Mike Shanlever chairs the Construction & Government Contracts practice. Mike devotes his practice to complex construction, particularly EPC projects in the energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors. Across the globe, Mike advises public and private owners and contractors throughout the project life cycle and claims process. Mike has litigated and arbitrated billions of dollars in disputes concerning schedule issues, cost overruns, performance guarantees, regulatory compliance, and defective design/construction claims. Mike leads large litigation teams, relying on an extensive network of experts, through trial and alternative evidentiary proceedings. He has substantial experience in state and federal courts throughout the country, domestic arbitration, and international arbitration.

Mike is a top-ranked attorney in Chambers USA for construction and international construction disputes and listed in The Best Lawyers in America® as a leader in construction law and construction litigation. He is a member of the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry and serves as a board member and secretary of the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative.