Best Lawyers Near You in Columbia, Maryland for Litigation - Construction
Matt Hjortsberg is skilled at assisting clients in managing complex problems from “black swan events” to complex legal issues and multi-party negotiations. He has extensive experience representing commercial contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and owners in disputes, including construction delay, impact and defect claims. Regardless of the nature of the dispute, Matt brings the same core skills to each matter to help clients mitigate and manage risk. An unusually qui...
Elizabeth J. McInturff represents individuals, businesses and fiduciaries in complex civil litigation matters throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, she is a member of Selzer Gurvitch and handles a broad range of disputes involving Commercial Litigation , Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Elizabeth regularly appears before Maryland and Washington, D.C. state, federal and appellate courts. In addition to courtroom advocacy, she couns...
Eduardo S. Garcia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. Eduardo S., who practices law in Rockville, Maryland, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eduardo S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
A gifted civil litigator, Matt Pavlides is driven by a desire to help clients in an efficient, responsible fashion “so they can get back to doing what they want to do with their lives.” Matt’s approach to practicing law is defined by his commitment to analyzing the big picture in order to fully understand each component of a case. He strives to place his clients in the best possible position, and keep them fully informed at each step of the way. He prides himself on his acce...
E. Andrew Cole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. E. Andrew, who practices law in Rockville, Maryland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which E. Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Schyler A. Bailey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Schyler A., who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Schyler A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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