Robert M. Moore

Robert M. Moore is a founding partner of Moore & Lee, LLP, a firm that concentrates in all aspects of construction law. Previously, he was a partner in the Government Contracts and Construction Law practice group of the Washington, D.C., office of Morgan Lewis & Bockius. His practice focuses on federal procurement law, government and commercial construction contracts and involves drafting and negotiating domestic and international construction contracts, counseling in contract administration as well as the evaluation and preparation of claims arising under such contracts.

Mr. Moore’s primary practice emphasis, however, has been in the resolution of disputes, including both government and commercial contracts. His government contracts practice includes both bid protests and claims. He has represented government contractors involved in various industries, including weapons systems, translation services, military base and housing constructions and consulting services.

In his commercial construction practice, Mr. Moore has litigated disputes on behalf of owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers before federal and state courts throughout the United States, domestic and international arbitration panels. These representations have involved a variety of projects, including power plants, wastewater treatment plants, dams, hospitals and office buildings.

Mr. Moore has lectured on topics such as management of project risk, preparation and defense of claims, international arbitration and the effective presentation of expert witnesses. He has written or co-written articles on government contract and construction law issues, including international dispute resolution, defense of conflicts of interest and problems in contract formation.

Author: "Problems in Contract Formation," CEMC; "Analysis and Defense of Contractor Damages," CEMC; Co-Author: "How Owners Defend Construction Claims," Federal Publications, Inc.; "How Colleges and Universities Manage Claim Risks on Construction Projects," Lion Worldwide.