Best Lawyers in District of Columbia, United States for Construction Law

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 an...

Stephen B. Shapiro focuses on the practice of construction law, public contracts and commercial litigation. Building on his experience representing contractors, public and private owners, architects, engineers and construction managers, he has developed extensive legal experience in all aspects of government and commercial contracts, construction procurement, contract administration, bid protests, claims, dispute resolution and litigation, regulatory compliance and subcontractor, supplier and...

Jeffrey R. Gans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Jeffrey R., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 1969 and Duke University Law School in 1972. He is a member of the Bars of the District of Columbia, New York, North Carolina and Georgia. Mr. McManus served as Law Clerk to Chief Justice Solibakke of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) while on active duty with the U.S. Air Force, JAG Corps from 1972-1976. After his service, he went to Smith, Currie & Hancock in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in construction and gove...

Melissa C. Lesmes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Melissa C., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mike concentrates his practice on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction , with a particular focus on construction, surety , and government contracts matters. He serves as Co-Managing Partner of the Washington, District of Columbia office of Peckar & Abramson PC , chairs the Surety and Construction Related Insurance Defense practice, and is Co-Chair of the firm’s Crisis Management team. Industry feedback published by Chambers USA reflects that clients value Mike’...

Bob Symon practices in the areas of construction and government contract law. Clients routinely seek out Bob’s advice to assist in such matters as protesting procurement results, interpreting the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), prosecuting claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) or insuring compliance with ethical obligation to name just a few. Bob has enjoyed considerable success prosecuting and defending bid protests at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Uni...

Michael Koplan's practice focuses primarily on civil litigation with an emphasis in construction law and government contracts. He represents general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, sureties, owners, and developers on both private and public construction projects, in federal and state courts, before administrative agencies, and in arbitrations and mediations. He is experienced in a broad range of construction matters, including preparing and negotiating contract documents, ...

Paul Williamson focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction , with additional experience in government contracts law and complex commercial litigation . He is Senior Counsel in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Washington, District of Columbia office. Paul represents general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and developers in disputes arising from private and public construction projects. His work includes matters in federal and state courts in Washington, ...

Sabah Petrov is an associate in Bradley’s Construction Practice Group. Her practice is focused on construction litigation, dispute resolution and government contracts. Sabah’s experience includes handling contract review, assisting with consumer protection matters, reviewing evidentiary and procedural issues in construction litigation and arbitration proceedings, and assisting with drafting pleadings, motions and discovery requests.

Lee-Ann Brown’s practice is focused on construction, government contracts, and insurance coverage matters. In her construction and government contracts practice, Lee-Ann represents clients in both the prosecution and defense of claims on public and private projects. She regularly counsels clients in cases involving federal and state Miller Act and Prompt Payment Act claims, claims for delay and extended general conditions, and other complex contractual disputes. She has significant expe...

Jennifer Harris is a Partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Peckar & Abramson PC . She focuses her practice on Commercial Litigation , Construction Law , and Litigation – Construction , representing clients throughout Washington, District of Columbia and the surrounding region. Her work centers on construction-related disputes, government contracts, and complex commercial matters. Jennifer advises and represents clients on both public and private construction projects. Her experi...

Benjamin L. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Benjamin L., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Trav Clark focuses his practice on real estate, construction, energy infrastructure, and architect/engineer related litigation matters. In addition, he advises real estate, construction, energy and architect/engineering clients on transactional and contractual issues. Trav has additional experience as project counsel in connection with public-private partnership infrastructure projects.

Yasmin Bagha is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Yasmin, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yasmin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Erik Coon represents clients in construction law and litigation matters, particularly in government contract bid protests, claims, and other procurement issues. Working within the federal jurisdiction, Erik advises contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, architects, and engineers located throughout the United States. His practice places him at the crossroads of business and government – a position where his experience and knowledge base serve his clients well. Erik has gaine...