About Zack
Zack is an Associate in the Construction and Commercial Litigation practice group with a focus on
representing owners, developers, contractors, design professionals in contract formation and
negotiations. Zack assists his clients through all forms of dispute resolution including litigation,
mediation and arbitration as well as assists with statutory and regulatory compliance matters
including lien laws, immigration matters, and licensing requirements.
Zack’s construction background stems from prior experience in the industry where he worked as
a project engineer and project manager before attending law school. Zack began working with the
Clark Construction Group in 1999 in Bethesda, Maryland, followed by employment with Skanska
USA Building, Inc. and the Manhattan Construction Company in Atlanta. Zack’s previous project
duties and samples include:
Sample Project Duties:
Developed and maintained Client relations
Managed Bid Process
Prepared and maintained CPM schedule
Prepared cost forecasts and developed monthly reports
Managed Subcontractor procurement process
Directly responsible for the management and coordination of all subcontractors
Developed and reviewed Owner and Subcontractor change orders
Managed the delivery, distribution, and updating of contract documents
Reviewed and processed submittals
Processed owner and subcontractor payment applications
Project Samples:
West Cobb High School, Powder Springs, GA ($43 million high school)
Chapel at Spelman College Rehabilitation, Atlanta, GA ($5 million historic
renovation)
Georgia Southern University Science and Nursing Buildings, Statesboro, GA ($20
million laboratory and classroom facility)
Drew Charter School/ East Lake YMCA, Atlanta, GA ($14 million K-8 charter
school)
Greensboro Corporate Center, McLean, VA ($43 million office buildings, garage)
Zack is also a member of several local and national organizations such as the Associated
General Contractors Young Leaders Program, the University of Virginia Atlanta Alumni Chapter
and he is a former President of the Brookmere Homeowners Association. Zack’s other accolades
include an Engineer in Training Certification (E.I.T) and a 3 time Ironman finisher and triathlete.
What was your first job?
Gas station attendant
What are your hobbies?
Triathlon, Golf, Tennis
What advice would you give to a young student in law school?
Lead a balanced life. Don’t live in the library or faculty offices, regardless of the law school “hype”.
What is your favorite lawyer joke?
There are only two lawyer jokes - the rest are true.
A man went to a brain store to get some brain to complete a study. He sees a sign remarking on the quality of professional brain offered at this particular brain store. He begins to question the butcher about the cost of these brains.
“How much does it cost for engineer brain?”
“Three dollars an ounce.”
“How much for lawyer brain?”
“$1,000 an ounce.”
“Why is lawyer brain so much more?”
“Do you know how many lawyers we had to kill to get one ounce of brain?”
How do you define a good day?
Wake up early to a strong cup of coffee, head out for a long bike ride and short run, then head to the course for a quick 18. Dinner and wine with my wife to cap it off.
How do you spend your weekend?
Doing whatever she wants.