Ashley Nichols Weber
Represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners in the construction industry, with a focus on the heavy and highway industry. Advises on contract matters, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.
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Infrastructure and industrial projects are built around demanding operational needs and long-term investment. We advise owners and developers from early planning through construction, keeping the legal strategy aligned with how the project must perform.
Our focus
Industrial facilities and infrastructure projects are shaped by how they will operate long after construction is complete. Site selection and delivery method establish the early framework. Contract terms determine how responsibility will be allocated, while compliance obligations continue throughout development.
We advise owners and developers from planning through completion. Contractors also rely on us when agreements or performance issues affect the work. For publicly funded infrastructure, we help clients address procurement requirements and agency oversight.
Our experience includes manufacturing and distribution facilities. We also advise on data center development, where power demands and infrastructure requirements can influence the project from the outset. Our public infrastructure work includes wastewater systems and utility improvements.
These projects often involve legal issues beyond construction. Real estate decisions may shape development, while environmental requirements can affect how the work proceeds. Energy needs may also influence site planning and operations. We bring the appropriate attorneys into the project so the advice reflects both the immediate work and the facility’s long-term use.
Delays, additional work, unexpected and differing site conditions, and errors in project plans and specifications can create disputes that affect the entire project. We work with clients to resolve these issues efficiently while remaining prepared for arbitration or litigation when necessary.
Well-structured agreements establish expectations before work begins and help manage risk throughout construction. We advise clients on contracts that support project delivery.
Ongoing coordination among owners and contractors is essential to keeping work on track. We address legal issues that arise during project administration while keeping your project on schedule.
Infrastructure and industrial projects often involve publicly funded work. With a focus on commonwealth and local agency procurement, we advise contractors, suppliers, and public entities, including school districts and municipalities, on procurement strategy, bidding, contract performance, compliance, and payment issues. We also represent clients when procurement disputes arise.
Key Contacts
David A. Levine
Counsels general contractors, specialty trades, sureties, and owners on complex construction projects. Advises on contract negotiation and claims and corporate governance.
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Paul D. Rose
Represents clients in complex civil litigation and business disputes. Advises on land use, construction, real estate, and outside general counsel matters.
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