Mark Sgarlata

Managing Director

Mr. Sgarlata focuses on business development in the United States. Before joining Secretariat, he litigated construction and government contracts for more than 25 years, specializing in complex litigation before U.S. Appellate and District Courts, state courts, the Court of Federal Claims, and U.S. and international arbitration panels.

Washington, DC

msgarlata@secretariat-intl.com

Mark Sgarlata focuses on business development in the United States. Before joining Secretariat, he litigated construction and government contracts for more than 25 years, specializing in complex litigation before U.S. Appellate and District Courts, state courts, the Court of Federal Claims, and U.S. and international arbitration panels.

Mr. Sgarlata has successfully resolved major, complex claims for construction and government contractors, design engineers, owners, and sureties on a vast array of projects: bridges, tunnels, subway systems, water treatment facilities, data centers, power plants, and public and private facilities.

Mr. Sgarlata has been recognized by Best Lawyers for Construction Law and Construction Litigation as well as Chambers USA’s Top Construction Lawyers.

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