Luke Nicholas Eaton

Member

Luke concentrates his practice on complex construction and commercial disputes, representing clients in both litigation and arbitration. His clients include domestic and international companies, private owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, distributors, and suppliers, often facing high-profile, multi-million dollar claims. Luke has substantial experience handling and evaluating complicated construction claims, including mechanics liens, stop payment notices, and payment bond claims. He also provides contract drafting, contract review, contract administration, and strategic advice to help his clients navigate and prevent disputes and minimize legal risks before they reach the dispute resolution stage. 

With a background working in the construction industry in Southern California, Luke offers a unique perspective and deep understanding of his clients needs. Prior to joining Cozen O'Connor, he was a partner in the construction and commercial litigation groups in the Los Angeles office of another Am Law 100 firm.

Luke is also a published author and sought-after speaker on California construction and collection remedies. He earned his B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of California, San Diego, and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of California, San Francisco College of Law (formerly U.C. Hastings), where he was a member of the Hastings Business Law Journal.

Experience

News

Cozen O’Connor’s Construction Group Continues its U.S. Buildout With a Major Expansion into Southern California

March 18, 2024

Marion T. Hack, Luke Nicholas Eaton, John H. Conrad, Cindy J. Lee, Venessa Drake, and Michelle Rosenberg, come to the firm from Troutman Pepper.

Design Contractor URS Wins $5M In Calif. Route 91 Dispute

October 09, 2019

Marion Hack was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the jury verdict in URS Corp. v Atkinson/Walsh Joint Venture, which awarded URS the contract balance after determining it had upheld its side of the agreement.

Practice Areas

Education

  • University of California, Hastings, J.D., cum laude, 2011
  • University of California San Diego, B.A., magna cum laude, 2007

Awards & Honors

Law360, Rising Star award (2021)

  • California
  • U.S. District Court -- Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court -- Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court -- Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court -- Southern District of California