As lead counsel, Mr. Monte has successfully handled numerous jury and non-jury trials, arbitrations, administrative and DRB hearings, and appeals in federal and state courts. Among other matters, he has prosecuted and defended claims involving delays, differing site conditions, wrongful termination, bid protests, and multidistrict litigation involving construction and material defects.On the transactional side, Mr. Monte regularly drafts and negotiates joint-venture… Show more As lead counsel, Mr. Monte has successfully handled numerous jury and non-jury trials, arbitrations, administrative and DRB hearings, and appeals in federal and state courts. Among other matters, he has prosecuted and defended claims involving delays, differing site conditions, wrongful termination, bid protests, and multidistrict litigation involving construction and material defects.On the transactional side, Mr. Monte regularly drafts and negotiates joint-venture, design-build, P3, EPC, and other complex construction-related agreements. He often acts as project counsel to contractors on Infrastructure projects, Including bridges, tunnels, highways and railways.Mr. Monte advises clients in the area of DMWBE and general ethics compliance and has developed effective and cost efficient compliance programs for numerous contractors. Show less