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Practices Construction & Public Contracts

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.

Chambers USA 2026 Hinckley Allen National Recognition

Recognized in Chambers USA

Tier 1 National Ranking for Construction Litigation and Construction Law

Recognized Nationally for Construction and Construction Litigation by the Legal 500

Ranked in Construction Executive’s Top 50 Construction Law Firms™

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

“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…

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…

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Publication

Re-Bidding: Ambiguous Specifications and New Specifications on Re-bid

July 28, 2026

This article was featured in the July 2026 edition of the Utility Contractors Association of New England, Inc.’s Construction Outlook . We have previously written about the limited grounds upon which a…

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The United States Department of Justice Announces First “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Resolution”

June 29, 2026

This article was featured in the June 2026 edition of the Utility Contractors Association of New England, Inc.’s Construction Outlook . In May of 2025, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”)…

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Firm News

Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027

August 20, 2026

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that more than 120 attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America,

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Tara Singh and Lindsey Peterson Black Named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2027 40 & Under List

August 11, 2026

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that Tara Singh, a partner in the Litigation Group, Lindsey Peterson Black, a partner in the Construction & Public Contracts Practice, have been recognized in Benchmark…

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Sponsor: Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut – Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive

December 10, 2026

Hinckley Allen is a proud sponsor of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut's (ABC CT) Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive "Mingle All the Way". Click here to register or learn…

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Sponsor: Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut's Excellence in Construction Awards

October 29, 2026

Hinckley Allen is a proud sponsor of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut's (CT ABC) Excellence in Construction Awards. From CT ABC: Join us in honoring the remarkable achievements in the…

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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