In January 2018, James P. Laurie III, Attorney, closed the construction law practice at The Law Office of James P Laurie III PLLC to become Corporate Counsel for Environmental Chemical Corporation (ECC), www.ecc.net, located in Burlingame, CA. ECC is an ENR 400 2018 Contractor (ranked #244, ranked #41 for international contracting, and #6 for hazardous waste) that delivers design-build, construction, environmental cleanup, energy, munitions response & international development worldwide. ******************************************* The practice is focused on the Construction Industry, construction related matters and clients, and Business Law. Representation includes Owners, Developers, Sureties, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Factors, Architects, Engineers, Construction Industry Associations, and other Industry participants. Litigation representation includes litigation, arbitration, and mediation before Federal and State courts, Boards of Contract Appeals (ASBCA, VABCA), federal and state administrative agencies, the American Arbitration Association, OSHA citation defense, general contractor and trade licensing citation defense. Licensed to practice law in North Carolina, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia. Certified Federal Mediator for the Eastern District of North Carolina, United States District Court and Certified Arbitrator for Wake County District Court and privately appointed as Arbitrator for Construction and Business disputes. Appointed as an Arbitrator and Mediator to the Construction Industry Roster of Neutrals of the American Arbitration Association.