Atty. John S. Ducat
John S. Ducat has a global construction law practice concentrated on the representation of owners/employers, developers, and contractors in complex transactional and litigation matters concerning the development and construction of major projects.
Profile Summary
About John S. Ducat at a glance
John S. Ducat is an attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practforg at Greenberg Traurig. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America โ Construction Law (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Haand a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receiand a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- John S. Ducat has a global construction law practice concentrated on the representation of owners/employers, developers, and contractors in complex transactional and litigation matters concerning the development and construction of major projects
- He regularly counsels clients in numerous sectors and his broad range of experience includes work on manufacturing facilities, warehouse and distribution centers, data centers, infrastructure, renewable energy projects, nuclear power plants, airports, sports stadia, hotels, multi-family developments, student housing, and other traditional commercial real estate development
- Johnโs practice regularly extends beyond the domestic market and he advises both U.S. and foreign-based clients on contentious and non-contentious projects throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Asia, and across Europe
- John has a wholistic construction practice, advising clients on the entire lifecycle of the project โ from inception to post-completion claims
- He has drafted and negotiated project agreements across all forms of project delivery (EPC, construction management, design-build, design-bid-build, IPD, etc.) and has vast experience with bespoke project documents and all types of industry forms (AIA, DBIA, ConsensusDocs, FIDIC, JCT, CCDC, etc.)
- In addition, he frequently counsels clients on inter-project issues and claim mitigation
- With respect to formal disputes, he has deep experience in all forms of dispute resolution, working with each client to develop strategies tailored to their individual needs
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practforg law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Georgia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Atlanta or all attorneys in Georgia.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about John S. Ducat
Where is John S. Ducat's law office located?
Where did John S. Ducat go to law school?
How can I contact John S. Ducat for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has John S. Ducat receiandd?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Reviews
No reviews yet.