Craig A. Hoogstraten

Overview

Craig advises contractors and project stakeholders on infrastructure, construction, and development projects. He counsels clients on construction contracts, risk management, and project-related business issues.

He focuses on transportation and public works projects, advising on contract strategy, risk allocation, claims, and regulatory compliance. His experience includes construction and commercial disputes, insurance matters, environmental claims, OSHA issues, surety bond claims, labor and employment-related matters, and administrative claims. He also advises on real estate matters related to projects, including acquisitions, commercial leases, financing documents, environmental assessments, and permitting.

Before joining the firm, Craig served as contracts manager, operations manager, and assistant general counsel for companies in the civil construction sector. In those roles, he drafted and negotiated multimillion-dollar agreements on public works projects, worked on joint ventures, supported PennDOT Rail Freight Assistance Program grants, and advised on project estimating, contract review, and risk analysis. This background informs his practical approach to the legal and operational issues that shape complex construction and development projects.

Recognized as an industry leader, Craig has served as President of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors, chaired government affairs initiatives, and contributed to policy efforts on contractor qualifications, bidding processes, and risk allocation. He has also presented on construction delivery methods, environmental compliance, and federal DBE regulations.