Expert Infrastructure and Construction Law Consulting

Our Services

  • Contract Drafting and Negotiation

    We have extensive experience drafting complex construction agreements, with an emphasis on alternative delivery models such as P3, IFOA, EPC, and Design-Build, for some of some of the nation’s largest and most cutting-edge projects including commercial/industrial vertical construction, roads, bridges, rail, airports, schools, hospitals, renewable energy, data centers and more.

  • Project Delivery Legal Support

    We specialize in project delivery for large infrastructure projects and vertical and horizontal commercial projects. Our cradle-to-grave experience includes project support during financing, procurement, terms sheets, early work and preconstruction agreements, contract negotiations, buyout, change management, claims avoidance, and more. We particularly add value leveraging our strong communication skills while working directly with Project team members to ensure a smooth project delivery and successful close-out process.

  • Dispute Resolution

    We manage claims for payment, delay, disruption, inefficiency, and more, including before dispute resolution boards and independent technical experts, as well as in administrative proceedings, arbitration, judicial reference, and litigation.

About The Firm

Our firm prides itself on delivering sophisticated yet practical legal expertise and personalized solutions to meet your unique needs. We are committed to providing you with clear guidance, straightforward and prompt communication, and steadfast support in all legal matters. Our practice focuses on construction transactions and claims management for private and public owners, general contractors, and large specialty contractors.

Who I Am

Prior to starting Kastan Legal, I served as Deputy General Counsel for a large specialty contractor, and this practical experience informs my private practice. Before my time in-house, I was a partner at an AmLaw 200 Law Firm in a Chambers Band 2 construction law practice group and, many years ago, interned with the US Attorney’s Office and a federal judge, both in the Eastern District of California. I am licensed in California.

I am an alumni of the University of California at Davis School of Law (King Hall), J.D., 2012, and Harvard University, A.B., 2009, cum laude. When not practicing law, I enjoy running, the outdoors, writing music, and spending time with my husband and two children.

Testimonials

  • “I value your intellectual rigor with respect to all the issues you’ve addressed in this case.”

    Judicial Referee

  • Justine Kastan is great. I find her to be smart and easy to work with. Her writing is good. She is definitely a strong player.”

    Market Participant, Chambers 2022

  • “Justine is very smart, diligent, and dedicated to her clients.”

    Market Participant, Chambers 2022