Phelps Ranks Among Top 20 in National Construction Law Firms Survey

NEW ORLEANS — June 4, 2025 — Phelps climbed 11 spots in the past four years in Construction Executive’s annual list of the Top Construction Law Firms. The magazine, a leading B2B publication for the construction industry, ranked Phelps No. 20 on its list in 2025.

“We are pleased to be  recognized among firms with leading construction law practices,” said Seth Schimmel, a construction partner in Tampa. “We are honored that our clients continue to trust our talented and growing team with their projects and high-stakes disputes.”

The new ranking is based on surveys completed by hundreds of U.S. law firms each year. It considers each firm’s construction practice on several factors, including revenue, size and age of the practice, as well as how many architecture, engineering and construction clients the firm serves.

Phelps’ Construction/Design team serves owners, design professionals, small to national contractors, subcontractors, developers, sureties, insurers, consulting and management firms. The team serves clients involved in all phases of private and public construction projects: planning, design, construction, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution. More than 30 experienced lawyers across seven states help clients get developments off the ground and over the finish line.

The team’s construction work centers on the industries that drive the southeast region’s economies. Phelps helps clients bring complex infrastructure projects to fruition such as power plants, pipelines, bridges, highways and industrial facilities. Firm lawyers advise on business issues as well, such as bond claims, contracts, cost overruns, delays, liens, takeover and completion assignments, among others. And they advocate for clients in arbitration, mediation and litigation when disputes arise.