Benjamin M Petre is a partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. He counsels clients and litigates disputes in construction and general commercial matters. As a construction attorney, Ben assists clients with every phase of the construction process, from drafting and negotiating agreements for every aspect of a project, to resolving claims and disputes concerning complex construction issues. He represents general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and owners in such matters. Ben has represented clients in jurisdictions across the United States and in various sectors, including energy, mining, health care, education, transportation, residential, commercial, and public projects. He earned his B.A degree magna cum laude from University of New Mexico and his J.D degree from University of Denver, Sturm College of Law.