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Antony (Tony) Sanacory is a partner in Hudson Lambert Parrott’s construction and trial groups, and serves on the firm’s executive committee. Tony has significant experience representing all tiers of construction projects on project planning, risk avoidance strategies, bidding, award and negotiation of construction contracts, as well as resolving claims arising from large, complex projects, including large infrastructure, energy, data center and commercial projects.

Tony also has considerable experience resolving disputes. In dispute resolution, his approach is that the best fight is the one avoided. However, sometimes litigation cannot be avoided, and in those cases, Tony has had considerable success representing clients in trial contexts. Some recent examples include:

Lead trial counsel representing site contractor on solar power plant constructed in James City County, Virginia in Strata Solar v. Fall Line Construction and Arch Insurance (Civil Action Case 4:22-cv-00106 E.D. Virginia. After a nine day trial in the “rocket docket,” the jury entered a verdict in favor of Tony’s client, denying the General Contractor’s $6 million claim and awarding the site contractor $1,850,925.54 (plus attorney’s fees determined later), the exact amount (to the penny) the site contractor was seeking.
Lead trial counsel prosecuting $15 million claim ($12 million subrogated property damage claim) for faulty upgrade to gas-powered turbine generator. Oglethorpe Power Corporation is the owner of the power facility. Oglethorpe Power Corporation and Factory Mutual Insurance Company v. EthosEnergy Power Plant Services, LLC, U.S.D.C., Middle District of Georgia, Civ. Action No. 3:18-CV-00072-CDL. Case resolved after client successfully won ten out of ten pretrial motions.
Co-lead trial counsel representing developer on a flag ship senior living center project in Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia in Village Park Paces, LLC v. Gilbane Building Company, Civil Action File No.: 2021-CV-349234 (Superior Court, Fulton County, GA). After the approximately $100 million project experienced cost overruns, defective work, delays and an ever-distancing completion date, the developer terminated the General Contractor and successfully completed the project with a replacement contractor. The general contractor asserted a lien in excess of $12 million, plus attorney’s fees and sought punitive damages of $7 million. After the parties moved to arbitration by agreement, the Arbitrator agreed with Tony’s client and awarded no damages to the General Contractor, the exact outcome sought by the developer.
Lead counsel representing tree care company in a dispute with its fuel provider over a fuel and equipment purchase agreement in James River Solutions, LLC v. AKA Tree Service, LLC, Case No.: CL22002748-01 (Circuit Court, Hanover County, Virginia). After the tree care company terminated an agreement with its fuel provider for failing to provide the equipment and reliably provide fuel, the provider sued AKA for lost profits of more than $1.2 million. After a three-day bench trial, the Court entered a decision requiring the provider to provide the equipment at the agreed price, but awarded the provider only $36,000 of its $1.2 million claim.
Lead trial counsel representing largest electrical supplier in United States defending $15 million claim of Buy America violations and prosecuting claim for unpaid materials in amounts totaling $2.2 million. Obtained summary judgment, total recovery of principal and attorney’s fees and no liability for client. Graybar v. D & N Electric Co., Inc., Liberty County Superior Court, Civil Action File No. 2012-SV-34.
Lead trial counsel defending former employees against insured claims breach of fiduciary duty and breach of loyalty claims (Ironshore is insurer). Northwest Georgia Paving, Inc. v. Kodiak Excavation and Utilities, LLC et al., Sup.Ct., Gwinnett County, Civil Action File No. 17-A12340-2.
Lead trial counsel defending former owner of electrical contractor against claims of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and Civil RICO in connection with a sale of the company in Nix v. Carter Bros., Fulton County Business Court, Civil Action File No. 2014-CV-253536. Obtained summary judgment on behalf of client defeating all claims. On summary judgment, the Court ruled completely in favor of Tony’s client, dismissing all of Plaintiff’s claims and awarding Tony’s client attorney’s for having to defend them.

In addition to these matters, Tony routinely tries cases in private arbitration proceedings.

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‍Professional Recognition

Tony is recognized as a “Top Rated” construction litigator by Super Lawyers.

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Case History

Represented national telecommunications company with relocation to new office facility in metro Atlanta, Georgia, including award and negotiation of construction contract, risk planning and successful administration of the construction contract.
Represented owner of a hydroelectric plant on two separate projects (both performed during outage periods where scheduling issues were complex and critical) (1) generator rewind project and (2) relay upgrade project - including compliance with financial covenants, assessments of proposals by major vendors, negotiation and drafting of contract and commercial terms, and establishment of construction claims resolution process. Presented commercial terms and allocation of risk to power company's senior leadership before contract was approved.
Defended HVAC subcontractor and its insurer in a subrogation action that sought more than $3 million in damages relating to a pipe burst at a luxury condominium building. The Court entered summary judgment in favor of the client HVAC subcontractor on three independent grounds. QBE Insurance Corporation v. Jorda Enterprises, Inc., No. 10-21107 CIV-GOLD (S.D. Fla. 2012).
Represented energy facility operator in negotiation of contract with contractor for construction of $200 million biomass power-plant facility. Project involved separate equipment vendor and general contractor. Assisted preparation of bid materials, review of bids and negotiation of commercial terms. Prepared materials for board of directors analyzing major project contracts and the reasoning for how the contract documents allocated those risks.
Regularly represents Fortune 500 material supplier in matters arising from breach of contract or non-payment and other issues such as consignment agreements and Buy America Act compliance. Obtained multiple judgments on behalf of client
Regularly prepares contract forms for contractor that manufactures specialty air treatment systems.
Represented general contractor, by drafting construction contract and subcontracts for GMP project for construction of new hospital.
Represented civil contractor in breach of contract / wrongful termination action arising from the construction of public schools. Obtained a seven-figure judgment on behalf of the client after a week-long trial and recovered all financial losses, attorneys' fees and interest.
Represented EPC contractor in dispute arising from the construction of a 550-megawatt power facility. Claims by each side exceeded $70 million. Recovered the client's financial losses and attorney's fees after trial before the American Arbitration Association.
Represented power company in responding to reliability audit by the North America Electrical Reliability Corporation.
Represented energy facility operator in dispute over design defects in upgrade work at a coal burning power plant. Obtained favorable settlement for before trial.
Represented heavy industry contractor in $10 million claim related to contracts for steam turbine generator upgrade at a combined-cycle power plant for purposes of increasing plants output. The claim involved owner, general contractor and multiple subcontractors.

Publications

“Gearing up For Modern-Day, ‘Trial by Combat."

Co-author, “A Bridge To Somewhere: Public Private Partnerships and America’s Infrastructure Dilemma

Co-Author, “A CFM’s Guide to Drafting Sensible & Useful Subcontracts,” CMFA Building Profits

Co-Author, “It Ain’t Easy Building Green Part 2: Sustainable Practices for Sustainable Building,” CMFA Building Profits

“Dispute Resolution Provisions in Construction Contracts,” CFMA Building Profits, September/October 2012

Co-author, “It Ain’t Easy Building Green,” CFMA Building Profits, November-December 2011

Co-author, “The High Cost of Noncompliance: Can Your Company Afford It?” CFMA Building Profits, September-October 2011

“Improving Collection of Receivables: Strategies & Experiences of an Attorney,” CFMA Building Profits May-June 2010

"The Contracting with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise” January-February 2017 - CFMA Building Profits

Gearing Up for Modern Day ”Trial by Combat” Copyright © 2016 by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).

A Practical Guide for Construction Creditors in a Bankruptcy. Copyright © 2022 by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).

Tony regularly speaks and publishes on matters of significance to the construction industry, and has presented at American Bar Association Forum on Construction, Construction Financial Management Association (national and regional conferences), Construction Super Conference, and before multiple local and regional contractor trade associations.

Publications

Tony regularly speaks and publishes on matters of significance to the construction industry, and has presented at American Bar Association Forum on Construction, Construction Financial Management Association (national and regional conferences), Construction Super Conference, and before multiple local and regional contractor trade associations.

Education

Duke University School of Law, Juris Doctor 2001

University of Guanajuato, Mexico, Summer Law Institute, 2000

Pennsylvania State University, B.A. Political Science high honors, 1998

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Admitted to practice in Georgia

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Mr. Sanacory has significant experience representing parties at all tiers of construction and public works projects on project planning, risk strategies, bidding, award and negotiation of construction contracts, as well as resolving claims arising from large, complex projects.

Overview

Antony (Tony) Sanacory is a partner in Hudson Lambert Parrott’s construction and trial groups, and serves on the firm’s executive committee. Tony has significant experience representing all tiers of construction projects on project planning, risk avoidance strategies, bidding, award and negotiation of construction contracts, as well as resolving claims arising from large, complex projects, including large infrastructure, energy, data center and commercial projects.

Tony also has considerable experience resolving disputes. In dispute resolution, his approach is that the best fight is the one avoided. However, sometimes litigation cannot be avoided, and in those cases, Tony has had considerable success representing clients in trial contexts. Some recent examples include:

Lead trial counsel representing site contractor on solar power plant constructed in James City County, Virginia in Strata Solar v. Fall Line Construction and Arch Insurance (Civil Action Case 4:22-cv-00106 E.D. Virginia. After a nine day trial in the “rocket docket,” the jury entered a verdict in favor of Tony’s client, denying the General Contractor’s $6 million claim and awarding the site contractor $1,850,925.54 (plus attorney’s fees determined later), the exact amount (to the penny) the site contractor was seeking.
Lead trial counsel prosecuting $15 million claim ($12 million subrogated property damage claim) for faulty upgrade to gas-powered turbine generator. Oglethorpe Power Corporation is the owner of the power facility. Oglethorpe Power Corporation and Factory Mutual Insurance Company v. EthosEnergy Power Plant Services, LLC, U.S.D.C., Middle District of Georgia, Civ. Action No. 3:18-CV-00072-CDL. Case resolved after client successfully won ten out of ten pretrial motions.
Co-lead trial counsel representing developer on a flag ship senior living center project in Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia in Village Park Paces, LLC v. Gilbane Building Company, Civil Action File No.: 2021-CV-349234 (Superior Court, Fulton County, GA). After the approximately $100 million project experienced cost overruns, defective work, delays and an ever-distancing completion date, the developer terminated the General Contractor and successfully completed the project with a replacement contractor. The general contractor asserted a lien in excess of $12 million, plus attorney’s fees and sought punitive damages of $7 million. After the parties moved to arbitration by agreement, the Arbitrator agreed with Tony’s client and awarded no damages to the General Contractor, the exact outcome sought by the developer.
Lead counsel representing tree care company in a dispute with its fuel provider over a fuel and equipment purchase agreement in James River Solutions, LLC v. AKA Tree Service, LLC, Case No.: CL22002748-01 (Circuit Court, Hanover County, Virginia). After the tree care company terminated an agreement with its fuel provider for failing to provide the equipment and reliably provide fuel, the provider sued AKA for lost profits of more than $1.2 million. After a three-day bench trial, the Court entered a decision requiring the provider to provide the equipment at the agreed price, but awarded the provider only $36,000 of its $1.2 million claim.
Lead trial counsel representing largest electrical supplier in United States defending $15 million claim of Buy America violations and prosecuting claim for unpaid materials in amounts totaling $2.2 million. Obtained summary judgment, total recovery of principal and attorney’s fees and no liability for client. Graybar v. D & N Electric Co., Inc., Liberty County Superior Court, Civil Action File No. 2012-SV-34.
Lead trial counsel defending former employees against insured claims breach of fiduciary duty and breach of loyalty claims (Ironshore is insurer). Northwest Georgia Paving, Inc. v. Kodiak Excavation and Utilities, LLC et al., Sup.Ct., Gwinnett County, Civil Action File No. 17-A12340-2.
Lead trial counsel defending former owner of electrical contractor against claims of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and Civil RICO in connection with a sale of the company in Nix v. Carter Bros., Fulton County Business Court, Civil Action File No. 2014-CV-253536. Obtained summary judgment on behalf of client defeating all claims. On summary judgment, the Court ruled completely in favor of Tony’s client, dismissing all of Plaintiff’s claims and awarding Tony’s client attorney’s for having to defend them.

In addition to these matters, Tony routinely tries cases in private arbitration proceedings.

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‍Professional Recognition

Tony is recognized as a “Top Rated” construction litigator by Super Lawyers.

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Credentials Overview

Mr. Sanacory earned his B.A. from he Pennsylvania State University and J.D. from Duke University School of Law

He is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Georgia.

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Summary Overview

Mr. Sanacory has significant experience representing parties at all tiers of construction and public works projects on project planning, risk strategies, bidding, award and negotiation of construction contracts, as well as resolving claims arising from large, complex projects.

Overview

Antony (Tony) Sanacory is a partner in Hudson Lambert Parrott’s construction and trial groups, and serves on the firm’s executive committee. Tony has significant experience representing all tiers of construction projects on project planning, risk avoidance strategies, bidding, award and negotiation of construction contracts, as well as resolving claims arising from large, complex projects, including large infrastructure, energy, data center and commercial projects.

Tony also has considerable experience resolving disputes. In dispute resolution, his approach is that the best fight is the one avoided. However, sometimes litigation cannot be avoided, and in those cases, Tony has had considerable success representing clients in trial contexts. Some recent examples include:

Lead trial counsel representing site contractor on solar power plant constructed in James City County, Virginia in Strata Solar v. Fall Line Construction and Arch Insurance (Civil Action Case 4:22-cv-00106 E.D. Virginia. After a nine day trial in the “rocket docket,” the jury entered a verdict in favor of Tony’s client, denying the General Contractor’s $6 million claim and awarding the site contractor $1,850,925.54 (plus attorney’s fees determined later), the exact amount (to the penny) the site contractor was seeking.
Lead trial counsel prosecuting $15 million claim ($12 million subrogated property damage claim) for faulty upgrade to gas-powered turbine generator. Oglethorpe Power Corporation is the owner of the power facility. Oglethorpe Power Corporation and Factory Mutual Insurance Company v. EthosEnergy Power Plant Services, LLC, U.S.D.C., Middle District of Georgia, Civ. Action No. 3:18-CV-00072-CDL. Case resolved after client successfully won ten out of ten pretrial motions.
Co-lead trial counsel representing developer on a flag ship senior living center project in Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia in Village Park Paces, LLC v. Gilbane Building Company, Civil Action File No.: 2021-CV-349234 (Superior Court, Fulton County, GA). After the approximately $100 million project experienced cost overruns, defective work, delays and an ever-distancing completion date, the developer terminated the General Contractor and successfully completed the project with a replacement contractor. The general contractor asserted a lien in excess of $12 million, plus attorney’s fees and sought punitive damages of $7 million. After the parties moved to arbitration by agreement, the Arbitrator agreed with Tony’s client and awarded no damages to the General Contractor, the exact outcome sought by the developer.
Lead counsel representing tree care company in a dispute with its fuel provider over a fuel and equipment purchase agreement in James River Solutions, LLC v. AKA Tree Service, LLC, Case No.: CL22002748-01 (Circuit Court, Hanover County, Virginia). After the tree care company terminated an agreement with its fuel provider for failing to provide the equipment and reliably provide fuel, the provider sued AKA for lost profits of more than $1.2 million. After a three-day bench trial, the Court entered a decision requiring the provider to provide the equipment at the agreed price, but awarded the provider only $36,000 of its $1.2 million claim.
Lead trial counsel representing largest electrical supplier in United States defending $15 million claim of Buy America violations and prosecuting claim for unpaid materials in amounts totaling $2.2 million. Obtained summary judgment, total recovery of principal and attorney’s fees and no liability for client. Graybar v. D & N Electric Co., Inc., Liberty County Superior Court, Civil Action File No. 2012-SV-34.
Lead trial counsel defending former employees against insured claims breach of fiduciary duty and breach of loyalty claims (Ironshore is insurer). Northwest Georgia Paving, Inc. v. Kodiak Excavation and Utilities, LLC et al., Sup.Ct., Gwinnett County, Civil Action File No. 17-A12340-2.
Lead trial counsel defending former owner of electrical contractor against claims of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and Civil RICO in connection with a sale of the company in Nix v. Carter Bros., Fulton County Business Court, Civil Action File No. 2014-CV-253536. Obtained summary judgment on behalf of client defeating all claims. On summary judgment, the Court ruled completely in favor of Tony’s client, dismissing all of Plaintiff’s claims and awarding Tony’s client attorney’s for having to defend them.

In addition to these matters, Tony routinely tries cases in private arbitration proceedings.

‍

‍Professional Recognition

Tony is recognized as a “Top Rated” construction litigator by Super Lawyers.

‍

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Credentials Overview

Mr. Sanacory earned his B.A. from he Pennsylvania State University and J.D. from Duke University School of Law

He is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Georgia.

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Case History

Represented national telecommunications company with relocation to new office facility in metro Atlanta, Georgia, including award and negotiation of construction contract, risk planning and successful administration of the construction contract.
Represented owner of a hydroelectric plant on two separate projects (both performed during outage periods where scheduling issues were complex and critical) (1) generator rewind project and (2) relay upgrade project - including compliance with financial covenants, assessments of proposals by major vendors, negotiation and drafting of contract and commercial terms, and establishment of construction claims resolution process. Presented commercial terms and allocation of risk to power company's senior leadership before contract was approved.
Defended HVAC subcontractor and its insurer in a subrogation action that sought more than $3 million in damages relating to a pipe burst at a luxury condominium building. The Court entered summary judgment in favor of the client HVAC subcontractor on three independent grounds. QBE Insurance Corporation v. Jorda Enterprises, Inc., No. 10-21107 CIV-GOLD (S.D. Fla. 2012).
Represented energy facility operator in negotiation of contract with contractor for construction of $200 million biomass power-plant facility. Project involved separate equipment vendor and general contractor. Assisted preparation of bid materials, review of bids and negotiation of commercial terms. Prepared materials for board of directors analyzing major project contracts and the reasoning for how the contract documents allocated those risks.
Regularly represents Fortune 500 material supplier in matters arising from breach of contract or non-payment and other issues such as consignment agreements and Buy America Act compliance. Obtained multiple judgments on behalf of client
Regularly prepares contract forms for contractor that manufactures specialty air treatment systems.
Represented general contractor, by drafting construction contract and subcontracts for GMP project for construction of new hospital.
Represented civil contractor in breach of contract / wrongful termination action arising from the construction of public schools. Obtained a seven-figure judgment on behalf of the client after a week-long trial and recovered all financial losses, attorneys' fees and interest.
Represented EPC contractor in dispute arising from the construction of a 550-megawatt power facility. Claims by each side exceeded $70 million. Recovered the client's financial losses and attorney's fees after trial before the American Arbitration Association.
Represented power company in responding to reliability audit by the North America Electrical Reliability Corporation.
Represented energy facility operator in dispute over design defects in upgrade work at a coal burning power plant. Obtained favorable settlement for before trial.
Represented heavy industry contractor in $10 million claim related to contracts for steam turbine generator upgrade at a combined-cycle power plant for purposes of increasing plants output. The claim involved owner, general contractor and multiple subcontractors.

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Publications

“Gearing up For Modern-Day, ‘Trial by Combat."

Co-author, “A Bridge To Somewhere: Public Private Partnerships and America’s Infrastructure Dilemma

Co-Author, “A CFM’s Guide to Drafting Sensible & Useful Subcontracts,” CMFA Building Profits

Co-Author, “It Ain’t Easy Building Green Part 2: Sustainable Practices for Sustainable Building,” CMFA Building Profits

“Dispute Resolution Provisions in Construction Contracts,” CFMA Building Profits, September/October 2012

Co-author, “It Ain’t Easy Building Green,” CFMA Building Profits, November-December 2011

Co-author, “The High Cost of Noncompliance: Can Your Company Afford It?” CFMA Building Profits, September-October 2011

“Improving Collection of Receivables: Strategies & Experiences of an Attorney,” CFMA Building Profits May-June 2010

"The Contracting with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise” January-February 2017 - CFMA Building Profits

Gearing Up for Modern Day ”Trial by Combat” Copyright © 2016 by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).

A Practical Guide for Construction Creditors in a Bankruptcy. Copyright © 2022 by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).

Tony regularly speaks and publishes on matters of significance to the construction industry, and has presented at American Bar Association Forum on Construction, Construction Financial Management Association (national and regional conferences), Construction Super Conference, and before multiple local and regional contractor trade associations.

Presentations

“Gearing up For Modern-Day, ‘Trial by Combat."

Co-author, “A Bridge To Somewhere: Public Private Partnerships and America’s Infrastructure Dilemma

Co-Author, “A CFM’s Guide to Drafting Sensible & Useful Subcontracts,” CMFA Building Profits

Co-Author, “It Ain’t Easy Building Green Part 2: Sustainable Practices for Sustainable Building,” CMFA Building Profits

“Dispute Resolution Provisions in Construction Contracts,” CFMA Building Profits, September/October 2012

Co-author, “It Ain’t Easy Building Green,” CFMA Building Profits, November-December 2011

Co-author, “The High Cost of Noncompliance: Can Your Company Afford It?” CFMA Building Profits, September-October 2011

“Improving Collection of Receivables: Strategies & Experiences of an Attorney,” CFMA Building Profits May-June 2010

"The Contracting with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise” January-February 2017 - CFMA Building Profits

Gearing Up for Modern Day ”Trial by Combat” Copyright © 2016 by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).

A Practical Guide for Construction Creditors in a Bankruptcy. Copyright © 2022 by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).

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