Projects for the treatment, storage and transmission of water resources present complex legal challenges, including public-private partnerships, multi-jurisdictional agreements, and multi-party teaming agreements. Their sheer size and public nature amplify their inherent risks. We represent clients in all aspects of the development, construction and operation of water supply and sanitation systems, wastewater treatment plants, dams, retention ponds, storage tanks, levees, water pipelines and distribution systems, and similar facilities. Due to the unique industry experience of our attorneys, including direct professional design and construction services, we bring a deep understanding of the technical, commercial, and environmental considerations that impact your water infrastructure project.
Lead Attorney: Bret Gunnell
Practice Area: Water Infrastructure
Client Type: Marine Contractor
Details: Obtained defense verdict on $27 million in claims brought by EPC contractor, and recovered $5 million in extra work, changed conditions and attorneys’ fees claims on behalf of marine contractor, on Mexico power plant project involving construction of a $22 million underwater pipeline.
Lead Attorney: Bret Gunnell
Practice Area: Water Infrastructure
Client Type: Owner
Details: Represented owner against general contractor in $7 million of construction defect claims over construction of $20 million water distribution pipeline.
Lead Attorney: Bret Gunnell
Practice Area: Water Infrastructure
Client Type: Marine Contractor
Details: Represented marine contractor against owner in $4 million of extra work/delay claims over construction of $14 million commercial wharf.
Lead Attorney: Henry Bangert
Practice Area: Water Infrastructure
Details: Lead construction counsel on a $1.4 billion project for a water infrastructure project involving the construction of two new reservoirs. BBG drafted the procurement documents, including Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposals, Design and Construction Management Agreements, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions and all associated Contract Documents. BBG is now assisting with the procurement of the Construction Manager/General Contractor for the realignment of the highway outside of the Project limits.
Lead Attorney: Tim Reilly
Practice Area: Water Infrastructure
Client Type: City
Details: Assist the city with procurement process including contract review and negotiation.
BBG Construction Law
Beltzer Bangert and Gunnell LLP
Main: (720) 576-7225
