Atty. Thomas R. "Tom" Lynch
Tom Lynch primarily represents construction clients, including owners, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors on private and public construction projects. In addition to his construction practice, Tom has represented government contracts clients in claims against the government and bid protests as well as contract reviews.
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Thomas R. "Tom" Lynch is a construction attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Asmar, Schor & McKenna PLLC. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 2006) and University of Puget Sound (B.A., 2001). 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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- Tom Lynch primarily represents construction clients, including owners, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors on private and public construction projects
- In addition to his construction practice, Tom has represented government contracts clients in claims against the government and bid protests as well as contract reviews
- He has also represented lenders and loan servicing clients in a variety of lien priority and mortgage-related litigation in federal and state courts, including defending lenders in a multitude of actions challenging the validity of deeds of trust and lender foreclosures in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia
- His experience also includes representation of construction clients and corporate creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy actions
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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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