Mark W. Mercante

Represented industrial contractor in prosecuting multi-million dollar delay and cumulative impact claim arising from industrial construction project and defending against owner's delay and lost profit claims exceeding $30 million.

Represented university/owner in arbitration hearings arising from the installation of a new chilled water facility, in which claims exceeded $31 million.

Represented Public Works Act bidder in successfully challenging responsiveness of multi-million dollar bid.

Represented owner in connection with a $37 million lawsuit arising from a major expansion of production facilities at a chemical manufacturing plant.

Represented pipeline general contractor regarding changed site conditions and force majeure claims associated with two separate pipeline construction projects.

Represented engineering company related to delay, disruption and defective design claims on forest products project.

Represented EPC Contractor against multiple multi-million dollar subcontractor claims associated with $1 billion-plus Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Hurricane Protection Project.

Represented general contractor on a waste water treatment plant project against delay and extra work change order claims by subcontractor.

Represented university on a $25 million dispute with general contractor and design professionals related to alleged defective designs, delays, schedule compression, productivity losses, and cost overruns associated with stadium expansion project.

Represented chemical manufacturer in an arbitration proceeding regarding a dispute in excess of $25 million arising out of the design, procurement and construction of the manufacturer's production facility.

Represented industrial piping fabricator on lost profit damage claims in excess of $50 million by owner.

Represented EPC contractor in dispute with industrial project owner related to the project owners' withholdings associated with alleged late, deficient and unproductive work.

Represented directional driller regarding withheld subcontract funds, including the perfection of liens.

Represented pipeline general contractor on change-related claims in multiple states, including Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi.

Represented general contractor on claims by owner alleging building envelope leaks and operating deficiencies in the building's chiller system.

Represented primary subcontractor against building envelope water intrusion claims associated with the construction of a seven-story building.

Represented numerous contractors and engineers regarding licensing requirements and alleged violations.

Negotiated and prepared numerous construction and architectural agreements associated with medical, commercial, retail and mixed use projects.

Negotiated and prepared numerous construction and architectural agreements associated with institutional and non-profit projects.

Negotiated and prepared contracts for execution of various disaster recovery projects throughout the southeastern United States.

Negotiated and prepared design and construction agreements between university and architect and general contractor for construction of new Division 1 football stadium.

Negotiated and prepared multiple design-build agreements for construction of energy-related projects and improvements.

Negotiated and prepared EPC agreements associated with industrial projects.

Represented an agriculture supply chain company in the negotiation of design and construction contracts for the development of a new $400 million soybean processing facility.

Negotiated the termination of an architect on behalf of a gaming corporation after a $60 million casino construction project stalled. Assisted the corporation in negotiating new contracts to resume the construction.