Venable LLP

State and city governmental bodies, owners, real estate developers and construction companies seek out Venable LLP for its expertise. Kenneth Roberts in Chicago spearheads the team, focusing on keeping his clients’ capital improvement projects within budget and schedule and resolving potential disputes outside the courtroom. Fellow Chicago-based and deputy team leader Heidi Rowe is experienced in contract drafting and negotiation, as well as contract enforcement and claims management. Chicago’s Jonathan Freilich represents design professionals in projects ranging from home remodeling to commercial and infrastructure. In Washington, Amanda Schermer MacVey advises on construction transactions during which she anticipates and works towards resolving commercial disputes before they materialize. Seasoned New York litigator Russell Wolfson recently joined the practice. Alongside Chicago’s Katherine Peluso, he is advising InvestMates Real Estate on its mixed-use development project worth $150 million.