Judah Lifschitz

Practice Areas

• Power & Energy Construction

• Commercial Litigation & Complex Trials

• Energy

• Construction & Surety

Career

As a seasoned trial attorney, Judah has tried cases to verdict across the country in virtually every type of adjudicative forum and is an accomplished appellate advocate, having argued appeals in many federal and state appellate courts. Judah serves as co-chair of Barclay Damon's Power & Energy Construction and Construction & Surety Practice Areas.

Having won one of the largest liquidated damages awards in the history of the construction industry, Judah has extensive experience in construction-related matters, including power and energy construction matters in which he represents clients in EPC contracts and disputes. He represents governmental and private owners and regional, national, and international contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, design professionals, sureties, and insurance companies in disputes, trials, ADR proceedings, and negotiations.

Representing clients in complex commercial litigation, Judah has a wealth of experience in every aspect of trial practice, including shareholder and partnership disputes, real estate matters, contract disputes, civil RICO, and general commercial disputes. Additionally, he has represented clients in civil fraud investigations and brings extensive experience to his clients in government procurement issues. Judah’s clients represent a variety of industries, including construction, power and energy, aerospace, electronics, manufacturing, shipbuilding, and technology.

Professional Memberships

• American Bar Association, Construction Industry Forum, Member

• District of Columbia Bar Association, Member

• Maryland Bar Association, Member

• International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists, Member

• Construction Lawyer’s Society of America, Fellow

Publications

• Construction Business Owner, "Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Aftermath"

• Highways Today, “Legal Lessons of the Kansas City Bridge Collapse”

• POWER Magazine, “Allocating Risks Strategically: How to Complete Successful Power and Energy Projects”

• Construction Executive, “What Next? Key Steps Following a Structural Collapse or Other Crisis Caused by Defective Work”

• Construction Executive, “Alleged Construction Defects: Be Consistent, Pick Your Battles, and Document Carefully”

Personal

• Sulam, President

• Greater Washington Community Kollel, President

• Explore! Children’s Museum, Board Member