Geoffrey A. Bryce

Geoffrey A. Bryce concentrates in commercial and construction transactions and litigation. He represents developers, owners, facility management companies, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, developers, engineers and material suppliers. His litigation practice includes, but is not limited to, product liability, insurance coverage, personal injury, property damage, real estate, mechanics liens, bankruptcy, landowner contractor disputes, annexation, condemnation, zoning, scope of work disputes, breach of contract, extra work compensation, restrictive covenant, construction defect, architectural/engineering malpractice, breach of surety agreement, employer defense and delay claims. He has tried cases to conclusion in Illinois, California, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wisconsin. 

He also defends manufacturers of products in toxic tort cases and other products liability cases.

Geoffrey A. Bryce has handled coverage disputes arising out of construction/development projects and many other coverage disputes, such as environmental, asbestos, silicosis and the like. His transactional work includes the conceptual business framework for the transaction, the closing strategy, terms and conditions and negotiation of the final contract.

Licensure

Professional Memberships and Associations

Seminars and Presentations

• "New Additional Insured Endorsement / New Title Insurance Endorsements,"  SOICA, August 17, 2010


• "Construction Insurance & Indemnity," ISBA, April 21 and 27, 2010
• "Recession Year 2: Business Problems & Legal Solutions," Bryce Downey & Lenkov LLC and Willis Insurance, April 13, 2010
• "Insurance the Moving Target: Developments in AI Coverage", Bryce Downey & Lenkov LLC Clients, February 27, 2008, April 18, 2008
• "Practicing Architecture in Illinois", National Business Institute, February 1, 2008
• "Condominium Law", Chicago Bar Association, September 5, 2007
• “Design Law for Illinois Architects and Engineers,” HalfMoon, LLC, April 16, 2007
• “Legal Aspects of Contracting for Project Managers,” BryceDowney Clients, March 22, 2007
• “New Risks in Construction,” BryceDowney Clients and Thilman Filippini, January 24, 2007
• "AIA Contracts," Lorman, January 23, 2007
• “Illinois Land Law for Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors,” HalfMoon, LLC, January 12, 2007
• “Construction Law for Engineers and Architects,” National Business Institute, September, 28, 2006
• “Taking Action When You Have A Defective Bid?” National Business Institute, February 21, 2006
• “Developments in Insurance and Construction Law,” BryceDowney Clients, September 15, 2005
• “Illinois Boundary Law: Critical Issues and Solutions Every Practitioner Needs to Know,” National Business Institute, April 25, 2005
• “Investigation, Marshaling and Preservation of Evidence,” National Safety Council“Expert Testimony,” National Safety Council
• "Construction Management," BryceDowney Clients and Thilman & Filippini, June 30, 2004
• “Fundamentals of Construction Inspection In Illinois,” Lorman Education Services, March 24, 2004
• “Advanced Construction Law in Illinois,” National Business Institute, December 8, 2003
• “The Mold Challenge in Illinois,” National Business Institute, August 7th & 8th, 2003
• “Advanced Construction Law in Illinois,” National Business Institute, February 19, 2003
• “Illinois Construction Defect & Mold Litigation,” National Business Institute, June 4, 2002
• “Construction Payment Remedies In Illinois,” National Business Institute, March 1, 2002
• “Advanced Construction Law in Illinois,” National Business Institute, September 19, 2001
• “Project Delivery Methods,” “Construction Defects,” and “Koteck,i” National Business Institute, August 22, 2000 and August 2001
• “What Do You Do With A Defective Bid?” “What Do You Do When Conditions on the Job Change?” “What Do You Do If You Do Not Get Paid?” National Business Institute, May 1, 2001
• “Advanced Construction Law in Illinois,” National Business Institute, August 22, 2000
• “Illinois Construction Law: What do you do when…?” National Business Institute, May 1, 2000
• “What Do You Do With A Defective Bid?” “What Do You Do When Conditions on the Job Change?” “What Do You Do If You Do Not Get Paid?” National Business Institute, January 20, 2000
• “Illinois Construction Law: What do you do when…?” National Business Institute, October 1999

Articles and Publications

• Pre-Construction Issues in the Construction Process, IICLE, 2008 Edition
• “Responsibilities and Liabilities of General Contractors, Subcontractors, Construction Managers and Material Suppliers for Construction Failures,” Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Construction Litigation Course Handbook, 1982 – to present
• “Architects and Engineers Beware Because You May be Subject to OSHA’S Construction Standards,” Dodge Construction News, February, 1998
• “Sexual Harassment,” Dodge Construction News, April, 1997
• “Insurance Issues for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Claims,” Dodge Construction News, January, 1997
• “Multiple-Tier Consultants—Are You Covered Under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act?” Dodge Construction News, December 16, 1996
• “The Law and the 28-Day PSI Test,” Dodge Construction News, April, 1996
• “Contractors Should Be Aware of Changed Conditions,” Dodge Construction News, July 24, 1995
• “Repeal of the Illinois Structural Work Act—What Impact Will it Have on Your Business?” Dodge Construction News, April 24, 1995
• “OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard: Mind your MSDS,” Dodge Construction News, February 27, 1995
• “Total Quality Management and the Law,” Dodge Construction News, December, 1994
• “Complex Legal Issues Slow Flood Litigation,” Dodge Construction News, April, 1993
• “Plan to Rehabilitate; Don’t Rehabilitate the Plan!” Dodge Construction News, March 22, 1993
• ”Limiting Design Professionals’ Liability Requires Careful Reduction of Exposure,” Dodge Construction News, February 1993
• “Sick Building Syndrome can be Prevented,” Dodge Construction News, February 1993
• ”How ADA May Change Construction Hiring,” Dodge Construction News, October 26, 1992
• ”ADA Can Provide Business Opportunities,” Dodge Construction News, June 1992
• “How Close a Match Does “Match” Existing Really Mean?” Dodge Construction News
• “Remember the Road Worker Safety Act,” Dodge Construction News
• “Unified Risk Raises Complex Issues,” Building Design & Construction
• “Contractors’ Responsibilities and Liabilities,” The Builder
• “Courts Look Beyond Contracts in Assigning Liability,” Building Design & Construction
• “Some Practical Considerations for Avoiding Litigation,” The Builder