Procopio Boosts Construction Practice With Partner Laurence Phillips

SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Procopio continues the expansion of its internationally recognized construction team with the addition of Laurence R. Phillips as Partner.  

Mr. Phillips brings nearly 20 years of experience representing contractors, subcontractors/suppliers, developers and public agencies in all aspects of private and public works contracting. He handles a range of issues including contract drafting and negotiations, prevailing wage law counseling, bid protests, resolution of claims arising prior to project completion and, when necessary, resolution of claims through mediation, arbitration, administrative hearings, civil trials (including jury trials) and appeals.

Mr. Phillips currently serves on the Federal Acquisition Regulation Committee of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and on the board of directors of San Diego ACE Mentor, Inc., and the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) – San Diego.  He regularly speaks, provides training and publishes articles for the AGC, the CMAA, Aspen Publishers, Thomson Reuters and other trade associations and publishers.

"Laurence's significant construction litigation experience and deep knowledge of construction law provide a competitive edge in serving our clients," said Tom Turner, Procopio's Managing Partner. "He is a strong addition to our team and we're proud to welcome him to the firm."

Procopio's attorneys in the construction law group represent all segments of the construction industry including owners, developers, public entities, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties and financial institutions. They provide guidance to clients on the legal issues that arise at all stages of public and private construction projects, and when needed, leverage a deep bench of first chair trial litigators.  Based in California, Procopio's construction team serves clients throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. For more information on the construction law group, log on to Procopio.com.

About Procopio

Procopio is a full-service business law firm committed to thoughtful problem solving and improving your bottom line.  With more than 150 attorneys based in San Diego, Silicon Valley, Phoenix and Austin–we're passionate about knowing your business and helping you grow and protect it for the long term.  Procopio has the cost efficient and flexible infrastructure to support both small to mid-sized companies and large multinationals at every stage of the business life cycle.  Our global reach across Asia and Latin America further expands our international partnerships and cross border capabilities.  At Procopio, we are focused on what is important to you–providing smart, innovative and practical solutions in a cost-effective manner to help your business thrive.  Learn more at Procopio.com.

Media Contact:  Angela Giombetti

Communications and Public Relations Manager

Phone:  619.906.5740

Email: [email protected]

This content was issued through the press release distribution service at Newswire.com. For more info visit: http://www.newswire.com

SOURCE Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

Related Links

http://Procopio.com