Chris Cheatham, LEED AP

Current

Attorney at Crowell & Moring LLP
Publisher at Green Building Law Update

Past

Attorney at Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald
Summer Intern at Spencer Fane Britt & Browne
Deputy Fundraiser at Moore for Congress

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Education

The University of Texas School of Law
University of Kansas
BVNW

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Chris Cheatham, LEED AP’s Summary

Christopher Cheatham is an attorney in Crowell & Moring LLP's Washington D.C. office. He practices in the Government Contracts Group, with a focus on construction and green building matters. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional.

Chris Cheatham, LEED AP’s Specialties:

Green building, suretyship, construction, government contracts, and commercial contract law.

Chris Cheatham, LEED AP’s Experience

Attorney

Crowell & Moring LLP

(Partnership; Law Practice industry)

August 2009 — Present (4 months)

Christopher Cheatham is an attorney in Crowell & Moring LLP's Washington D.C. office. He practices in the Government Contracts Group, with a focus on construction and green building matters. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional.

Government Contracts

Chris counsels and represents clients in a range of government contract issues, including regulatory compliance and investigations. He conducts internal investigations to ensure compliance with government regulations and he also represents companies in litigation and bid protests.

Construction

Chris represents prime contractors, owners, design professionals and subcontractors in both public and private construction matters, both nationally and regionally. Chris supports companies in all aspects of the construction claims process including assessment, preparation and litigation of complex design defect and delay claims. Significant matters include:

Representing a consortium of insurance companies in a class action lawsuit related to the design and construction of the New Orleans levee system.

Representing sureties in a substantial delay claim against the Corps of Engineers stemming from a lock and dam project.

Green Building

Chris represents both established and emerging companies in the green building industry, including contractors, design professionals, consultants, and owners. He provides analysis of green building regulations, prepares contracts to appropriate risk, and resolves disputes arising from green building projects. Significant matters include:

Preparing contract language allocating risk associated with green building certification for a design professional and government entity.

Advising a major developer as to green building regulations, incentives and trends in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Publisher

Green Building Law Update

(Legal Services industry)

July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

Green Building Law Update is a legal blog dedicated to monitoring green building trends, regulations and codes, and potential disputes and litigation.
Attorney

Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald

(Partnership; Law Practice industry)

September 2006 — August 2009 (3 years )
Summer Intern

Spencer Fane Britt & Browne

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Law Practice industry)

2005 — 2005 (less than a year)
Deputy Fundraiser

Moore for Congress

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Political Organization industry)

2000 — 2002 (2 years )