NEW YORK, December 23, 2024 — Richard Kalson, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been appointed chair of the Deep Foundations Institute Risk and Contracts Committee. This committee focuses on identifying risk and ways to evaluate and manage risk for all entities involved in geotechnical projects. As chair, Richard will oversee the committee's activities and recruit members to advance committee projects and events. 

With 25 years of experience in construction law, Richard is highly sought after by contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project owners in litigation and business consultation matters on all phases of the construction process on projects throughout the United States. From vital infrastructure like bridges and airports to complex undertakings such as petrochemical plants and medical centers, he has successfully handled disputes involving highways, schools, retail complexes, warehouses, commercial buildings, hotels, residential developments, ice skating rinks, prisons, government buildings, and beyond.

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