Michael Evan Jaffe

Michael Evan Jaffe

Washington, DC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003
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142 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Arbitration Construction Law Litigation - Construction

Biography

During his more than 30 years of practice, Mr. Jaffe has focused on dispute resolution internationally in arbitrations under various international arbitral regimes and domestically in court and arbitration proceedings. A significant part of his work has involved representing owners, contractors and other stakeholders in projects ranging from infrastructure and energy facilities to sports stadiums and a wide variety of commercial structures. He has acted as counsel in numerous international and domestic arbitrations, has been counsel in mediations involving both international and domestic matters and has served as an arbitrator involving projects in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Mr. Jaffe is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He has been lead counsel in a wide array of construction industry and commercial litigation matters. He has been widely recognized as a leading trial lawyer.
Pillsbury

142 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Columbia University, LL.B, graduated 1967
  • Rice University, BA, graduated 1964
  • Columbia University, LL.B, graduated 1967
  • Rice University, BA, graduated 1964

Client Testimonials

Michael Evan Jaffe has great skills and judgment to match. He is very efficient and insightful.

R. Steven Holt (Balfour Beatty Construction LLC)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Arbitration
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Arbitration, Washington, D.C. (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Arbitration
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • International Arbitration - Commercial
  • International Arbitration - Governmental
Special Focus:
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Commercial Development
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Disputes
  • Contractors
  • Government Contracts
  • Industrial
  • Insurance Coverage
  • International
  • Surety

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