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Jeff advises clients regarding the planning of construction projects, as well as the preparation and negotiation of construction and design professional agreements. He litigates construction claims related to building defects, cost overruns, delays, disruptions, accelerations and other impact claims. His experience includes jury trials, arbitrations, mediations and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Jeff has extensive experience with major public works in the Bay Area. He has worked on projects including seismic retrofits, transit facilities, wastewater treatment plants, schools, universities and hospitals. 

Publications

"Traps for the Unwary: Hold Harmless Clauses," Construction Law Alert (March 2012)

"Senate Bill 800—Sacramento Establishes Standards For Residential Construction Defects," Construction Law Alert (October 2002)

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Presentations

"San Francisco's Central SoMa Plan: Development Opportunities and New Directions in the Plan," Land Use Seminar (June 2015)

"Proposed Upzoning Around San Francisco's New 4th Street Transit Corridor and in SOMA: A Look at New Development Opportunities," Land Use Seminar (April 2014)

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Honors

Northern California SuperLawyers (2006–2007, 2009–2012)