Jonathan Straw

Jonathan J. Straw is an attorney with Kraftson Caudle in McLean, Virginia, where he focuses his practice on construction law and government contracts. His work involves claims, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and negotiation arising from change orders, schedule delays, and payment disputes. Jon represents prime contractors, subcontractors, and project owners on public and private construction projects in state and federal forums across the United States.

His construction law experience includes matters involving the following types of projects and locations:

• Enhanced Perimeter Security Project, Washington, D.C.
• Veterans Administration National Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska
• Flood Control Project, New Orleans, Louisiana
• New State Court Complex, Norfolk, Virginia
• Highway Transportation Improvement Projects throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia
• U.S. Department of Commerce Office and Research Facility, Hawaii
• U.S. Department of Transportation Air Traffic Control Tower and Office Building, Nevada
• U.S. Department of Defense Projects, OCONUS
• U.S. General Services Administration Building Security Improvements, Washington, D.C. and Maryland
• Underground Cabling and Pipeline Projects, Virginia
• Electric Substation and Switchyard, Manitoba
• Hydro-Electric Power Generation Plant, Pennsylvania
• 12-mile Highway Connector, North Carolina
• Hydro-Electric Pumped-Storage Plant, California
• Wastewater Treatment Plant, Virginia
• U.S. Air Force Base Housing Development, Missouri
• Transcontinental Oil Pipeline, Midwestern United States
• U.S. Army Base Housing Development, Georgia
• IDIQ U.S. Department of Defense Contract, South Carolina

Jon brings a strong background in advocacy and dispute resolution to his construction law practice. Before entering private practice, he worked on political fundraising and grassroots issue campaigns for corporate and association clients. This experience contributes to his ability to analyze complex construction disputes, identify practical considerations, and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders involved in large-scale projects.

Jon earned his Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law in 2010. He also holds a Master of Arts (2003) and a Bachelor of Arts (2001) from Missouri State University. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, the State of Arizona, and related federal courts.