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Construction - Virginia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Haynes and Boone LLP's specialist construction practice regularly works with clients on dispute resolution and mandates relating to government contracts. It possesses deep expertise and experience in the mediation and arbitration of major international disputes, including claims for increased costs. It also represents clients in connection with contract drafting, bidding and negotiation.

Work Highlights

  • Haynes and Boone represented Batson-Cook Company in a dispute with the owner of a $35 million mixed-used building project in Charlottesville, Virginia over outstanding amounts owed for work performed. In July 2023, the parties executed a settlement agreement resulting in Batson-Cook recovering all outstanding amounts from the owner.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian Vella
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Brian Vella
1
Band 1
Brian Vella has more than three decades of experience handling construction disputes as well as advising on contractual interpretation and risk avoidance strategy.

Brian is top-notch.

Brian Vella is very smart and astute. He really knows how to develop a case and then win.

Brian Vella's insights, instincts and guidance are second to none, and his responsiveness is incredible.

Val McWhorter
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Val McWhorter
1
Band 1
Val McWhorter is a highly experienced construction attorney who is regularly sought out for his expertise as a mediator.

Val McWhorter is a tremendous attorney.

Jennifer Mahar
3
Jennifer Mahar
3
Band 3
Jennifer Mahar is an experienced construction lawyer with a particular focus on high-value disputes. She regularly acts for clients in trials, as well as in arbitrations.

Jennifer Mahar is excellent. She is very experienced.

Jennifer Mahar is extremely responsive and is always willing to provide not only sound legal advice, but also offer a practical perspective to the issues.

Jennifer is really great to deal with. She is super smart.

Kathryn Muldoon Griffin
4
Kathryn Muldoon Griffin
4
Band 4
Kathryn Muldoon Griffin is particularly noted for her representation of contractors in construction and government contracting.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Construction

Brian Vella
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Brian Vella
1
Band 1
Jennifer Mahar
3
Jennifer Mahar
3
Band 3
Kathryn Muldoon Griffin
4
Kathryn Muldoon Griffin
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Band 4
Construction: Mediators

Val McWhorter
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Val McWhorter
1
Band 1