About Cynergy
In 2001, Mark Denicore formed Cynergy to provide the construction industry with an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. By focusing attention on the early stages of the construction process, Cynergy has successfully assisted its clients in avoiding or minimizing costly disputes, resulting in greater profitability.
Since its inception, Cynergy has consulted on hundreds of construction projects throughout the United States. Cynergy prides itself on its word-of-mouth reputation as "the firm" to employ for one-stop commercial and residential construction consulting and dispute resolution services.
Whatever the project, Cynergy is prepared to study the essential aspects of each project and devise the most effective solution for its clients, while integrating financial and technical restraints with legal considerations to achieve a holistic and successful project completion.
Since its inception, Cynergy has consulted on hundreds of construction projects throughout the United States. Cynergy prides itself on its word-of-mouth reputation as "the firm" to employ for one-stop commercial and residential construction consulting and dispute resolution services.
Whatever the project, Cynergy is prepared to study the essential aspects of each project and devise the most effective solution for its clients, while integrating financial and technical restraints with legal considerations to achieve a holistic and successful project completion.
Mark R. Denicore, Esq., P.E.
Manager/Member
Professional Experience
Mark Denicore is a licensed attorney, a licensed professional engineer, and the sole manager/member of Cynergy. Mark's practice focuses on all aspects of construction law and engineering, including contract formation, project oversight, claims, and dispute resolution services. Mark has extensive experience in achieving the clients' goals through the use of claims avoidance techniques, alternative dispute resolution and, if necessary, litigation.
Prior to forming Cynergy in 2001, Mark worked as an attorney from 1996 to 2001 for the law firm of Arent Fox, LLP. At Arent Fox, Mark was involved in consulting, negotiating, mediating, arbitrating and litigating a variety of construction-related disputes. Engagements typically involved representation of owners, architects, general contractors, subcontractors and sureties, and addressed a wide variety of design and construction-related issues.
From 1991 to 1996, Mark was employed by the Barrington Consulting Group, which has since been acquired by Navigant Consulting. At Barrington, Mark supervised and participated in consultation and litigation services to assist in the resolution of construction and government contract disputes. Engagements typically involved analysis of project cost and schedule control systems and data. Cost analysis normally entailed damage calculations arising from inefficiencies, changed work, delay, disruption, suspension and/or acceleration. Schedule analysis generally focused on identification of critical activity paths through detailed examination of engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
Mark was employed by the Turner Construction Company from 1985 to 1991. In this position, Mark was responsible for all owner/architect interaction, including design development, value engineering, proposal preparation, contract formation, and resolution of contractual disputes. The position also entailed procurement of subcontracts, subcontractor coordination, and processing of technical submittals and change orders. In addition, duties encompassed supervision of all cost, schedule, and document control systems.
Prior to joining Turner, Mark was the owner of Katskill Contracting from 1981 to 1985. In this position, Mark was responsible for supervision, business development, estimating, purchasing and construction of numerous residential projects.
Education
American University, Washington, DC
Washington College of Law
Law Review, Member
Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1996
Magna Cum Laude
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA
Masters, Engineering Administration, 1989
Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY
Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1985
Professional Licenses
Professional Engineer: Virginia
Bar Memberships: Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia
Mark Denicore is a licensed attorney, a licensed professional engineer, and the sole manager/member of Cynergy. Mark's practice focuses on all aspects of construction law and engineering, including contract formation, project oversight, claims, and dispute resolution services. Mark has extensive experience in achieving the clients' goals through the use of claims avoidance techniques, alternative dispute resolution and, if necessary, litigation.
Prior to forming Cynergy in 2001, Mark worked as an attorney from 1996 to 2001 for the law firm of Arent Fox, LLP. At Arent Fox, Mark was involved in consulting, negotiating, mediating, arbitrating and litigating a variety of construction-related disputes. Engagements typically involved representation of owners, architects, general contractors, subcontractors and sureties, and addressed a wide variety of design and construction-related issues.
From 1991 to 1996, Mark was employed by the Barrington Consulting Group, which has since been acquired by Navigant Consulting. At Barrington, Mark supervised and participated in consultation and litigation services to assist in the resolution of construction and government contract disputes. Engagements typically involved analysis of project cost and schedule control systems and data. Cost analysis normally entailed damage calculations arising from inefficiencies, changed work, delay, disruption, suspension and/or acceleration. Schedule analysis generally focused on identification of critical activity paths through detailed examination of engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
Mark was employed by the Turner Construction Company from 1985 to 1991. In this position, Mark was responsible for all owner/architect interaction, including design development, value engineering, proposal preparation, contract formation, and resolution of contractual disputes. The position also entailed procurement of subcontracts, subcontractor coordination, and processing of technical submittals and change orders. In addition, duties encompassed supervision of all cost, schedule, and document control systems.
Prior to joining Turner, Mark was the owner of Katskill Contracting from 1981 to 1985. In this position, Mark was responsible for supervision, business development, estimating, purchasing and construction of numerous residential projects.
Education
American University, Washington, DC
Washington College of Law
Law Review, Member
Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1996
Magna Cum Laude
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA
Masters, Engineering Administration, 1989
Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY
Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1985
Professional Licenses
Professional Engineer: Virginia
Bar Memberships: Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia