Christopher Cheatham is an attorney in Crowell & Moring LLP's Washington D.C. office. He practices in the Government Contracts Group, with a focus on construction and green building matters. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional.
Green Building
Chris represents both established and emerging companies in the green building industry, including contractors, design professionals, consultants, and owners. He provides analysis of green building regulations, prepares contracts to appropriate risk, and resolves disputes arising from green building projects. Significant matters include:
- Preparing contract language allocating risk associated with green building certification for a design professional and government entity.
- Advising a major developer as to green building regulations, incentives and trends in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Construction
Chris represents prime contractors, owners, design professionals and subcontractors in both public and private construction matters, both nationally and regionally. Chris supports companies in all aspects of the construction claims process including assessment, preparation and litigation of complex design defect and delay claims. Significant matters include:
- Representing a consortium of insurance companies in a class action lawsuit related to the design and construction of the New Orleans levee system.
- Representing sureties in a substantial delay claim against the Corps of Engineers stemming from a lock and dam project.
Government Contracts
Chris counsels and represents clients in a range of government contract issues, including regulatory compliance and investigations. He conducts internal investigations to ensure compliance with government regulations and he also represents companies in litigation and bid protests.
