Atty. Brad Friend
Brad Friend focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, with an emphasis on construction law litigation, claim preparation, and dispute resolution. Based in McLean, Virginia, Brad represents clients in complex construction disputes across multiple jurisdictions.
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Brad Friend is a construction attorney based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Kraftson Caudle. Admitted to practice in Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association, West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar, Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association, and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 2003) and University of Florida (B.A., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brad Friend focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, with an emphasis on construction law litigation, claim preparation, and dispute resolution
- Based in McLean, Virginia, Brad represents clients in complex construction disputes across multiple jurisdictions
- With more than twenty years of experience, he has served as lead counsel in multi‑million dollar matters involving a wide range of construction-related issues
- Brad’s construction litigation experience includes highway and commercial construction projects, delay and disruption claims, geotechnical issues and differing site conditions, wastewater treatment facilities, dam and bridge construction, design-related disputes, environmental and erosion control matters, HVAC and electrical systems, drywall and interior finishes, and concrete issues
- His practice also involves commercial general liability and builders’ risk insurance claims, state and federal bid protests, mechanic’s liens, performance and payment bond matters, and construction contract drafting
- Brad represents both large and small prime contractors, subcontractors, and owners throughout all stages of construction disputes, from claim preparation through discovery and trial
- His litigation experience includes matters in state and federal courts, as well as mediations and arbitrations
- He also assists clients with negotiating and resolving complex construction disputes outside of the courtroom
- Brad is a graduate of West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 2003) and the University of Florida (B.A., with honors, 1999)
- He is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, State of Maryland, State of West Virginia, State of Iowa, and related federal courts
- Brad practices with Kraftson Caudle, serving clients throughout Virginia and beyond
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McLean are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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