Christopher D.

Cazenave

Chris is a seasoned construction litigator who represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, developers, lenders, and other stakeholders in complex, high-value disputes involving major projects throughout the United States. He advises clients on all facets of construction-related disputes, from early dispute avoidance and pre-litigation counseling through settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and trial. Chris’ goals are as straightforward as those of his clients: to keep their projects on track and protect their investments in multimillion- and multibillion-dollar developments.

Chris has particular depth in energy and industrial construction, including oil and gas projects, liquefied natural gas facilities, petrochemical plants, and other large-scale energy infrastructure. He also regularly represents clients in matters involving commercial developments, entertainment venues, mixed-use projects, and other significant undertakings. His practice encompasses a wide range of construction issues, including delay and acceleration claims, schedule and critical path analyses, cost overruns, defective work allegations, contract interpretation, mechanic’s liens, payment disputes, bond claims, and professional liability matters.

Over the course of his career, Chris has prosecuted and defended claims involving hundreds of millions of dollars in disputes argued in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitrations administered by the American Arbitration Association and the International Chamber of Commerce. He has obtained significant recoveries for clients through arbitration awards and jury verdicts and has successfully defended clients against substantial claims in complex multiparty litigation and arbitration proceedings. Fully prepared to take matters to trial when necessary, Chris also works strategically with clients to evaluate all possible paths to resolution and determine the most effective approach for each dispute.