Christopher C. "Chris" Whitney

Christopher C. "Chris" Whitney


Pierce Atwood LLP

Recognized since 2003

Providence, Rhode Island

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Litigation - Construction

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation - Construction
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Chris Whitney has more than 30 years of experience as a commercial litigation attorney, with extensive trial experience, jury and non-jury, in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He has also successfully mediated and arbitrated countless disputes. Cases he has handled include bankruptcy and state receivership actions, insurance coverage disputes, corporate divorce/shareholder litigation, partnership disputes, class actions, real estate title disputes, products liability actions, unfair trade practices claims, probate estate litigation, ERISA disputes, and employment matters, including non-compete and gender, age, race and handicap discrimination claims.

Chris has also established a reputation as one of New England’s leading construction law attorneys, having been involved in most of the cutting-edge legal issues affecting the construction industry. He represents all facets of the industry, including owners, developers, construction managers, sureties, subcontractors and suppliers, and architects and engineers. He helps his clients choose the appropriate project delivery system, negotiates construction contracts, and provides practical advice to his clients as problems arise during and after construction. He is one of the first attorneys in New England to implement the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) approach to deliver a large commercial project. Chris also helps his clients to navigate the regulatory scheme that governs the construction industry, both public and private, including compliance with applicable licensing and prevailing wage laws, OSHA regulations, apprenticeship requirements, public project prequalification and bidding requirements, and mechanics’ lien laws.

Contact & Links
Location
  • One Citizens Plaza
    10th Floor
    Providence, RI 02903
Education
  • Georgetown University, J.D., cum laude, graduated 1983
  • Dartmouth College, B.A., cum laude, graduated 1979
Bar Admissions
  • United States, Massachusetts
  • United States, Rhode Island
Affiliations
  • American Arbitration Association - Commercial & Construction Arbitrator and Mediator Panels
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • American College of Construction Lawyers - Fellow
  • Associated Builders and Contractors - Member
  • Merit Construction Alliance - Member, Board of Directors
  • Rhode Island Bar Association - Member, Superior Court Bench Bar Committee
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

Pierce Atwood LLP
Headquarters: Portland, Maine

64 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

14 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation - Construction
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Construction, Providence (2020)
  • Litigation - Construction, Providence (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Special Focus:
  • Appellate
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Architects and Engineers
  • Commercial Development
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Disputes
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Contractors
  • Design
  • Residential Development
  • Surety
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America® "Lawyer of the Year" in Providence for Construction Litigation (2013 and 2020)
  • Best Lawyers in America® for Construction Litigation (2003-present)
  • Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Recognized by Super Lawyers for Construction Litigation (2007-present)
  • Recognized by Chambers USA for Commercial Litigation.
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation

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