- Represented a multinational construction management firm in claims for delay, defects, and nonpayment on a $2 billion+ mixed-use project in Downtown Los Angeles.
- Represented a project owner against claims exceeding $40 million arising out of the construction of a bio-solids facility.
- Represented a multinational owner in the prosecution of counterclaims against a contractor for scope changes and delay damages related to construction of a pea isolate processing plant located in South Sioux City, NE.
- Representing a multinational construction development company in a $125 million dispute regarding construction of a new patient tower at a hospital located in Hollywood, CA.
- Defended a multinational design and engineering firm against claims related to the failure of a bulkhead wall that formed a new harbor in the Port of Los Angeles.
- Secured a bid protest win for a healthcare industry insurance provider by challenging a contract previously awarded to a competitor by the City of Columbus, OH.
- Advising a private equity client in connection with numerous transactions involving the purchase or sale of companies with varying degrees of public contracting business.
Senior Associate,
- Phone: +1 213 576 1052
- Email: jamie.furst@alston.com
Clients rely on Jamie’s experience handling complex construction disputes across the country. Her experience as a litigator makes her a key resource for clients in resolving claims and minimizing risk.
Jamie N. Furst focuses her practice on representing owners, large general contractors, and developers in negotiating contracts and during all stages of construction claims litigation. She has extensive experience representing clients in disputes over delays, extra work, defective work, changed conditions, and contract terminations. Jamie also provides counseling to government contractors on a wide variety of public contracting matters involving federal, state, and local procurement rules and regulations, and in adversary proceedings, including pre- and post-award bid protests. Jamie is recognized by The Best Lawyers of America® “Ones to Watch” for Construction Law.
During law school at the University of Southern California, Jamie worked as a legal writing fellow and served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Victor Kenton (Ret.) of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Jamie received her B.S. in business management with a minor in Spanish from Arizona State University, where she competed on the mock trial team.
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Press Release June 6, 2024Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 73 practice rankings and 153 leading lawyer listings.Press Release June 6, 2024Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 73 practice rankings and 153 leading lawyer listings.
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Press Release June 1, 2023Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2023Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 68 practice rankings and 149 leading lawyer listings.Press Release June 1, 2023Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2023Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 68 practice rankings and 149 leading lawyer listings.
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In the News October 7, 2022Global Legal Chronicle | APM’s Acquisition of Equus Workforce SolutionsJeremy Silverman, Charlie Yates, Scott Kitchens, Matt Strumph, Jonathan DiChiara, Nick Mugge, Jeff Belkin, Jamie Furst, David Teske, Amy Mushahwar, Lance Taubin, Sara Guercio, Blake MacKay, John Snyder, Jason Waite, Michael Press, Scott Harty, John Harden, Alex Barnett, Nick Chandler, Chris Troutman, and Trenton Hafley are noted for representing APM Human Services International Limited in its planned acquisition of Equus Workforce Solutions.In the News October 7, 2022Global Legal Chronicle | APM’s Acquisition of Equus Workforce SolutionsJeremy Silverman, Charlie Yates, Scott Kitchens, Matt Strumph, Jonathan DiChiara, Nick Mugge, Jeff Belkin, Jamie Furst, David Teske, Amy Mushahwar, Lance Taubin, Sara Guercio, Blake MacKay, John Snyder, Jason Waite, Michael Press, Scott Harty, John Harden, Alex Barnett, Nick Chandler, Chris Troutman, and Trenton Hafley are noted for representing APM Human Services International Limited in its planned acquisition of Equus Workforce Solutions.
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Press Release October 4, 2022APM to Acquire Equus Workforce SolutionsAlston & Bird client APM Human Services International Limited, an Australia-based human services provider, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire all issued shares of Equus Workforce Solutions (and certain affiliates), a wholly owned company of BrightSpring Health Services, in a transaction valued at approximately $153 million.Press Release October 4, 2022APM to Acquire Equus Workforce SolutionsAlston & Bird client APM Human Services International Limited, an Australia-based human services provider, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire all issued shares of Equus Workforce Solutions (and certain affiliates), a wholly owned company of BrightSpring Health Services, in a transaction valued at approximately $153 million.
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Blog Posts January 17, 2020Construction-Manager-As-Constructor Recognized as an Acceptable Project Delivery Method in Federal Contracts
On December 19, 2019, the U.S. General Services Administration (“GSA”) issued a final rule which amends the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (“GSAR”) regarding project delivery methods for construction.[1] This rule, effective January 21, 2020, adopts the Construction-Manager-as-Constructor (“CMc”) project delivery method, one of the three most common construction services delivery methods. By adding the CMc delivery method in the GSAR as an alternative to design-bid-build and design-build, the Government is making it easier to comply with contracting requirements [...]Read more
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Blog Posts January 17, 2020Construction-Manager-As-Constructor Recognized as an Acceptable Project Delivery Method in Federal ContractsOn December 19, 2019, the U.S. General Services Administration (“GSA”) issued a final rule which amends the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (“GSAR”) regarding project delivery methods for construction.[1] This rule, effective January 21, 2020, adopts the Construction-Manager-as-Constructor (“CMc”) project delivery method, one of the three most common construction services delivery methods. By adding the CMc delivery method in the GSAR as an alternative to design-bid-build and design-build, the Government is making it easier to comply with contracting requirements [...]Read more
The post Construction-Manager-As-Constructor Recognized as an Acceptable Project Delivery Method in Federal Contracts appeared first on Alston & Bird Government Contracts Blog.
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General Publications August 16, 2017“Calif. Proposed Border Wall Law: Questions for Contractors,” Law360, August 16, 2017.General Publications August 16, 2017“Calif. Proposed Border Wall Law: Questions for Contractors,” Law360, August 16, 2017.
Bar Admissions
- California
Education
- University of Southern California (J.D., 2014)
- Arizona State University (B.S., 2010)
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California