About

Provided by Smith Currie Oles LLP

The attorneys in the Tysons, VA office are experienced trial attorneys licensed to practice in our multi-jurisdictional region of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. The attorneys are frequently called upon to resolve construction disputes for clients with projects across the nation, both in the private and public sector, and have successfully tried cases throughout the metropolitan region and in Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New York. In addition to extensive experience representing owners, contractors and subcontractors, the Tysons office also regularly represents sureties, bringing a comprehensive understanding to resolving construction project disputes. Whether it is deploying an effective trial strategy in the courtroom, risk avoidance in up-front negotiations, serving as a project neutral or arbitrator, or bargaining over change orders at the site or mediation table, the attorneys in Smith Currie’s Tysons office provide experience and skills focused on advancing its clients goals.



Chambers Review

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Construction - Virginia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Smith Currie Oles LLP is a construction and governments contracts boutique firm that handles the whole spectrum of issues, with regular work on complex litigation and surety defense. It represents construction clients at every stage of a project and offers services in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Work Highlights

  • Smith Currie Oles advised Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company in a dispute valued at approximately $24 million with a project owner over the denial of a performance bond claim.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Shannon J Briglia
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Senior Statespeople
Shannon Briglia is a noted leader in the field of construction law who is particularly skilled at advising on risk management and disputes.

Shannon Briglia is an excellent attorney.

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Lauren McLaughlin
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Band 2
Lauren McLaughlin specializes in construction disputes arising out of both domestic and international projects, acting on behalf of owners, developers, sureties and contractors.

Lauren McLaughlin does a good job advocating for her client.

Lauren McLaughlin is very responsive and an excellent litigator.

Lauren McLaughlin is an excellent lawyer. She does an outstanding job for her clients.

Allison Geewax
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Allison Geewax
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Band 4

Allison Geewax has a strong reputation for her construction-focused practice, advising clients in contract drafting and negotiation as well as advising clients in related claims.

Allison Geewax is very capable and in tune with commercial issues.

Allison Geewax delivers exceptional value to her clients.

Ranked Lawyers at
Smith Currie Oles LLP

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Virginia

Construction

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Shannon J Briglia
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Senior Statespeople
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Lauren McLaughlin
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Band 2
Allison Geewax
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Allison Geewax
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Band 4

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