We Speak Your Language.
Our founder, Jeff Howell, spent nearly two decades of summers working for his father's construction companies, learning first-hand what it means to build something from nothing.
When Jeff went to law school and founded the firm, that experience became his greatest asset in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. We don't just read construction contracts in a vacuum — we understand what the work actually looks like on the ground and what it means to fight for a cause in court, and that makes all the difference.
Whether you're a general contractor defending your reputation against a baseless defect claim, a sub fighting for payment on work you completed, or a tradesperson protecting your license, our firm has the rare combination of courtroom skill and jobsite experience to fight for you.
Common Challenges We Solve.
Innovative AI Tools Get Clients Paid Faster.
A skilled tradesman doesn't let a job go unpaid because the paperwork was wrong. Neither do we. As Virginia's first AI-native law firm, we use artificial intelligence to augment our attorneys' judgment — not replace it — so that we can pursue your payment claims, mechanic's liens, and judgment enforcement with more speed and precision than any firm our size.
The practical result: legal fees that are lower and more predictable than our competition, and a collections success rate twice the industry average. You built it. We'll make sure you get paid for it.
Schedule a ConsultWe Proudly Serve Those Who Serve.
Our firm holds in high regard those whose careers are defined by service and duty — veterans who transition into entrepreneurship, law enforcement officers building a business after years on the job, first responders who finally have time to pursue their own venture.
The values that draw people to careers of service — integrity, discipline, attention to detail, and a refusal to quit — are the same values that guide our practice. We are honored to represent members of the service community and to advocate for those who have given so much in service to others. We also pride ourselves on assisting veteran-owned businesses with entity structuring, federal contracting compliance, and protecting what they've built.
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