John S. Ducat
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Litigation
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John S. Ducat has a global construction law practice concentrated on the representation of owners/employers, developers, and contractors in complex transactional and litigation matters concerning the development and construction of major projects. He regularly counsels clients in numerous sectors and his broad range of experience includes work on manufacturing facilities, warehouse and distribution centers, data centers, infrastructure, renewable energy projects, nuclear power plants, airports, sports stadia, hotels, multi-family developments, student housing, and other traditional commercial real estate development. John’s practice regularly extends beyond the domestic market and he advises both U.S. and foreign-based clients on contentious and non-contentious projects throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Asia, and across Europe.John has a wholistic construction practice, advising clients on the entire lifecycle of the project – from inception to post-completion claims. He has drafted and negotiated project agreements across all forms of project delivery (EPC, construction management, design-build, design-bid-build, IPD, etc.) and has vast experience with bespoke project documents and all types of industry forms (AIA, DBIA, ConsensusDocs, FIDIC, JCT, CCDC, etc.). In addition, he frequently counsels clients on inter-project issues and claim mitigation. With respect to formal disputes, he has deep experience in all forms of dispute resolution, working with each client to develop strategies tailored to their individual needs. John S. and foreign-based clients on contentious and non-contentious projects throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Asia, and across Europe.John has a wholistic construction practice, advising clients on the entire lifecycle of the project – from inception to post-completion claims. He has drafted and negotiated project agreements across all forms of project delivery (EPC, construction management, design-build, design-bid-build, IPD, etc.) and has vast experience with bespoke project documents and all types of industry forms (AIA, DBIA, ConsensusDocs, FIDIC, JCT, CCDC, etc.). In addition, he frequently counsels clients on inter-project issues and claim mitigation. With respect to formal disputes, he has deep experience in all forms of dispute resolution, working with each client to develop strategies tailored to their individual needs. John S. Ducat has a global construction law practice concentrated on the representation of owners/employers, developers, and contractors in complex transactional and litigation matters concerning the development and construction of major projects. He regularly counsels clients in numerous sectors and his broad range of experience includes work on manufacturing facilities, warehouse and distribution centers, data centers, infrastructure, renewable energy projects, nuclear power plants, airports, sports stadia, hotels, multi-family developments, student housing, and other traditional commercial real estate development. John’s practice regularly extends beyond the domestic market and he advises both U.S. and foreign-based clients on contentious and non-contentious projects throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Asia, and across Europe. John has a wholistic construction practice, advising clients on the entire lifecycle of the project – from inception to post-completion claims. He has drafted and negotiated project agreements across all forms of project delivery (EPC, construction management, design-build, design-bid-build, IPD, etc.) and has vast experience with bespoke project documents and all types of industry forms (AIA, DBIA, ConsensusDocs, FIDIC, JCT, CCDC, etc.). In addition, he frequently counsels clients on inter-project issues and claim mitigation. With respect to formal disputes, he has deep experience in all forms of dispute resolution, working with each client to develop strategies tailored to their individual needs.
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Mary Edwards
Our company engaged John Ducat at Greenberg Traurig during a high-stakes dispute with a subcontractor over significant delays and cost overruns on a major Atlanta development project. His deep, 21-year background in construction law, particularly his recognized expertise in litigation, was immediately evident. He masterfully navigated the complex contractual web and provided a clear, strategic path forward that balanced litigation risk with our commercial objectives. His analysis of the project documentation was meticulous, and his advice was always grounded in practical reality, not just legal theory. We ultimately reached a favorable settlement that protected our interests. The only minor critique would be that during the initial engagement phase, response times from his team could occasionally be slower than expected, though once the matter was active, his attention was unwavering. I would confidently recommend John for any owner or developer facing complex construction challenges.