Portrait of Joseph F. Devereux , III

Joseph F. Devereux , III

Partner

  • Mechanic’s Liens: Recovered millions of dollars for clients through mechanic’s lien and payment bond claims across multiple jurisdictions in the United States.
  • Construction Defect Claims: Successfully defended contractors in defense of claims of defective work and violation of standard of care.
  • Design Professional Liability: Represented engineering and architectural firms in disputes involving claims of design errors and omissions brought by project owners.
  • Construction Transactions: Negotiated complex construction contracts on behalf of contractors, engineers, and architects, ensuring protection of client interests in high-stakes projects.
  • Business Torts & Employment Litigation: Obtained multiple dismissals and summary judgments for employees facing claims from former employers, including breach of fiduciary duty, restrictive covenant violations, and trade secret misappropriation.

Experience

  • Mechanic’s Liens: Recovered millions of dollars for clients through mechanic’s lien and payment bond claims across multiple jurisdictions in the United States.
  • Construction Defect Claims: Successfully defended contractors in defense of claims of defective work and violation of standard of care.
  • Design Professional Liability: Represented engineering and architectural firms in disputes involving claims of design errors and omissions brought by project owners.
  • Construction Transactions: Negotiated complex construction contracts on behalf of contractors, engineers, and architects, ensuring protection of client interests in high-stakes projects.
  • Business Torts & Employment Litigation: Obtained multiple dismissals and summary judgments for employees facing claims from former employers, including breach of fiduciary duty, restrictive covenant violations, and trade secret misappropriation.