Asmar, Schor & McKenna, PLLC

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  • Veteran attorneys managing risks and resolving business disputes in Construction, Government Contracts, Commercial Leasing and Real Estate. 202-244-4264

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    4.9/5.0 (16)
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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About this firm

Asmar, Schor & McKenna, PLLC is a Washington, D.C.-based law firm providing legal services to corporations, partnerships, small businesses, and individuals in the practice areas of construction law and litigation, government contracting, contract drafting, negotiation and delivery, home building and large scale residential construction, international and special projects, commercial leasing, and general corporate matters. Our clients include Fortune 100 companies, leading regional and national owners both public and private developers, national and international contractors, government contractors and service providers, design professionals, homebuilders, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants. We stress the management of risk and the early and efficient resolution of business disputes. We draft integrated and effective sets of contracts prior to the beginning of projects, customized to our clients' business plan, counsel our clients during the bidding process, advise and assist them in contract modifications and contract administration issues throughout the course of projects delivery, and assist in analyzing, evaluating, formulating, and reviewing claims for presentation or response, as well as in contract and project close-out related issues. We negotiate, litigate, or arbitrate all matters to conclusion and provide full service support.

The services ASM's attorneys provide are regional, national and international in scope. Our attorneys routinely handle matters before federal and state courts, agencies, and administrative courts and boards around the world, and are consistently featured in and recognized by publications such as Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, the Washington Legal Times, Best Lawyers, Forbes and Who's Who Legal. Many of our attorneys have achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale Hubbell. Charles M. Asmar is Chairman-elect of the Washington Building Congress and Laurence Schor is a former President of the American College of Construction Lawyers.

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Areas of Practice (25)

  • Construction Law
  • Construction Arbitration
  • Construction Claims
  • Construction Contracts
  • Construction Liability
  • Construction Litigation
  • Construction Mediation
  • Public Construction Law
  • Government Contracts
  • Government Construction Contracts
  • Public Contract Law
  • Federal Contracts
  • Local Government Contracts
  • Government Contract Arbitration
  • Leases and Leasing
  • Commercial Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Lease Finance
  • Lease Terminations
  • Leasing
  • Real Estate
  • Corporate Law
  • Business Law
  • Contracts
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Wenxuan Ni: Attorney with Asmar, Schor & McKenna, PLLC
Wenxuan Ni
Associate
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Washington, DC
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Brett L. Antonides: Attorney with Asmar, Schor & McKenna, PLLC
Brett L. Antonides
Of Counsel
5.0
1 Review
Washington, DC

Construction Law, Architectural Law, Construction Accidents, Construction and Design Law, Construction and Surety Law, Construction Arbitration, Construction Claims, Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Equipment Liability, Construction Finance, Construction Insurance, Construction Insurance Defense, Construction Labor Law, Construction Liability, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation, Construction Mediation, Construction Products Liability, Construction Safety, Construction Workouts, Contractor Performance Bonds, Contractors Liability, International Construction Contracts, International Construction Law, Materialmens Liens, Mechanics Liens, Public Construction Law, Public Works, Roof Industry Liability, Scaffolding Liability, Structural Work Act, Stucco Litigation, Government Contracts, Bid Protests, Defense Contract Fraud, Defense Contracts, Federal Contracts, Foreign Military Sales, Government Construction Contracts, Government Contract Arbitration, Government Contract Cost Accounting, Government Contract Fraud, Government Procurement, International Government Contracts, Local Government Contracts, Public Bidding, Public Contract Law, Public Works Contracts View More

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Dennis C. Ehlers: Attorney with Asmar, Schor & McKenna, PLLC
Dennis C. Ehlers
Of Counsel
5.0
4 Reviews
Washington, DC

Administrative Hearings and Appeals, Administrative Litigation, Federal Administrative Law, Arbitration, Mediation, Civil Appeals, Business Law, Business Arbitration, Business Litigation, Business Mediation, Business Torts, Business Valuation, Complex Business Litigation, Joint Ventures, Limited Liability Company Law, Minority Business Law, Private Business Law, Small Business Law, Sole Proprietorships, Federal Civil Practice, Commercial Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Mediation, Commercial Torts, Construction Law, Architectural Law, Construction and Design Law, Construction and Surety Law, Construction Arbitration, Construction Claims, Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Finance, Construction Insurance, Construction Liability, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation, Construction Mediation, Contractor Performance Bonds, Contractors Liability, International Construction Contracts, International Construction Law, Materialmens Liens, Mechanics Liens, Public Construction Law, Public Works, Breach of Contract, Commercial Contracts, Contract Fraud, Contract Litigation, International Contracts, Surety Bonds, Surety Law, False Claims Act, Federal Government Law, Qui Tam Litigation, Government Contracts, Bid Protests, Defense Contract Fraud, Defense Contracts, Federal Contracts, Foreign Military Sales, Government Construction Contracts, Government Contract Arbitration, Government Contract Fraud, Government Procurement, International Government Contracts, Local Government Contracts, Public Bidding, Public Contract Law, Public Works Contracts, Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, Federal Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Technology Joint Ventures View More

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Patrick Kernan: Attorney with Asmar, Schor & McKenna, PLLC
Patrick Kernan
Special Counsel
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Washington, DC
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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (16 reviews)

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  • Judgment

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  • Communication

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  • Legal Experience

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Dennis C. Ehlers by a Sole Practitioner on 09/15/15 in Construction Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Dennis C. Ehlers by a Sole Practitioner on 04/23/14 in Government Construction Contracts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Dennis C. Ehlers by a Sole Practitioner on 04/23/14 in Government Procurement

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Dennis C. Ehlers by a Sole Practitioner on 04/23/14 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for John J. McKenna Jr. by a Partner on 01/16/13 in General Practice

    Great lawyer. Great practical judgment. Someone whom you would want on your team.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for John J. McKenna Jr. by a Member on 10/25/12 in Construction Defects

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for John J. McKenna Jr. by a Of Counsel on 10/22/12 in Construction Law

    As a member of the same law firm, I have observed Mr. McKenna's work, I have discussed legal issues with him. I know his client's loyalty and their praise of his work. In my opinion,John J. McKenna qualifies for a top rating based on his excelent wor... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for John J. McKenna Jr. by a Partner on 10/17/12 in Construction Claims

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for John J. McKenna Jr. by a Managing Partner on 10/17/12 in Construction Law

    John is a top notch attorney and has the highest ethical standards. I wish he worked at my law firm,

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for John J. McKenna Jr. by a Partner on 10/09/12 in Construction Law

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