Russell Killen represents clients in the areas of construction, contract negotiation, dispute resolution and zoning and land use issues. Mr. Killen has represented clients including public utilities, real estate developers, municipalities, architectural and engineering firms, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, general contractors, national franchise chains, steel manufacturers, multi-national corporations, real estate developers and telecommunications companies.
Mr. Killen represents and counsels the firm's clients on issues, including:
Claims avoidance in construction projects
Dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration and litigation in federal and state courts throughout the Southeast
Contract negotiations and preparation of contracts for construction, architectural or engineering services
Regulatory and zoning compliance matters
Administrative hearings and litigation regarding zoning and land use issues
Landlord-tenant disputes
Lien law
Other general commercial and construction disputes
Mr. Killen regularly presents seminars and lectures throughout the state on issues such as:
Risk management on construction projects
Mold and Sick Building Syndrome litigation
Project delivery methods and contracting on construction projects
Mr. Killen was elected as mayor of Knightdale in 2007. He was sworn in as the Town of Knightdale's Mayor on December 3, 2007. He previously served as a member of the Knightdale town council for four years from 2003-2007.
Professional & Community Activities
Board of Directors, Wake Education Partnership, 2005-present
Wake Med Champion's Board, 2005- 2007
Wake County Citizens facility Advisory Committee, 2006 - present |