<p>  <br>Robert Smith has over 30 years of experience in the prevention and resolution of disputes in the construction industry. He is currently President of the American College of Construction Lawyers. Bob is widely sought after for his civil engineering background and extensive experience in the Dispute Resolution Board process, having served on over 80 such boards in the past 23 years. Throughout his practice, he has advised public and private owners, architects, engineers, and contractors on a wide range of contract drafting, review, and negotiation matters and represented them in the arbitration and litigation of complex disputes. Bob is also internationally known for his knowledge of risk identification and allocation, the integration and application of construction contracting best practices for major construction projects of all types, and the prevention of disputes.