Alison’s practice focuses on all aspects of commercial dispute resolution. In particular, she often represents architects, engineers, and others involved in the construction industry.

Alison works with her construction industry clients to:

•  Assist in risk analysis, evaluation, allocation and management
•  Assist in preparing and negotiating contracts
•  Provide pre-claim counseling
•  Assist in negotiation, mediation, litigation and/or arbitration of claims
•  Assist with contract enforcement issues
•  File bid protests
•  Work out payment plans for monetary defaults

Professional Credentials

•  Graduate of Southern Connecticut State University
•  Graduate of Roger Williams School of Law
•  Barred in Virginia and the District of Columbia
•  Member, Construction and Public Contracts Law Section of the Virginia State Bar           
•  Allied Professional Member, American Institute of Architects, Northern Virginia Chapter

Articles and Presentations

•  Co-author, “What is Betterment?” (January/February 2009 AIA Northern Virginia News)
•  “Show Me the Money! Show Me Your License!” (Winter 2008 Mid-Atlantic Construction)
•  “Notice Me” (December 2008 Masonry Magazine)
•  “Quick Escape Acts – Part IV, Legal Claim Based Arguments”  (November/December 2008  AIA Northern Virginia News)
•  Washington-Alexandria Center for Architecture, November 2008 Professional Practice Class -
Architects and the Law
•  Co-author, “Don't Fall Asleep at the Switch”  (October 2008 Multifamily Advisor)
•  Co-author, “Exploring Uncharted Waters – Planning for Green Building Liability”  (October 2008 Electrical Contractor)
•  “Quick Escape Acts – Part III, Party Based Arguments”  (September/October 2008 AIA Northern Virginia News)       
•  “Liability May Be Limited”  (September 2008 Masonry Magazine)
•  "Documenting Changes - Highlights of the AIA Documents Changes" (August 2008 Electrical Contractor)
•  Co-author, "Contract Terms That Help You Get Paid" (July 2008 Masonry Magazine)
•  Co-author, "Going Once, Going Twice…Competitive Bids on Government Contracts" (June 2008 Electrical Contractor)
•  Co-author, "Pointing Fingers" (May 2008 Masonry Magazine)
•  Co-author, "Transportation Funding Takes a Big Hit" (Summer 2008 Mid-Atlantic Construction)
•  Co-author, "Architect and Performance Bond Surety – No Relationships Here" (Spring 2008 Mid-Atlantic Construction)
•  Co-author, "Another Way To Go" (April 2008 Electrical Contractor)
•  Co-author, "Subcontractors Beware: Bid Conditions Matter" (March 2008 Masonry Magazine)
•  Co-author, "Waivers of Subrogation" (February 2008 Electrical Contractor)