We have handled a wide variety of construction disputes in trials, arbitrations, and mediations, and frequently provide advice about construction contracts, ownership, and use of construction documents and related issues.
Representing Owners against Contractors
We have represented owners such as municipalities, hotel developers, commercial owners, condominium associations, industrial owners, and public institutions in disputes over compliance of design-build turbines with performance specifications, restoration of historically significant buildings, code compliance, lien claims, change order disputes, breach of contract claims, and other issues.
Defending Contractors and Subcontractors
We have represented contractors and subcontractors in commercial litigation and bid disputes and in many types of claims by owners and third-party occupants or visitors of facilities. In addition, we have extensive experience with construction contract disputes and negotiations.
Defending Design Professionals
We have represented architects and engineers against a wide variety of claims of defective or unsafe design and construction, including claims of wrongful death, personal injury, structural failures causing property damage, roofing failures, facade failures, spalled flooring, and many other internal and external conditions. We have assisted architects and engineers in disputes with regulatory agencies, such as licensing disputes. We have defended architects in claims of cost overruns involving entertainment facilities, shopping mall developments, institutional facilities, and other types of projects. In some cases, these claims have been resolved in arbitrations or mediations. In other cases, we have been able to resolve the disputes through negotiations—often in a way that preserves the client relationship and opportunities for additional business.
News
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Mark Johnson, Aaron Knoll, and Cliff Greene Recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as 2022 Attorneys of the Year
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Award: Jenny Gassman-Pines Named 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Awards Honoree by Minnesota Lawyer
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Best Lawyers Recognizes 14 Greene Espel Attorneys on the 2023 Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Lists
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16 Greene Espel Attorneys Recognized on the Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
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Chambers USA Recognizes Greene Espel for Litigation in Minnesota; Jeanette Bazis, Sybil Dunlop, and Kate Swenson Named Notable Practitioners
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Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce Name Attorneys John Baker and Larry Shapiro as 2021 ICON Honorees
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Chambers USA Recognizes Greene Espel for Litigation in Minnesota; Jeanette Bazis and Sybil Dunlop Named Notable Practitioners
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Award: Greene Espel is Recognized Again Among Nation’s Top Law Firms
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Greene Espel Secures Top Rankings in "Best Law Firms"
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Greene Espel Secures Tier 1 Rankings in "Best Law Firms" 2017
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Seven Greene Espel Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2017
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2016 ranks Greene Espel among top firms in Minneapolis
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Best Lawyers in America 2016 honors seven Greene Espel attorneys
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2015 ranks Greene Espel among top firms in Minneapolis
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Best Lawyers in America 2015 lists seven Greene Espel attorneys
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2014 ranks Greene Espel among top firms in Minneapolis
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Best Lawyers in America 2014 lists seven Greene Espel attorneys
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Super Lawyers 2013 recognizes eleven Greene Espel attorneys for honors
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers ranks Greene Espel among top firms in Minneapolis
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Best Lawyers in America 2013 lists six Greene Espel attorneys
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Greene, Luger, and Shapiro named to Best Lawyers 2012 list