A practice group of Holland & Hart LLP
   
 

We know the law and we know how to assemble claims and try cases. But we also know your business. Several of our attorneys have practical engineering and construction experience. Our attorneys’ practical experience allows us to solve problems efficiently and effectively.

As the largest firm in the Mountain West, Holland & Hart has the resources and experience to represent any type of construction-related entity and solve any type of construction-related dispute. From concept design to project close-out, Holland & Hart provides results.

 
People

Buck Beltzer draws from his prior career experience as a civil engineer to provide efficient and insightful solutions for design professionals, owners, and contractors.

Bob Benson is a recognized practitioner and author who has contributed significantly to the advancement of professionalism and quality in the practice of construction law for over 35 years.

Steve Bowman represents clients in all facets of complex construction litigation, and assists clients in construction management and claims assessment.

Kevin Bridston is an experienced trial lawyer who has served the construction industry on all legal fronts for more than 15 years.

Phil Dabney has nearly twenty years of construction litigation experience in a myriad of disputes for every possible type of construction-law client.

Rebecca Dow's background includes extensive experience in drafting construction contracts and architect agreements for commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects.

Lars Evensen as a attorney and a professional engineer is uniquely qualified to represent clients in complex construction and design litigation, as well as assist clients in claims management and contractual relations.

Paula Fleck has experience representing owners, contractors, and architects in disputes involving residential and commercial projects.

Dan Frost as built his successful construction litigation practice over the past 23 years employing the most technically sophisticated tools used throughout the business.

Greg Gilbert is an experienced construction attorney who's experience includes a unique combination of litigating complex construction disputes for a decade as well as drafting construction agreements for Owners, Design Professionals, Contractors and Subcontractors and other professionals who engage in public works and private construction projects.

Tim Gordon’s experience and exceptional legal analytical ability complement the Group’s practice coverage to assure protection of the client’s interests at the boundaries of the contractual relationship and beyond.

Jim Gonzales is a labor and employment litigator at Holland & Hart, LLP, who has developed an expertise in OSHA and MHSA matters, and also has extensive experience concerning Federal Acquisition Regulation procurement requirements and dispute proceedings.

Sean Hanlon blends his experience in business litigation, environmental law, and contractual matters in the representation of owners, designers, contractors, and subcontractors in the construction litigation arena.

Tobie Hazard's employment law experience with respect to the American's with Disabilities Act provides Holland & Hart's construction clients the expertise necessary to avoid private disputes and governmental enforcement related to the ADA code.

Peter Houtsma is the former Chair of the firm's litigation department, and his extensive commercial litigation experience includes complex construction litigation matters.

Kevin Johnson has substantial experience drafting and negotiating domestic and international construction contracts, particularly EPC contracts for the firm’s power clients.

Carla Kok practices complex commercial, real estate, and construction law representing an array of construction professionals including owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in large complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Charlie Lucy combines a strong science and engineering background with an intimate familiarity with the government contracting worldview to bring special insight to the public works operating environment.

Todd Miller has represented clients in numerous construction litigation matters, and has spoken and written on various construction-related topics, including the interrelationship of mechanics' liens to arbitration clauses, pay-when-paid clauses, lien waivers, and setoffs in payments to contractors.

Jeremy Nork is a real estate trial attorney with almost twenty years of experience in resolving disputes concerning the acquisition, development, encumbering, leasing, improvement and use of real estate.

Melissa Orien has experience representing owners, contractors, and subcontractors on a variety of construction-related disputes throughout the Intermountain West.

Shawn Rodda has experience representing owners, designers, contractors and subcontractors in all stages of construction projects, from initial contract drafting through project management and eventual arbitration/litigation.

Sean Thueson represents owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals in large complex litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and alternative dispute resolution for public works and private projects.

Mary Tribby's litigation background in utilities, real estate and general commercial matters is complemented by the legal perspective achieved spending nearly a decade as AT&T's Chief Regulatory Litigation Counsel for the Western States.

Bryan Wright has experience representing owners, contractors, and subcontractors in the context of private and public construction projects, both at the transactional and litigation level.

Mary York who spent several years as a Deputy Attorney General for the Idaho Transportation Department, has experience in all stages of construction projects, with a particular focus on eminent domain and takings litigation.

David Zimmerman has experience representing owners, contractors, and subcontractors on a variety of construction-related disputes throughout the Western United States.