Chicago Partner Gregory Meeder Recognized as 2023 “Lawyer of Year” for Construction

Holland & Knight Partner Gregory Meeder has been named 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Construction in Chicago by The Best Lawyers in America guide. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each practice and location.

Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 12.2 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys, including submissions from lawyers whom honorees have opposed in court. Greg also has been recognized for his construction work by a number of other respected legal publications, including Chambers USA, The Legal 500 United States and Leading Lawyers Magazine.

Greg handles civil trial matters in state and federal courts on a local and national basis, proceedings before governmental and administrative agencies, and arbitration and mediation proceedings. He focuses his practice on complex construction procurements, litigation and the representation of public owners, property developers, underground contractors, construction companies, commercial banks, corporations, partnerships, not-for-profits and individuals with regard to multimillion-dollar construction matters.

Greg is a member of the firm’s national Construction Industry Practice Group, which was ranked seventh among The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ for 2020 by Construction Executive magazine, and received a top-tier ranking by The Legal 500 United States guide for 2020. In addition, the group was named the 2019 “Law Firm of the Year” for Construction Litigation by U.S. News – Best Lawyers.

Holland & Knight Partner Gregory Meeder Selected to Join Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys

CHICAGO (October 19, 2022) – Gregory Meeder, a partner in Holland & Knight’s national Construction Industry Practice Group, has been selected to join the prestigious Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA).

SOICA membership, which is by invitation only, is a recognition of an attorney’s outstanding achievements in construction litigation and alternative dispute resolution. SOICA members dedicate themselves to promoting conflict resolution of construction disputes and to creative construction contract procurements through a dedication to excellence in the practice of construction law.

Mr. Meeder is a nationally recognized construction attorney who handles civil trial matters in state and federal courts on a local and national basis, proceedings before governmental and administrative agencies, and arbitration and mediation proceedings. He focuses on complex construction procurements, litigation and the representation of public owners, property developers, underground contractors, construction companies, commercial banks, corporations, partnerships, not-for-profits and individuals with regard to multimillion-dollar construction matters.

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