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Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald LLP

Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald LLP

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Open until 5:00 PM
Washington, DC

About

Williams Mullen is a regional, full-service business law firm founded in 1909 in Richmond, Virginia. Recognized as an Am Law 200 firm, it serves clients across the Mid-Atlantic, the United States, and internationally through offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The firm delivers practical, business-focused counsel supported by a client service pledge to be responsive, communicate clearly, staff matters efficiently, and understand each client’s industry.

Services span corporate and litigation needs, with notable experience in construction and infrastructure matters. The team handles contract formation and negotiation, joint venture agreements, claims evaluation and preparation, and dispute resolution through dispute review boards, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. It also advises on federal government construction contracts, False Claims Act issues, small business contracting programs, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation on federally funded projects, and Mentor‑Protégé Agreements.

Firm-wide recognition includes rankings in Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America, along with multiple Top Workplace honors. Clients include general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, and companies operating in regulated and private markets. Williams Mullen combines deep industry knowledge with timely, solutions-oriented advice to help clients advance projects and business objectives.


Highlights

26 years in business
Serves Washington, DC

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Location and hours

Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald LLP

601 Pennsylvania Avenue N West Suite 900
Washington, DC 20004
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Resume

Education

University of Virginia
1997
College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law
2000

Associations & Affiliations

Virginia Bar Association
Member
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member

Honors & Awards

Top Workplace by USA Today
2026
Chambers USA – 53 attorneys and 20 practice areas recognized
2026
Top Workplace by Richmond Times-Dispatch
2026
The Best Lawyers in America – 130 attorneys in 57 categories
2026
Business North Carolina Best Employers in North Carolina
2026
Corporate Equality Index – Perfect 100 score
Received a perfect 100 for seven consecutive years
BTI Consulting Group – Strongly Recommended Midsized Firm
2025
Virginia Super Lawyers – 24 attorneys named; 13 Rising Stars
2025

Publications

Construction Law and Public Contracts Virginia State Bar Newsletter
A False Sense of Security: Limitation of Liability Provisions for Design Professionals in Virginia
2008
Construction Claims Advisor
Texas Court Applies Eight Corners Rule to Determine Defense and Indemnity Coverage
2006
Construction Claims Advisor
Contractor’s Failure to Request Time Extensions Proves Costly
2005
William and Mary Law Review
Implied-In-Fact Contracts Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation: Why PacOrd Got It Wrong
2000

Licensing and credentials

License
Issued: 01/01/2003
License
Issued: 01/01/2000

Services offered

Contract Attorney
Government & Administrative Lawyer
International Law Attorney
Insurance Attorney
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers
Legal Services
Mediator
Real Estate Lawyer