Best Lawyers in District of Columbia, United States for Construction Law
Laurence Schor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Laurence, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laurence is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
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.
Eric Frechtel practices in the area of construction and government contracts. He represents general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, and owners, in both the prosecution and defense of claims on large public and private construction projects. He has significant litigation experience before both state and federal courts, including both bench trials and jury trials, and he has considerable experience in construction arbitration as well. Eric’s practice also includes substantial work ...
Michael S. McNamara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Michael S., 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 Michael S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lawrence M. Prosen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Lawrence M., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawrence M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Doug Patin has an extensive government contracts practice. While this work has involved the entire spectrum of traditional government contract disputes, he has developed extensive experience in various aspects of government contract law including: federal fraud and False Claims Act issues, bid protests, mediation, and contract dispute litigation with the federal government. Doug's extensive teaching and writing efforts keep him current on changing case law and developments in the field. Doug ...
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.
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.
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...
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, ...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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