Ryan A. Hiss

Throughout his 25+ year career, Ryan Hiss has focused his practice on asserting and protecting the legal rights of those involved in the construction industry. He strives to effectively advocate on behalf of his clients and favorably resolve disputes as efficiently as possible — so his clients can focus on the building process, instead of legal issues.

Ryan’s construction practice is multi-faceted and he has represented clients in matters throughout the United States. He represents virtually all stakeholders associated with construction projects, including general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, equipment renters, architects, and engineers in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The subject matters of these disputes have varied over the years, including: project delays, construction defects, change order disputes, differing site conditions, labor productivity losses and inefficiencies, failure to pay, differences in contract interpretation, insurance coverage, design errors and omissions, mechanics liens, payment and performance bonds, and statutory violations.

Ryan routinely draws upon his extensive litigation experience to counsel and advise his clients on claim prevention and dispute avoidance measures. When not representing his clients in court, mediation or arbitration, Ryan is frequently called upon to draft, review and negotiate construction contracts, including general contracts, subcontracts, supply purchase orders, equipment rental agreements, design agreements, and subconsultant agreements. He uses his litigation experience to assist his clients in anticipating potential legal issues, pinpointing contract provisions that are ripe for dispute, identifying risks, and appropriately allocating identified risks.