Daniel A. Dorfman
Illinois
Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP
200 W. Madison Street
Suite 3000
Chicago, IL 60606
Tel: (312) 224-1246
Email:
ddorfman@foxswibel.com
Web:
www.foxswibel.com
Daniel A. Dorfman is a Capital Partner and Co-Chair of his firm’s Construction Law Group, representing owners, developers, general contractors, professional sports teams, and other construction industry participants in sophisticated projects and disputes nationwide. Over the past 20 years, he has led construction matters involving more than $20 billion in project value, advising clients from front-end contract drafting and negotiation through litigation and arbitration when disputes arise. He has been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading construction lawyer.
Daniel regularly drafts and negotiates complex design and construction agreements for projects involving stadiums and event venues, airports and infrastructure, hospitality, commercial and industrial developments, and retail facilities. His stadium and venue practice includes advising developers, professional sports teams, and contractors on stakeholder negotiations, risk management, project delivery, and disputes, with a focus on helping major projects remain on schedule and within budget.
On the contentious side of his practice, Daniel handles complex, multimillion-dollar construction disputes involving design and construction defects, project delays, mechanics’ liens, payment claims, and other project-related issues. His clients include international hospitality brands, professional sports franchises, national apartment owners, private equity-backed businesses, national general contractors, and participants in major airport and infrastructure projects. He represents clients through negotiation and dispute resolution as well as litigation and arbitration through verdict when necessary.
Daniel also serves as outside general counsel to construction companies, providing strategic advice on broader business matters involving employment, real estate, and corporate needs. His related policyholder insurance coverage practice includes representing insureds, both within and outside the construction industry, in disputes involving commercial general liability, professional liability, directors and officers, project-specific, first-party, and other insurance policies. As a LEED Green Associate, he also advises clients involved in sustainable construction and renewable energy projects, including wind farms and solar energy systems.
His combination of transactional, litigation, and industry experience enables him to advise construction clients not only on individual projects and disputes, but also on the broader legal and commercial issues affecting their businesses.
Fox Swibel’s Chambers-ranked Construction Law Group represents clients nationwide in sophisticated construction matters involving complex claims, insurance coverage, contracting, and risk management. The team advises clients across the lifecycle of public and private projects, combining transactional experience with strong dispute resolution capabilities.
The practice regularly manages and resolves complex construction claims, represents policyholders in insurance coverage matters, and drafts and negotiates construction and design agreements. Its lawyers also provide strategic risk management counsel designed to identify potential issues and protect clients’ interests throughout project development and delivery.
Fox Swibel’s construction experience spans a diverse range of industries and project types, including aviation, education, hospitality, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, power and energy, sports and entertainment, telecommunications, transportation, and commercial building projects.
Fox Swibel is a Chicago-based boutique business law firm providing sophisticated legal counsel in a streamlined, entrepreneurial environment. The firm’s attorneys include lawyers with experience at prominent national firms, enabling Fox Swibel to offer the quality and capabilities associated with larger practices while maintaining the responsiveness, flexibility, and cost efficiency of a boutique firm.
The firm advises businesses and entrepreneurs across a range of corporate, transactional, litigation, employment, real estate, and other commercial matters. Its attorneys emphasize practical problem-solving and creative business solutions, working closely with clients to understand their objectives and adapt their services as those needs evolve. This approach has helped the firm develop longstanding relationships with businesses seeking experienced counsel without the structure and overhead of a large national firm.
Fox Swibel also extends its capabilities internationally through membership in The Interlex Group, a global association of independent law firms with relationships spanning approximately 60 countries. The network has received a Band 1 – Elite ranking from Chambers and Partners, while Fox Swibel has maintained a leadership role within the organization, providing the firm and its clients with access to trusted legal resources for cross-border matters.
“Daniel Dorfman is widely regarded as a leading construction lawyer in Chicago with substantial experience guiding major projects and disputes nationwide. Clients value his ability to combine sophisticated contract work with strong litigation instincts, particularly on matters involving significant project value, complex stakeholder relationships, and substantial commercial risk.”