Arbitration Commercial Litigation Construction Law Litigation - Construction Mediation
Jeffrey G. "Jeff" Gilmore
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Jeff Gilmore chairs Akerman’s Construction Practice, a team dedicated to providing practical counsel on the legal aspects of major construction initiatives and infrastructure projects around the world. Jeff is sought after for his domestic and international experience in many segments of the construction industry on both private and public projects. He is repeatedly ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers USA, which describes him as “extremely talented and astute at strategy.”
With a practice focused on innovative project delivery systems, including EPC, design-build, and P3, Jeff has represented clients on a wide range of projects involving renewable and conventional energy, rail, airport improvements, surface transportation infrastructure, petrochemical facilities, healthcare, multifamily housing, and challenging water and wastewater systems. He assists public and private owners, contractors, design professionals, and other project participants with advice on contract terms, compliance issues, and the resolution of disputes arising out of the performance of complex design and construction contracts.
Jeff has earned widespread praise for his keen ability to provide creative advice on the intricacies of construction matters. In addition to being recognized by Chambers USA and The Legal 500, Jeff has been recommended in the Southeast for Construction; The Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law; and the Virginia Business Legal Elite in the Construction category.
Overview
- William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 1982
- District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar
- Maryland, Maryland State Bar
- Virginia, Virginia State Bar
- American Public Transportation Association (APTA) - Member
- Design-Build Institute of America - Member and General Counsel to Mid-Atlantic Region Board of Directors
- District of Columbia Bar Association - Member
- Fairfax County Bar Association - Member
- Maryland State Bar Association - Member
- Virginia State Bar - Member
- Washington Building Congress - Member
- U.S. District Court, Maryland
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia
- District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar
- Maryland, Maryland State Bar
- Virginia, Virginia State Bar
- American Public Transportation Association (APTA) - Member
- Design-Build Institute of America - Member and General Counsel to Mid-Atlantic Region Board of Directors
- District of Columbia Bar Association - Member
- Fairfax County Bar Association - Member
- Maryland State Bar Association - Member
- Virginia State Bar - Member
- Washington Building Congress - Member
- William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 1982
- U.S. District Court, Maryland
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Arbitration
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Mediation
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law
- Railroad Law
Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- Virginia Business Magazine, Recognized as one of Virginia's "Legal Elite" for Construction
- The Legal 500 2009, Recommended in the Southeast for Construction
- The Legal 500 2010, Leading Lawyer for Construction
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2007-2008, 2010-11, Listed in Washington, D.C. for Construction Litigation, Construction/Surety, and Government Contracts
- Who's Who Legal, Listed for Construction, 2014
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2006-2016, Listed in Virginia for Construction Litigation: Business, Construction/Surety, and Government Contracts
- The Legal 500 2011-2016, Recommended for Real Estate & Construction - Construction
- Chambers USA 2008-2016, Ranked in Virginia for Construction
News & Media
Additional Information
- Published Work and Lectures
- Construction Accounting - A Guide for Attorneys and Other Professionals, Co-Author, Chapter 7, "Contract Types and Accounting Issues Related to Changes in Price and Cost Reimbursement," American Bar Association, 2010
- Fifty State Construction Lien and Bond Law, Chapter Author, "Virginia Law," 2nd Edition, 2005-10
- The Economic Stimulus Plan and the Construction Industry, Author, "Stimulating Optimism for High-Speed Rail Development," March 2009
- Virginia Construction Law Deskbook, Chapter Author, "Contract Delivery Systems," 2008
- Design-Build Contracting Handbook, Chapter Author, "Design-Build Risks in the Transportation Arena," 2nd Edition, Aspen Law & Business, 2001
- Construction Briefings, Author, "The New AGC/ASA/ASC Standard Form Construction Subcontract," Federal Publications, Inc.
- Construction Briefings, Author, "Contractor Bankruptcy -- The Surety's Perspective," Federal Publications, Inc., March, 1992
- Construction Briefings, Co-Author, "Dealing With International Contracting Risks," Federal Publications, Inc., April 1986
- New England Builder, Co-Author, "Demolition, Renovation and Asbestos Dust," September, 1986
- Representative Experience
- Representation as litigation counsel for major metropolitan utility owner in defense of claims approaching $100 million by EPC contractor for power facility.
- Representation of developer/owner of mixed-use complex (residential, retail, entertainment) in connection with termination of prime contractor and resolution of subcontractor disputes.
- Representation of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) in connection with defense of $30 million in claims asserted by design builder arising out of extension of WMATA's Blue Line.
- Representation as litigation counsel for foreign based owner in relation to EPC contractor claims for nearly $200 million in damages for delays in constructing power generation facility.
- Representation as lead litigation counsel in litigating wrongful termination claims against owner.
- Representation of passenger rail system owner in defense of claims arising out of design-build contract for construction of power conversion facility.
- Representation of public owner in defense of claims of general contractor on project involving construction of municipal sanitary and storm sewer system.
- Representation of owner/developer of hydroelectric project against claims of contractor and turbine manufacturer.
- Representation of masonry and electrical contractors in claims on federal prison project.
- Representation of contractor in pursuit of claims arising out of construction of underground strategic petroleum reserve facility in southeast Texas.
- Representation of Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) with respect to a variety of capital improvement initiatives, including construction phase disputes related to the underground Automated People Mover (APM) train system.
- Representation of EPC contractor in connection with claims on a bio-fuel facility.
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