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Williams Mullen

Construction

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Williams Mullen

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Williams Mullen’s Construction Practice is recognized for its deep industry knowledge and strategic counsel across all phases of public and private construction projects. We represent a broad range of clients—including general contractors, developers, owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and sureties—on complex matters involving federal, state, and local construction works, with a particular concentration in the Mid-Atlantic region and a strong footprint in Virginia.

Our attorneys have advised on major infrastructure and vertical construction projects across the country, including highways, bridges, tunnels, water and wastewater treatment facilities, hospitals, correctional facilities, airports, stadiums, higher education buildings, and high-security military installations. Our team also handles emerging areas such as renewable energy and public-private partnership (P3) projects.

Clients rely on us for practical guidance on all aspects of project delivery, including contract drafting and negotiation (design-build, design-assist, lean construction, IPD, and P3), bid protests, compliance, and risk management. We routinely handle change orders and delay claims, geotechnical and defective work issues, false claims defense, and terminations. Our lawyers are experienced advocates in mediation, arbitration, DRBs, and state and federal litigation.

Our ability to blend legal insight with a deep understanding of the construction landscape makes us a trusted partner to our clients.

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Construction - Virginia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Williams Mullen offers clients a full range of contractual services, including preparation, review and negotiation, on complex development projects. It also represents clients on disputes, including regular handling of litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The team possesses particular strength in matters pertaining to federal government construction works. Clients include contractors, subcontractors, developers and sureties. It has notable work on both civil and heavy construction projects, including infrastructure developments.

Work Highlights

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  • The Williams Mullen team represented Kenpat Central Florida in relation to a US Army Corps of Engineers project, representing their client in Miller Act litigation and advising on changes to project claims.

Strengths

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  • The Williams Mullen team's ability to negotiate contracts based on their experience of how courts interpret contractual clauses is extremely beneficial.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • The Williams Mullen team is very knowledgeable, responsive and approachable.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Arnie Mason
    Band 1Arnie Mason

    Arnie Mason

    Arnie Mason has a broad practice in the construction law space, advising contractors, subcontractors and owners on contractual negotiations as well as disputes over claims for delay and defective work.
    • Arnie is extremely smart, savvy and always looking out for clients' interests.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 2Brian Cashmere
    Band 2Brian Cashmere

    Brian Cashmere

    Brian Cashmere handles all manner of disputes for clients in the construction sector, with a particular focus on representing contractors. His expertise includes claims relating to both public and private construction projects.
  • Band 4W. Alexander Burnett
    Band 4W. Alexander Burnett

    W. Alexander Burnett

    Alexander Burnett adeptly represents contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in complex litigation and arbitration concerning mechanic's liens, payment and performance bond claims.
    • Alexander is very good at appreciating the practicality of needing to keep things moving.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Associates to watchZahra R. Syed
    Associates to watchZahra R. Syed

    Zahra R. Syed

    Zahra Syed assists clients across the full gamut of construction matters, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.

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