New York, NY, June 11, 2009 - Chambers and Partners has bestowed their highest honor, the Chambers Award for Excellence 2009, on acclaimed construction boutique Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP (WTHF). Chambers ranked the firm #1 in Construction in the United States.

WTHF Managing Partner, Mike Long, and firm founder and Chairman, Bob Watt, accepted the award on behalf of the firm. Bob addressed the audience, stating, "I'd like to thank the partners and associates of the firm for their work and I'd like to dedicate this award to my partner and friend, Julian Hoffar, who passed away last October." His remarks were met with applause and appreciation by all in attendance.

WTHF is the United States' leading construction law firm with the ability to accommodate clients both domestically and internationally. The firm represents many of the Engineering News Record Top 400 Contractors, as well as 7 of the top 10 sureties in the world. Since 1978, WTHF has maintained its focused practice on construction-related matters, including government contracts, suretyship and real estate.

Chambers and Partners has consistently named WTHF and its attorneys among the top construction firms and attorneys both nationally and regionally since 2005. WTHF has also been ranked as #1 in Construction Law nationally in 2009 by Best Lawyers and the Legal 500 US.

"On behalf of myself and the firm, I want to express great appreciation for the honor bestowed by Chambers and its clients and peers in recognizing our achievements as a firm devoted to the practice of construction law. Having celebrated our 30th anniversary this past year, we look forward to continuing to pursue the highest standards of achievement in our chosen specialty." noted Watt.