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Construction

Christopher J. Olsen ConstructionContractsGovernmentShares Client Philosophy

Christopher J. Olsen

From billion-dollar infrastructure projects to complex public works and commercial projects, Chris guides clients through every phase of the construction process—from contract negotiation and risk management to litigation, arbitration, bid protests, and administrative proceedings. His work spans projects involving federal, state, and local government entities, as well as the private…
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August 12, 2026
Philip M. Hirshberg Business LitigationCommercial LitigationConstructionProduct Liability

Philip M. Hirshberg

Phil has over 20 years of experience handling complex civil litigation matters, including multi-party construction defect disputes, toxic tort/asbestos matters, premises liability and commercial litigation. Phil has represented clients in all aspects of the litigation process, including jury and bench trials, dispositive motions, mediation, arbitration and appeals. In his construction…
tthorp
August 12, 2026
Sonia J. Taylor ConstructionLabor & EmploymentWomen

Sonia J. Taylor

Sonia J. Taylor is known for delivering strategic, cost-effective legal counsel and building trusted client relationships. Sonia advises and defends employers in internal investigations, administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and litigation involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour violations, including representative and class actions.
tthorp
August 12, 2026
Paul E. Ryzuk ConstructionDispute ResolutionLitigation

Paul E. Ryzuk

Paul Ryzuk is a partner in Dentons' Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Infrastructure and PPP and Construction groups. Paul's unique professional background of combined legal and technical experience equips him to understand and provide tailored advice to clients about complex construction matters with large document productions, both in arbitration and conventional…
tthorp
August 12, 2026
Richard H. Grafton ConstructionProduct Liability

Richard H. Grafton

Richard H. Grafton has extensive experience in products liability, personal injury, property damage, breach of contract, and construction defect litigation. Rich has tried cases throughout the State of Texas, including in some of the more notorious venues for corporate clients. Rich has extensive experience defending alleged defects in automobiles, light…
tthorp
August 12, 2026
Wendy K. Venoit ArbitrationConstructionShares Client PhilosophyWomen

Wendy K. Venoit

Wendy has 30 years of experience as a construction lawyer and arbitration advocate, focusing her practice on representing contractors and owners in litigation and arbitration of construction disputes. Wendy has extensive first chair experience in domestic and international construction disputes, including litigation in state and federal forums and mediation and…
tthorp
August 12, 2026
Christopher J. Brasco ConstructionContractsGovernment

Christopher J. Brasco

With more than 35 years of experience untangling complex liability-knots on high profile construction projects across the globe, Chris Brasco is uniquely qualified to protect his clients' bottom line interests by crafting solutions which appreciate the varied perspectives and issues affecting their projects. He continues to sharpen his knowledge by…
tthorp
August 12, 2026