Highest national AV® Preeminent™ Lexis‐Nexis® Martindale‐Hubbell® rating by peers and clients after twenty-six years practicing in construction, real estate, international and government law. Also preside as mediator and arbitrator in construction disputes and other litigation matters. Diverse litigation and trial experience includes disputes in state and federal court, private arbitration, mediation and administrative tribunals while representing owners, contractors, developers and design professionals involved in public and private projects nationwide. Experience includes contract disputes, construction defects, indemnity, equitable recovery, professional liability, personal injury and wrongful death, statutory liens, licensing complaints, insurance coverage and bad faith, bond security, project delays, injunctive relief and collections. Significant litigation experience transcends to drafting comprehensive contract documents including industry trends and risk-shifting provisions. Parallel military career in the U.S. Marine Corps included expertise in international and operational law and government ethics and transactions. Military practice and background also transcends to the highest standards of decorum and professionalism in private practice, especially when appearing on behalf of clients before judges, juries, mediators and arbitrators.