow us to proactively solve problems, negotiate successful transactions, and resolve disputes. Clients rely on our team’s unmatched expertise in navigating complex legal and regulatory challenges within the industry and a proven track record of delivering legal solutions and protecting their interests.
We specialize in solving complex issues and provide a full range of construction law and dispute resolution expertise. We have earned the respect of judges, hearing officers, arbitrators, and opposing counsel for our practical approach to dispute resolution and for our skill and tenacity. We routinely handle claims involving:
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“They are our litigation and construction firm. They know construction like nobody’s business. We only use others if they have a conflict, and we can’t use them.” – Chambers and Partners
“They are a very well-balanced firm with strengths in virtually every corner…They have a good balance of experience and youthful energy that ensures that precedent is found, details are discovered, and solutions are proposed.” – Chambers and Partners
“The firm’s size is optimum: big enough to handle anything, but small enough to remain efficient…They have an incredible depth of knowledge.” – BTI Consulting Group
Hinckley Allen Guides Complex ESOP for Family-Owned Construction Firm
Hinckley Allen represented Rifenburg Holdings, Inc. (“Rifenburg”) in the sale of 100% ownership interests to the organization’s newly formed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Rifenburg, one of Upstate New York’s oldest and largest family-owned …
Hinckley Allen Secures Complex Financing Package for Construction of Medical Campus at Rock Row in Westbrook Maine
In a remarkable display of legal acumen, Hinckley Allen successfully closed a highly intricate financing transaction, marking an exciting moment for long-time client Waterstone Properties Group. The over $100 Million financing will help facilitate the cons…
Exposure Risks and Practical Tips for Contractors on Federally Funded Projects due to Build America Buy America Laws
June 8, 2026Construction contractors and their employees can face significant civil and criminal exposure under state and federal False Claims Acts (“FCA”), among other laws, for failing to appreciate the significance of, and nuances to, “Made in America” laws…
Lean, Mean, “Fraud-Fighting” Machine: The United States Department of Justice Creates a New “National Fraud Enforcement Division”
May 14, 2026This article was featured in the May 2026 edition of the Utility Contractors Association of New England, Inc. ’s Construction Outlook. In an April 7, 2026, written memorandum for the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”), the Acting Atto…
The Legal 500 Recognizes Hinckley Allen Among the Nation's Leading Construction Law Practices
June 10, 2026Hinckley Allen has once again been recognized among the nation's leading construction law practices, earning national rankings in the Legal 500 2026 United States edition for Construction and Construction Litigation. The recognition reinforces the firm's l…
Hinckley Allen Earns Strong Recognition in Chambers USA 2026 Guide
June 4, 2026Hinckley Allen has once again earned prominent recognition in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide. This year, 10 practice areas and more than 30 attorneys across the firm’s offices in the Northeast and Florida earned distinguished rankings, underscoring Hinckley…
New England Real Estate Journal: New Hampshire Seacoast State of the CRE Market
June 18, 2026Hinckley Allen is a proud sponsor of the New England Real Estate Journal’s (NEREJ) 2026 Summit, where Ronald D. Ciotti, partner in the firm’s Construction Group, will participate as a keynote speaker in a panel discussion during NEREJ's 2026 Summit. Ro…
Sponsor: Associated General Contractors of New York State Anthony S. Santaro AGC Scholarship Classic 2026
June 16, 2026Hinckley Allen is a proud sponsor of the Associated General Contractors of New York State’s (AGC NYS) Anthony S. Santaro AGC Scholarship Classic 2026. To register or learn more, visit the AGC NYS website.
Hinckley Allen has earned a top-tier reputation for excellence among professionals in construction and the law both nationally and internationally. The construction business relies on networking and longstanding, dynamic relationships at all levels. Our attorneys continue to cultivate what our peers deem “the best contacts in the business.” These relationships allow us to deliver efficient, effective, and timely results that make a difference.
We support and participate in activities of significant trade associations and industry groups, including:
- ABA Section on Public Contract Law
- ABA Forum on the Construction Industry
- Associated General Contractors of America
- Design Build Institute of America
Additionally, our partners include current and former committee and members of the boards of directors of:
- National Associated General Contractors of America (ACG) of:
- Connecticut
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New York
- The Construction Industries of Massachusetts
- The Utilities Contractors Association of New England
- The Massachusetts Building Congress
- Professional Women in Construction of Connecticut
- The ABC of Connecticut
- The Connecticut Construction Industry Association
- The Eastern Contractors Association
