William R. "Billy" Mauck, Jr. 20YEARSAWARDED

William R. "Billy" Mauck, Jr.

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Awarded Practice Areas
Construction Law Litigation - Construction
William R. "Billy" Mauck, Jr.
William R. "Billy" Mauck, Jr.
Richmond, VA
Works at
Spotts Fain PC

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

William “Billy” Mauck is a commercial litigator in Richmond, Virginia with more than 35 years of experience representing clients in the construction industry. At Spotts Fain PC, his practice focuses on Construction Law and Litigation - Construction, advising owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals throughout all phases of construction projects.

Billy works with clients on contract negotiation and drafting, project administration, risk management strategies, and dispute resolution. When disputes arise, he represents clients in mediation, arbitration, and litigation involving a broad range of construction-related matters, including delay and inefficiency claims, performance and payment bond claims, mechanic’s liens, design-related disputes, and defective construction materials.

In addition to his client work, Billy serves as an arbitrator on the American Arbitration Association’s Construction Industry Roster of Neutrals, where he hears and decides construction-related disputes. He is also an active member of the Associated General Contractors of Virginia and frequently speaks and writes on legal and industry topics affecting the construction sector.

Practice Areas: Construction Law Litigation - Construction Commercial Litigation Real Estate Litigation Appellate Practice Mediation and Arbitration

Works at
Spotts Fain PC

21 Best Lawyers awards

Spotts Fain PC logo

Locations

Education

  • Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1985
  • Washington and Lee University, graduated 1979

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia

Affiliations

  • Richmond Bar Association - Member
  • American Bar Foundation - Life Fellow
  • Associated General Contractors of Virginia, Richmond District - Member
  • Virginia Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section - Chair, 2004
  • Virginia Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section - Executive Council, 2002-2005
  • Virginia Bar Association, Construction and Public Contracts Law Section - Chair, 1998
  • Virginia Bar Association, Construction and Public Contracts Law Section - Executive Council, 1995-2004
  • Virginia State Bar, Construction Law and Public Contracts Section - Chair, 2005-2006
  • Virginia Bar Assocation - Board of Governors 2008-2010

State Clerkships

  • Virginia - Supreme Court

Client Testimonials

William "Billy" Mauck is a well-respected, well connected legal advisor for our firm. He consistently provides prompt, excellent advice focused on intelligent solutions. He is an invaluable advisor for our firm.

Mark J. Hourigan (Hourigan Construction Corp.)

Richmond, VA

Billy has been an asset working through some subcontracting issues. He has also helped revise our subcontract and train our people on ways to avoid problems. He has guided us through a couple of lien/collection issues. We had never been exposed to any lien or collection issues before and Billy educated us and guided us through the process. His help educated us to avoid these types of problems in the future. Billy is a great lawyer and I'd recommend him to anyone who needs a great construction attorney.

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2011 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Construction, Richmond (2025)
  • Construction Law, Richmond (2024)
  • Litigation - Construction, Richmond (2018)
  • Construction Law, Richmond (2017)
  • Litigation - Construction, Richmond (2016)
  • Construction Law, Richmond (2015)
  • Litigation - Construction, Richmond (2014)
  • Construction Law, Richmond (2013)
  • Litigation - Construction, Richmond (2012)
  • Construction Law, Richmond (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Special Focus:
  • Appellate
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Commercial Development
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Disputes
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Contractors
  • Defendants
  • Design
  • Industrial
  • Surety
Awards:
  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell

  • Best Lawyers in America 2006-2026
  • Virginia Super Lawyers 2006-2025 for Construction Litigation
  • Best Lawyers in America- Lawyer of the Year, Richmond, Virginia Litigation - Construction (2012, 2014, 2016, 2018)
  • "Legal Elite" Construction Law, Virginia Business Magazine, 2022-2024

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