About the Authors
Marcus Eyth, the editor of this blog, advises and represents foreign and U.S. companies on all aspects of construction and government procurement contracting, commercial transactions and litigation matters. He focuses on contract dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and litigation, and has handled a range of multimillion-dollar complex construction disputes, from breach of contract to design and construction defects. Marcus counsels clients on procurement issues, helps negotiate and draft design and construction contracts, and advises on day-to-day contract matters and construction risks. He also maintains a commercial leasing practice, representing tenants and landlords.
For nearly 20 years, Chris McCracken has focused on complex commercial and employment litigation including wage and hour class action defense, contract disputes, construction law and insurance coverage. Chris practices at both the trial court and appellate levels. He has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation. Chris co-chairs the Portland Office Construction Law Group.
Dean Phillips counsels private and municipal corporations on some of the biggest construction and transportation projects in the Portland area. His work includes major light rail initiatives and airport terminal expansion, as well as school district bonded remodeling. Dean provides counsel and arbitration and litigation assistance in a wide range of construction issues, including construction claims, design-bid-build and fast-track arrangements, eminent domain and relocation issues, construction defects and government contracting matters.
