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Fox Rothschild

Construction

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Fox Rothschild

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Smart. Experienced. Pragmatic.

Fox Rothschild’s nationwide construction practice has a deep bench of attorneys who represent clients across industry segments, helping them complete large, small and midsized projects in the United States and internationally.

Ranked among the leading firms in the U.S. for construction law by Chambers & Partners, Fox Rothschild has one of the nation’s deepest construction practices. We help clients mitigate risk and overcome challenges, guiding them through difficult circumstances by harnessing the combined strength of an experienced group of attorneys serving all segments of the construction industry.

With firsthand industry experience, our attorneys help clients evaluate and mitigate risk on construction contracts from start to finish. While we have successfully handled many large and complex construction disputes in court and alternative dispute resolution forums, we have been equally successful in helping our clients avoid disputes by minimizing the risk of costly mistakes and litigation throughout a project. We help businesses navigate a full range of complex contract provisions and issues, including risk allocation, insurance, claims avoidance, compliance, project documentation, contract changes, differing site conditions, delays, scheduling, acceleration, terminations, and defective design and workmanship claims.

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Construction - District of Columbia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Fox Rothschild LLP is a respected construction group with experience counseling on contractual matters, internal investigations and construction litigation. It acts for clients in a range of industries and has strong expertise in federal government contracts.

Work Highlights

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  • Fox Rothschild supported the US Department of Energy in a $40 million litigation related to the design, build and operation of a weapons-grade, liquid nuclear waste treatment facility, the Savannah River Site Salt Waste Processing Facility.

Strengths

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  • Fox Rothschild has an excellent understanding of complex and sophisticated matters.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • Fox Rothschild has a well-polished council and looks at all perspectives to allow clients to make strategic decisions that best serve client interests.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • The team at Fox Rothschild is very responsive and provides timely responses.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2John M. Cook
    Band 2John M. Cook

    John M. Cook

    John Cook is experienced in matters of construction defect claims, design and renovation projects. He has expertise working with clients in the military, engineering and government space.

    • John handles direct examination and cross-examination very well.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • John really knows his trade and has been extremely successful in complex litigations.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • John is a tremendous lawyer with great communication skills. He consistently goes above and beyond.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 3Reggie Jones
    Band 3Reggie Jones

    Reggie Jones

    Reggie Jones is chair of the firm's government contracts and procurement practice. He manages construction disputes before state and federal courts as well as in arbitral proceedings. He also advises on a range of transactional contracting issues.
    • Reggie is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

      Construction respondentUSA

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