Associate
Charles Harper is a commercial litigator specializing in complex construction litigation and dispute resolution. An experienced trial lawyer representing clients in state and federal courts, he guides his clients through every stage of the litigation process, including trial and appeal. Mr. Harper also has experience with alternative dispute resolution procedures, including arbitration and mediation before the American Arbitration Association, the International Chamber of Commerce and other ADR forums. His clients have included owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors, insurers, banks and financial services institutions, private equity firms, non-profit philanthropic organizations, automobile manufacturers, national and multinational retailers, beverage manufacturers, retail franchisors, a U.S. airline, jet fuel consortiums, global shipping and logistics providers, gas and electric utility providers, and solar energy companies.
Mr. Harper received his B.A. in 1995 from Northwestern University and his J.D., magna cum laude, in 1999 from the University of Illinois College of Law.