Partner In Construction Section
CurrentLisa has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Prior to becoming a lawyer, she worked for several years in project management and engineering for Turner Construction Company holding various field and office positions. During that time, she completed millions of dollars worth of work-in-place for the core-and-shell and tenant improvement divisions in the following sectors: hospitals and other healthcare facilities, laboratories, retail space, office towers, high-rise residential, and light industrial. Lisa's construction field experience provides her with a deeper perspective and understanding of the construction process making her invaluable in assisting our construction clients' legal and business needs. The primary focus of her transactional practice is advising owners, designers, and contractors regarding large design and construction deal structures utilizing collaborative and integrated delivery processes, and drafting bid documents, contracts, and BIM protocols for large public and private works. Lisa is experienced with public procurement processes, HUD guidelines and protocols, public private partnership transactions (P3), including concession model, and has international contract experience. On the claims side, she has experience advising clients regarding resolution of a variety of legal issues including contractual disputes, claims and delay analysis, termination, default, mechanic liens and stop notices, defects and alternative dispute resolution. Lisa has a reputation for successfully working with clients to resolve claims and conflicts as they arise through business and legal negotiations avoiding litigation.
