Dennis J. Powers

Dennis Powers concentrates his practice in construction law and commercial litigation.

Dennis' construction practice includes the representation of owners, developers, contractors, design professionals and lenders in construction disputes in a variety of forums, including mediation, arbitration and conventional litigation, and the preparation and negotiation of construction, design and engineering agreements. Dennis also represents owners, developers and lenders in troubled projects, which has included litigation, workouts and foreclosures.

Dennis has litigated and tried disputes involving construction defects, delays, extra claims and minority participation, in several forums throughout the country, and has been involved in the preparation and negotiation of contracts for projects throughout the country.

In the commercial litigation area, Dennis has represented equipment and product manufacturers and distributors in defective product claims, and has represented owners and developers in real estate disputes.

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Litigation, 2) Arbitration and Investigations, 3) Real Estate and 4) Infrastructure Finance
Law School J.D., DePaul University, 1983
Education B.S., Western Illinois University, 1980
Bar Member / Association Illinois State Bar Association
Most recent firm DLA Piper
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