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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

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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

  • Williams Mullen acted for Washington Property Company, project owner of Solaire 8250, a luxury apartment community, in multiparty construction litigation involving owner, contractor and subcontractor in Maryland State Court.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Arnie Mason
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Arnie Mason
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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 proactive, responsive and he has excellent commercial awareness.

Arnie Mason is clever, smart and attentive.

Arnie is sharp. He understands the construction process in great detail.

Brian Cashmere
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Brian Cashmere
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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.

Brian Cashmere is conscientious, reliable and responsive.

W. Alexander Burnett
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W. Alexander Burnett
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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 knowledgeable about the ins and outs of Virginia construction law.

Alexander Burnett is extremely knowledgeable and provides a high-level of detail in all that he does.

Zahra Abrams
Zahra Abrams
Associates to watch
Zahra Abrams assists clients across the full gamut of construction matters, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.

Zahra Abrams is proactive and responsive.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Arnie Mason
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Arnie Mason
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Band 2
Brian Cashmere
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Brian Cashmere
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Band 2
W. Alexander Burnett
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W. Alexander Burnett
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Band 4
Zahra R. Syed
Zahra R. Syed
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