Education

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude
St. John's University, B.A., summa cum laude, History

Bar Admissions

Virginia
District of Columbia
Minnesota
Maryland

Languages

Spanish

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Thomas M. "Tom" Brownell

Partner
Northern Virginia
t: 703-720-8690

Thomas M. Brownell is a member of Holland & Knight’s Mid-Atlantic Litigation Group, who practices in the area of commercial litigation, with particular emphasis in the areas of design and construction law, real estate and land use litigation, defense of product liability cases, government contract disputes and intellectual property.

Mr. Brownell has substantial recent experience in the defense of government and private owners in changes and delay claim litigation on major construction projects, in Virginia and elsewhere around the country; in the defense of product liability claims involving construction projects and industrial equipment; in the litigation of disputes concerning real estate contracts and land use issues; in the defense of civil False Claims Act claims against government contractors; in the defense of employers in employment disputes; and in all types of disputes involving corporate governance and partnership accountings.

Mr. Brownell has written and lectured recently on various aspects of construction law for National Business Institutes, Inc.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law, 2007
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
  • Chambers USA - American's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Construction, 2007 - 2008
  • The Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law, 2008
  • Georgetown Law Journal

Memberships

  • Fairfax County Crime Solvers, Inc.
  • Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Board of Directors

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • All courts in Northern Virginia
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • U.S. Appeals Courts, Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Appeals Courts, D.C. Circuit
  • U.S. Appeals Courts, Federal Circuit

Published Articles & Books