Atty. Michael S. Koplan
Michael Koplan's practice focuses primarily on civil litigation with an emphasis in construction law and government contracts. He represents general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, sureties, owners, and developers on both private and public construction projects, in federal and state courts, before administrative agencies, and in arbitrations and mediations.
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Michael S. Koplan is a construction attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 1991) and Rutgers (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Koplan's practice focuses primarily on civil litigation with an emphasis in construction law and government contracts
- He represents general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, sureties, owners, and developers on both private and public construction projects, in federal and state courts, before administrative agencies, and in arbitrations and mediations
- He is experienced in a broad range of construction matters, including preparing and negotiating contract documents, indemnity and insurance coverage disputes, delay and impact claims, extra work claims, construction defect disputes, differing site conditions, mechanic's liens, payment and performance bond claims, terminations, and surety takeover agreements
- Michael has prosecuted and defended construction claims in excess of $100 million in value
- He has represented clients at the federal and state level, including cases in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, the District of Columbia, New York, Arizona, and Nevada
- Representative projects include hotels and resorts, hospitals, laboratories, large residential and condominium projects, commercial buildings, federal courthouses, a lock and dam project, and various other private and public projects
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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