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Jennifer M. Horn, Construction Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Jennifer M. Horn is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Construction. Currently practicing at Horn Williamson & Collins LLC.

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Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Construction
  • Handles Construction matters from Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).

About Jennifer M. Horn: Jennifer M. Horn is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Construction. Currently practicing at Horn Williamson & Collins LLC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Jennifer takes on

Jennifer concentrates on construction. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jennifer handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Construction cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jennifer takes construction matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Jennifer M. Horn — construction lawyer in Philadelphia

Jennifer M. Horn is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Construction. Currently practicing at Horn Williamson & Collins LLC.

Jennifer M. Horn is an accomplished attorney with comprehensive experience in client representation and litigation. She has built her practice representing owners, construction managers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, and homeowners in matters arising from public and private construction projects.

Jennifer leads the Horn Williamson Construction Practice Group. She has extensive skill representing clients with delay claims and routinely works with expert witnesses to prosecute claims for delay, inefficiency, disruption, out-of-sequence work and construction means and methods. She has frequently been called upon to analyze situations as they are developing and assist clients with documenting delays, proposed change orders, default, termination, and other typical issues that may result in a claim.

Jennifer’s understanding of building envelope defects including defects to stucco, cultured stone, brick, siding and EIFS, has proved invaluable to the successful resolution of numerous negotiations with builders.

For the last ten years, Jennifer Horn has been named to the Pennsylvania “Super Lawyer” list in the area of Construction, appearing in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine. Each year, Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania, as chosen by their peers and through independent research. The list recognizes attorneys in more than 70 practice areas, and each year, more than 800,000 attorneys nationwide participate in the survey and selection process.

Presentations and Speaking Engagements:

  • 12/16/2021, Speaker, GBCA Philadelphia, “OSHA- Emergency Temporary Standard on Covid-19“.
  • 6/16/2021 Speaker, Rebuild Philadelphia & Surety Bond Associates, “Construction Law, Contract Documents, Liens & Dispute Resolution.“
  • 11/1/2018 Speaker, with Sigel Insurance Group in Plymouth Meeting, PA, “The Construction Contract Primer: Standards, Pitfalls & Key Insurance Provisions”
  • 10/16/2018 Speaker, GBCA Philadelphia, Presenting BIM Unit 3 with Matthew DeBasio, CM-BIM
  • 9/27/2018 Speaker, NJDOT Supportive Services Program for DBE, “DBEs Doing Business with NJDOT”
  • 4/16/2018 Guest Lecturer at Penn State Department of Civil Engineering, “Construction Managers—Assisting Owners, Executing Plans and Sweating the Small Stuff”.

Working with Jennifer on a construction matter

Jennifer M. Horn is an accomplished attorney with comprehensive experience in client representation and litigation. She has built her practice representing owners, construction managers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, and homeowners in matters arising from public and private construction projects. Jennifer leads the Horn Williamson Construction Practice Group. She has extensive…

Who Jennifer represents

Jennifer reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Penn State Dickinson School of Law

    — · 1993

Jennifer studied at — in Penn State Dickinson School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Jennifer completed — in Penn State Dickinson School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jennifer runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Jennifer has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).

Locations

Office locations for Jennifer M. Horn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jennifer's primary office is at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Horn Williamson & Collins LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jennifer M. Horn — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jennifer usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jennifer charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jennifer will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a construction attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jennifer

Jennifer discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jennifer confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jennifer's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jennifer M. Horn

  • How much does it cost to hire Jennifer for a construction case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jennifer walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jennifer offer a free consultation?

    Jennifer charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Jennifer's current terms during booking.

  • How long do construction cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

    Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jennifer gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jennifer take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?

    Jennifer is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jennifer will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jennifer?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jennifer will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jennifer accepting new construction clients right now?

    Jennifer's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Construction attorneys serving Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania

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