Maryland & DC Construction, Real Estate & Litigation Attorney, Nicholas D. Cowie is a specialized construction law firm serving clients throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. Known for handling complex construction and real estate legal matters, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in both litigation and transactional services, representing a wide range of construction industry participants.
The firm adopts a proactive and strategic approach, leveraging extensive experience to resolve disputes through mediation whenever possible, while remaining fully prepared for trial when necessary. It primarily serves contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, owners, developers, construction lenders, and design professionals. Founder Nicholas D. Cowie established the “Construction Law” course at the University of Baltimore School of Law and has secured multi-million-dollar jury awards in high-stakes construction defect cases.
Services Offered
- Construction contract drafting, negotiation, and review
- Mechanics’ lien claims
- Construction delay claims
- Payment disputes and breach of contract resolution
- Construction defect claims and litigation
- Structural engineering and design professional disputes
- Land development, use, and zoning law
- Construction management legal services
- Construction financing and lender representation
- Construction site injury claims
- Architectural and engineering design contract services
- Payment and performance bond claims
- Maryland Home Improvement Commission claims
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
- Construction project regulatory advice
- Forensic accounting and expert witness coordination
The firm practices throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia and is often sought by local counsel in neighboring jurisdictions such as Delaware for its specialized construction law expertise. Languages spoken are not specified, but the firm is equipped to handle complex, multi-party construction disputes with a focus on timely and effective legal remedies.
