About John
John D. Hanover: Leading Construction Attorney in California
John Hanover is a distinguished construction attorney with extensive experience representing clients across all roles of the building process, including both private and public works. His practice encompasses multimillion-dollar disputes involving contract disputes, delay and acceleration claims, payment remedies, and defective work.
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Construction
- DWIP Defense
- Public Works Contracts
- Construction Disputes and Negotiations
- Subcontractor Claims
- Defects in Construction Workmanship
- Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
- Federal and State Government Contract Litigation
- Municipal Contract Disputes
- Court Proceedings: Jury and Nonjury Trials
- Litigation Before Arbitration Boards, Mediation Committees, and Special Master Hearings
- Government Investigations (e.g., SEC, OIG investigations)
- Litigation of Federal and State Grants for Construction Projects
- Criminal Defense Litigation Support
- Construction Disputes Before Industry Boards
- General Government Contract Claims (including those involving state, county, or local governments)
- Litigation of Federal and State Grants for Public Works Projects
- Defects in Construction Materials and Components
- Construction Law Compliance and Regulatory Advice
- Public Benefits Fraud Defense and Appeals (including SNAP, TANF, VISTA, etc.)
- Government Contract Litigation Support and Counseling
- Litigation of Federal Grants for Construction Projects
- Civil Rights Claims Under State and Federal Laws (e.g., Title VII)
Education & Credentials
- Universities:Vanderbilt University, Tufts University
- Languages:English
- Awards:Recognized in Litigation - Construction since 2013 in Best Attorney USA; Featured as one of the leading California lawyers for construction by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business; Recognized in Construction Law since 2013 in Best Attorney USA
- Firms:Alston & Bird LLP; International Master-Feeder Fund (Manager); Principal at a Registered Investment Adviser and Broker-Dealer, Managing Acquisition Activity and Operations as a Principal and Financial and Operations Principal; Member of the Firm’s Executive Committee; Outside General Counsel to an International Engineering, Project Management, and Construction Services Provider
- Bar Admissions:All states in the United States, California (Admitted to Practice since January 2013)
- Affiliations:California State Bar; Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA); Member of American Bar Association (ABA); Member of The Construction Industry Section of ABA; Member of the National Trial Lawyer Top 100 in California
- Recognized Since:2013 in Best Attorney USA for Litigation - Construction and recognized as a leader in Construction Law by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business since 2013.
In his extensive career, John Hanover has handled complex litigation cases involving multimillion-dollar disputes. He has acted as lead counsel in jury and nonjury trials in court and over 100 arbitrations and mediations, representing clients with a wide range of construction-related needs.
Before joining Alston & Bird, he managed the international construction law and litigation practice at a boutique firm, serving as managing partner of three West Coast offices. He also served as outside general counsel to an engineering company after its withdrawal from the U.S. market, overseeing its legacy litigation in the United States.
John Hanover is committed to providing exceptional legal representation for his clients, ensuring they receive the best possible outcome in their construction disputes and negotiations. His comprehensive knowledge of the industry combined with his experience handling high-stakes cases has made him a trusted leader in the field of construction law.
