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Birmingham P: 205.521.8181 F: 205.488.6181
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  • Does “Indemnify” = “Hold Harmless”?
    5/21/2025
    BUILDSMART
  • Alabama Supreme Court Overturns Directed Verdict in Workplace Injury Lawsuit
    11/14/2024
    BUILDSMART
  • Alabama Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling on Indemnity Clauses Could Impact Construction Contracts: Key Drafting Considerations
    10/10/2024
    BUILDSMART
Area(s) of Focus
  • Construction
  • International Arbitration, Construction Contract Negotiation, Administration, Dispute Avoidance, & Resolution
  • International Arbitration - Construction
  • Litigation
  • Energy
  • Energy Transactions
  • Government Contracts
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Cannabis
  • International & Cross Border
  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2012, cum laude
  • Auburn University, B.S., 2007, magna cum laude
  • Alabama
  • Georgia
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Alabama
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Georgia

Associated Builders & Contractors, Young Professionals Committee, 2017-2018; Future Leaders in Construction, 2015

March of Dimes – Golf for Babies, Revenue & Steering Committee

Monday Morning Quarterback Club (benefiting the Crippled Children’s Foundation)

American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Construction Industry, Litigation Section

Birmingham Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

American Diabetes Association, Past Junior Board Member

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2022 Best Law Firm of the Year Construction Law Badge

2026 Best Lawyers Badge

Ones to Watch 2024

Super Lawyers 2024 Badge

Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, "Rising Stars," 2022-2024 Construction Litigation, 2019-2021 Listed inThe Best Lawyers in America® Litigation – Construction, 2025-2026 Construction Law, 2025-2026 Listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Litigation – Construction, 2021-2024 Construction Law, 2024 Listed in Birmingham Magazine, "Top Attorney," April 2019 Represented general contractor in connection with contract administration matters, claims and litigation arising out of the construction of the new Orlando VA Medical Center. The facility included two million square feet of ambulatory care, medical clinic, hospital, atrium and mechanical space, with an original contract value of approximately $260 million. Advised our client in regard to numerous hostile actions taken by the owner, and successfully prosecuted multiple claims, resulting in non-monetary discovery sanctions against the government and the recovery of nearly $215 million in damages, 970 calendar days of compensable time extensions, and relief from liquidated damages and withholdings. The construction project and claims garnered substantial media and congressional attention involving multiple hearings before Congress in which representatives from the client and the Department of Veterans Affairs provided testimony. (Brasfield & Gorrie vs. United States Department of Veterans Affairs; CBCA Nos. 3300, 3354, 3538, 3849, 4619, 4778, 4808 and 4809; June and July 2015)  Advised general contractor involving disputes with the Department of Veterans Affairs and subcontractors arising out of the construction of North Las Vegas VA hospital. Advised joint venture general contractor involving disputes with NAVFAC arising out of the construction of the Ambulatory Care Center and Dental Clinic at Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility Washington. Represented contractor in connection with claims in excess of $1.5 million involving the construction of an industrial facility in Alabama. Successfully represented heavy equipment dealer against insurance company for the full recovery for damages to equipment during transportation. Advised owners and general contractors in drafting and negotiation of various construction-related contracts.
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