Federal, State & Local Public Construction and Procurement
Our attorneys have handled legal matters involving federal, state and local construction projects. We understand the unique statutory and regulatory requirements that impact public procurement. We have represented contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on federal project disputes in the United States Court of Federal Claims, federal contract appeals boards and United States District Courts. Regarding state projects we have litigated construction claims under state procurement schemes before administrative law judges and in the state courts. Our attorneys have represented cities as well as contractors in municipal construction disputes.
Project Experience
- Waste water containment structure
- Sewage treatment plant
- Military installations center
- Convention center
- Courthouses
- Highways and bridges
- Sports arena
- Power generation facilities
- Educational facilities
Legal Notes: Modular construction growth will alter the insurance risk scenario
Construction attorneys Megan George and Aaron Klein are quoted in this Daily Commercial News article about how increased prefabrication and modularization is vital to improving the construction industry’s lacklustre productivity growth.
Stites & Harbison Welcomes Walter J. Dunn
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes attorney Walter J. Dunn to the firm as a Member (Partner).
Winter Warm-Up: A Forum Fireside Virtual Construction Conference
Virtual Conference
Cassidy R. Rosenthal, Office Executive Member of the Lexington Office and a Member of the firm’s Construction Practice Group, is pleased to Co-Chair this year’s American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law.
New Loss of Productivity Standard on the Horizon
Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA) Complimentary Webinar Series featuring speaker Bill Geisen, Construction lawyer in our Covington, Ky. office.
New Loss of Productivity Standard on the Horizon
Time: 1:00 p.m.
WEBINAR
Construction Lawyers Society of America Complimentary Webinar Series featuring speaker Bill Geisen, Construction lawyer in our Covington, Ky. office.
2020 Construction Law Institute
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WEBINAR
Stites & Harbison: New Member
Construction attorney Steven Henderson is interviewed in this NUCA podcast.
Tennessee Construction Law
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WEBINAR
Nashville attorney Jamie Little joins a panel of construction lawyers in this Tennessee Construction Law webinar on October 26, 2020
Megan George Selected for Leadership Lexington’s Class of 2020-21
LEXINGTON, Ky.—Leadership Lexington has selected Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney Megan George as a member of the 2020-21 Leadership Lexington program.
Enhancing the Prospects for Contractors to Have Insurance Coverage for Their Subcontractors’ Defective Work
When a construction contractor engages in a construction project, it generally purchases a commercial general liability policy (“CGL”) to broadly cover it and, frequently, the property owner for claims that might arise during the course of construction. These insurance contracts are standard forms issued by the Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) that cover accidental damage to property or personal injury claims.
Monumentality in the Engineering Profession: The Design, Destruction and Redesign of the World Trade Center
Presentation by construction attorney David Ratterman to the University of Kentucky College of Engineering.
Monumentality in the Engineering Profession: The Design, Destruction and Redesign of the World Trade Center
Time: 12:30 p.m.
WEBINAR
WEBINAR: Construction attorney David Ratterman will present to the UK College of Engineering on June 26, 2020.
State of the Union – Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 on Infrastructure Projects
Presentation by Steven Henderson and Aaron Klein to the 12th Annual Law & Regulatory Forum presented by ARTBA.
New Loss of Productivity Standard on the Horizon
Later this year, the American Society of Civil Engineers (“ASCE”), in conjunction with its Construction Institute, will publish a Standard on loss of productivity claims, entitled “Identifying, Quantifying and Proving Loss of Productivity” (“LOP Standard”).
Healthy at Work – Kentucky Governor Issues Requirements for Construction Businesses in Response to COVID-19
Effective May 11, 2020, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued a Healthy at Work Order based on criteria set by public health experts and advice from industry experts. The Order includes minimum and industry-specific requirements that contractors must meet to re-open and/or remain operating.
ARTBA 12th Annual Law & Regulatory Forum – Live Online
WEBINAR
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event is offered as a series of webinars over two days. Attendees will receive the same excellent content as previous forums. Registrants will also be able to watch recorded versions of the presentations at their convenience.
Ask the Expert featuring Allyson Cook and Andrew Poltorak of Stites & Harbison, PLLC
Allyson Cook and Andrew Poltorak joined ABC Ohio Valley Chapter for an online chat.