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.
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John S. Ducat is a Shareholder based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on real estate, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2004). Educated at Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D. Member, 2004) and Providence College (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
- John’s 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 - 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
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, •Construction Law, 2023-2026 •Commercial Litigation, 2025-2026 •Team Member, 'Georgia Firm of the Year,' Benchmark Litigation, 2025, 2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Construction, 2022-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate: Construction (including Construction Litigation)
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. Ducat handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John S. Ducat is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
John S. Ducat is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John S. Ducat is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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.
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