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 Government Contracts Group, who practices in the areas of government contracts and commercial litigation, with particular emphasis in the areas of design and construction law, real estate and land use litigation 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. and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA).

Professional Honors & Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Construction Law, 2007-2012
  • Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Construction Law, 2007-2011
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
  • Georgetown Law Journal

Memberships

  • Fairfax County Crime Solvers, Inc., Board, 1995-present, President, 2007-08
  • Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Board of Directors, President, 2009-2011
  • NCMA Tysons Chapter, Board of Directors, 2008-2010

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Appeals Court, Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Appeals Court, D.C. Circuit
  • U.S. Appeals Court, Federal Circuit

Speaking Engagements

  • Multiple speaking engagements on behalf of NCMA Tysons Chapter on Government Contracts topics, including Procurement Integrity, Subcontracting and Terminations, 2008-present
  • Multiple speaking engagements on behalf of NBI-National Business Institute, including "Virginia Construction Law – What Do You Do When," Resolving Problems and Disputes on Construction Projects, and Mechanic's Liens, 1999-present

Published Articles & Books