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. 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)