Marine Construction Law

This firm has been a leader in Virginia in the marine construction area for over a century.  CWM offers services focused on marine construction, dredging (maintenance, construction, and new work dredging), bridges, marine structures, beach re-nourishment, among other marine infrastructure projects.

We assist when disputes arise.  We handle negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and litigation in both state and federal courts, as well as claim and dispute processes for public projects.

CWM is located on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, directly in the heart of the country’s premier naval, shipbuilding, and terminal operations port, making the firm perfectly situated to address maritime construction needs.

• Arbitration and Mediation
• Architect/Engineer Liability
• Change Orders
• Construction Defects
• Design Defects
• Equipment & Material Supplier Claims
• Equitable Adjustments
• Government Contracts
• Marine Construction
• Mechanics’ Liens
• Miller Act Claims
• Payment Bonds & Performance Bonds
• Quantum Meruit Claims
• Subrogation
• Surety Claims