In another significant move towards further expanding its litigation practice and geographic footprint, Richardson & Patel LLP announced the hiring of Ralph Ferrara and contemporaneous establishment of its Princeton, New Jersey office. Mr. Ferrara’s experience includes general litigation with particular emphasis on construction and complex commercial litigation. Mr. Ferrara brings with him the former Assistant General Counsel of Keating Building Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tutor Perini (NYSE: PCR).

Shawn Lanier has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as a partner in its Atlanta office. Mr. Lanier focuses his practice on real estate development, including all aspects of property and air rights acquisition, development, operation, financing, and disposition.