Ronald Garber
Shareholder
CONTACT
Direct: (404) 760-7425
Fax: (404) 364-2320
Email: ron@wzlegal.com
PARALEGAL
Kitty Canupp
Direct: (404) 364-4625
Email: kitty@wzlegal.com
Ronald Garber
Senior Counsel
PRACTICE AREAS
Construction Law, Litigation, Government Contracts
EDUCATION
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1974
University of Georgia, A.B., 1971
BIOGRAPHY
Ron Garber has over forty years of experience in construction law, litigation and government contracts.
In construction law, Ron has represented general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers from the pre-bid stage through the completion of the project and resolution of disputes. In litigation, Ron has represented clients in federal and state courts and in mediations, arbitrations and administrative appeals. During his many years of experience in the government contract area, Ron has represented clients in bid protests, bond claims, claims for equitable adjustments and appeals of decisions of contracting officers, and he has assisted clients in complying with various federal regulations. Over his forty years of experience, he has handled matters ranging from a few thousand dollars to complex matters involving millions of dollars and has represented companies ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
Ron’s legal services for his clients include:
- Negotiating and drafting contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders;
- Providing advice during the project to minimize and resolve disputes and to protect contract rights;
- Pursuing, defending and resolving bond and lien claims;
- Pursuing, defending and resolving construction claims, including claims for delay, acceleration, loss of productivity, differing site conditions; change orders, extra work, termination for default and convenience, payment issues, construction defects and other contract and project disputes;
- Representing clients in bid protests;
- Prepairing teaming agreements, joint venture agreements and escrow agreements;
- Advising clients regarding meeting federal regulations for Women Owned Small Businesses, 8(a) Contractors, and the SBA Mentor/Protégé Program;
- Preparing and presenting claims for equitable adjustment;
- Representing clients before administrative boards; and
- Representing clients in mediations, arbitrations and court actions
Ron has been selected as a Georgia Super Lawyer for 2004 – 2017 and selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Georgia for 2003 – 2017.