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Practices Construction & Public Contracts

Strategic legal counsel. Unmatched industry experience.

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.

Legal Solutions Built To Last

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.

 

Construction Executive 2023 Top 50 Construction Law Firms

Recognized by Super Lawyers for Construction Litigation

Named in Best Lawyers in America® 2024

Ranked Top 15 of The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™

Tier 1 National Ranking for Construction Litigation and Construction Law

Services

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:

  • Bid protests
  • Termination
  • Scope disputes
  • Cost accounting
  • Differing site conditions
  • Insurance coverage
  • Construction defects
  • Indemnification agreements
  • Liens
  • Design errors and omissions
  • Surety bonds
  • Builder’s risk insurance
  • Proprietary specifications
  • Safety failures
  • Delay, disruption, and interference
  • Warranties
  • Acceleration
  • Liquidated damages
  • Labor disputes and unfair labor practice charges
  • Hazardous materials and other environmental issues
  • Lost productivity

Testimonials

“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

Case Studies

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…

Hinckley Allen Secures Landmark Summary Judgment Decision for a Construction Client in $100M+ Litigation Battle

In September 2023, Hinckley Allen achieved a monumental victory in securing summary judgment on behalf of a national privately-held construction client (“Contractor”). This triumph was secured on a complex infrastructure project (“Project”) in Miam…

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Newsroom

Publication

Contractors, Beware: General Liability Insurers Wrongfully Denying Claims for Damage Caused by Defective Subcontractor Work

February 7, 2024

As a contractor, you are familiar with working together with subcontractors — delegating project scope as part of the overall job. However, when a subcontractor’s work is defective, who is liable for the damage?This is not an unfamiliar issue to contra…

Publication

The 2023 Cyber Year in Review

December 19, 2023

As we reflect upon 2023, it will unfortunately be remembered as a record-breaking year for ransomware and cybercrime. Data breaches have affected companies of all sizes and in every sector costing the United States billions of dollars in damages. Hackers a…

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Firm News

Hinckley Allen Named a Best Place to Work in Connecticut for 15th Consecutive Year

March 8, 2024

Hinckley Allen was named one of the Best Places to Work in Connecticut in 2024 by The Hartford Business Journal (HBJ) for the 15th consecutive year. The Best Places to Work Awards honor companies who receive the highest employee satisfaction ratings, as de…

Firm News

Hinckley Allen Expands Into Florida

February 5, 2024

On February 5, 2024, Hinckley Allen announced its strategic expansion into the rapidly growing Florida market through its combination with Ferencik Libanoff Brandt Bustamante & Goldstein, P.A., a preeminent Florida-based construction and business law f…

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Event

Virtual Program: OSHA Compliance Essentials — Safeguarding Rights & Mitigating Risks from Pre-Inspection to Post-Investigation

March 28, 2024

Hinckley Allen's Labor & Employment Group invites you to attend its third virtual Lunch & Learn program. Join Hinckley Allen Partners Christopher Morog, Robert Ferguson, and John Wilusz as they delve into essential topics to ensure compliance and s…

Affiliations

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