Hanson Bridgett Construction Section Maintains Elite Band 1 Ranking in Chambers USA 2024

June 6, 2024 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett is pleased to announce that the firm's Construction Section was ranked Band 1 in Chambers USA 2024. This marks the sixth consecutive year Chambers ranked the Construction Section at its highest Band 1 level. In addition, five partners (Howard Ashcraft, Alex Baghdassarian, David Buoncristiani, Lisa Dal Gallo, and Andrew Giacomini) were ranked individually.

"A Chambers Band 1 recognition for the section is a reflection of our team's hard work and the trust our clients and peers place in us," said Michelle Akerman, Hanson Bridgett's Construction Section Leader. "We're consistently ranked for our expertise in handling some of the most complex construction projects and disputes, and the exceptional results we achieve for our clients."

The individuals ranked include:

Howard W Ashcraft: Band 1
Alex Baghdassarian: Band 3
David Buoncristiani: Senior Statespeople*
Lisa Dal Gallo: Band 4
Andrew G Giacomini: Band 3*

*Elevated from last year's ranking

About Hanson Bridgett's Construction Section

Hanson Bridgett's Construction Section has an established and widely respected bench of attorneys focused on addressing the diverse issues and disputes that arise in the construction industry. The team represents a diverse range of clients, including multinational companies, public entities, private owners, general contractors and subcontractors, and designers. The Construction Section is known for confronting issues arising on a wide variety of projects including highway and light rail, fossil fuel and renewable power plants, bridges, tunnels and pipelines, hospital and health care facilities, water treatment plants, utilities, educational institutions, coastal and marine, geotechnical and environmental, high-rise residential and mixed-use, commercial, and industrial. Hanson Bridgett is also an industry leader in developing and implementing new project delivery models. Our Integrated Project Delivery model (IPD) has garnered international recognition with more than 150 IPD projects completed in the United States and abroad using our proprietary forms.

About Hanson Bridgett LLP

Hanson Bridgett LLP is a full-service AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys across California. Its Construction Practice is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners and recognized by its peers as one of the best groups of construction lawyers in California, representing general contractors, trade contractors and owner-developers on private and public works projects throughout the state.

Creating a diverse workforce by fostering an atmosphere of belonging and intentional support has been a priority at Hanson Bridgett since its founding in 1958. We are dedicated to creating an environment that provides opportunities for people with varied backgrounds, both for attorneys and administrative professionals. As the first law firm recognized as a certified B Corp, we are committed to the communities where our employees live and work and consider it part of our professional obligation to serve justice by encouraging and supporting pro bono and social impact work.