Best Lawyers Near You in Virginia Beach, Virginia for Litigation - Construction
Wayne Lalle concentrates his practice on Construction Law, with an emphasis on construction infrastructure projects. Based in McLean, Virginia, he represents both contractors and public owners in matters involving complex public and private construction projects. His work includes advising on project development and contract formation for infrastructure initiatives, including public-private partnerships. Mr. Lalle’s recent infrastructure work includes drafting and negotiating contracts ...
Sean Howley brings first-hand construction industry experience to his legal practice, having managed and worked on multi-million dollar public works projects in New York City and the surrounding area. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, he worked as a Project Engineer and Project Manager for a heavy construction contractor. He later earned his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law and has since devoted his practice ...
Kirk Niemi is an experienced construction industry attorney who focuses his practice on construction litigation, government contracts, surety, and associated contract issues. He represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties and government agencies including highway departments and municipalities. He has extensive experience in complex matters before courts, arbitrators and mediators regarding various construction issues including mechanics' liens, acceleration claims, chang...
Louise Zwicker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Louise, who practices law in Reston, Virginia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louise is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joshua E. Holt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Joshua E., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lindy Stevens is an associate in VLMG’s Tysons Corner office. Lindy focuses her practice on construction litigation and government contracts. Lindy concentrates on complex litigation, representing design professionals, general contractors, and subcontractors across a range of public and private projects in the United States and abroad. Lindy has extensive experience with both the discovery and pre-trial motion phases of litigation, from e-discovery and depositions through dispositive mo...
Tom O’Leary is an associate in VLMG’s Tysons Corner office. His practice focuses mainly on construction litigation involving private projects and government contracts. Prior to joining VLMG, Tom clerked for the Honorable Sharon V. Burrell of the Montgomery County Circuit Court in Rockville, Maryland. Tom earned his law degree from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, in Washington, D.C. While in law school, Tom served as the Senior Leads Article Editor for t...
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