Mr. Diggs is Senior Counsel and Manager of Claims, Bechtel Corporation, Oil, Gas & Chemical,
and is responsible for the prosecution, defense and settlement of
construction claims for Bechtel’s OG&C global business unit worldwide. Mr.
Diggs has over 28 years of experience in construction contracts, claims, and
claim litigation. Mr. Diggs manages the prosecution and defense of
construction claims in various domestic and international forums. He has
also drafted and negotiated large construction and procurement contracts
for various types of industrial and commercial projects, including the design
and construction of oil and gas refineries, LNG facilities and commercial and
industrial buildings. Mr. Diggs has also written various articles and made
numerous presentations on construction claims issues. Prior to joining
Bechtel, Mr. Diggs was a partner in the law firm of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart
Preston Gates and Ellis (K&L Gates) where he concentrated his practice in the
area of complex construction litigation and contract negotiations. In
addition, Mr. Diggs is a registered neutral arbitrator for the American
Arbitration Association and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution.
He is also a member of various professional organizations, including the
American Bar Association (ABA), Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA), and the
Texas Bar.