For clients in the fields of construction and government contracting, Brian Cashmere represents contractors, subcontractors and sureties in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. A partner in Williams Mullen’s Construction Practice Group, Brian provides general counsel and dispute resolution support as he prepares, prosecutes and resolves contract claims under public, private and international contracts. Having worked on numerous and varied construction projects, Brian has developed a wide-range of experience in all aspects of the construction industry working with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties and owners. Brian’s construction industry experience runs the gamut having worked in all phases from pre-bid/development through close-out.
For clients in the fields of construction and government contracting, Brian Cashmere represents contractors, subcontractors and sureties in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. A partner in Williams Mullen’s Construction Practice Group, Brian provides general counsel and dispute resolution support as he prepares, prosecutes and resolves contract claims under public, private and international contracts.
Having worked on numerous and varied construction projects, Brian has developed a wide-range of experience in all aspects of the construction industry working with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties and owners. Brian’s construction industry experience runs the gamut having worked in all phases from pre-bid/development through close-out. His construction practice includes the representation of several contractors among the ENR Top 400 in all aspects of contracting, project/administration, claims preparation/review and dispute resolution on many types of construction projects, including roads/highways, schools, telecom, laboratories, tunnels, water/wastewater, commercial buildings, power plants, multifamily housing projects and process plants.
Should a matter require representation in court or before a panel or board, Brian is also experienced in handling disputes and claims nationally and internationally before state/federal courts, administrative boards and arbitration panels. He also provides assistance and advice on various regulatory matters impacting contractors, to include OSHA, M/WBE and Davis-Bacon.
He has been recognized for his work in Construction Litigation by Virginia Super Lawyers magazine and Washington D.C. Super Lawyers magazine (2015-present), recognized as a leading construction attorney by Chambers USA (2015-present), named among Virginia's "Legal Elite" by Virginia Business magazine (2016, 2020-present) and listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation - Construction and Commercial Litigation (2016-present).
Brian also writes and lectures on various construction law issues and is an active member in the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Construction Industry and various construction industry associations, including the Association of General Contractors. He also is a member of the Maritime Law Association.
Brian joined Williams Mullen from Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, L.L.P. Prior to that position, Brian served as a judicial law clerk to the Chief Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Guam, and spent eight years on active duty serving as an engineering and operations officer in the U.S. Navy. Brian retired from the Navy as a Commander, following 24 years of combined active and reserve service.
Brian is a graduate of the University of Rochester; he received both a bachelor's degree in economics and an MBA from the Simon School of Business. Brian obtained his law degree from the George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC.
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11.30.2023
71 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Virginia Business Magazine’s "Legal Elite" for 2023
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08.17.2023
131 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
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06.22.2023
Brian Cashmere Appears on Recent Division 1 Toolbox Talk Episode
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06.02.2023
44 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 14 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2023
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06.01.2023
Williams Mullen Ranked Among the Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ - by Construction Executive
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05.03.2023
29 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 17 Named 2023 Rising Stars
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11.30.2022
65 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite for 2022
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10.07.2022
Williams Mullen’s Litigation Practice Named in Benchmark Litigation 2023
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08.18.2022
123 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
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06.02.2022
39 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 14 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2022
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05.16.2022
Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2022 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
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05.09.2022
28 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 13 Named 2022 Rising Stars
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12.02.2021
48 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite for 2021
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10.05.2021
Williams Mullen’s Litigation Practice Named in Benchmark Litigation 2022
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08.23.2021
124 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
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08.16.2021
Williams Mullen Makes a Move in Tysons
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05.26.2021
40 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 12 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2021
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05.07.2021
32 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 11 Named 2021 Rising Stars
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04.27.2021
6 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2021 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers List
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12.01.2020
61 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite for 2020
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10.13.2020
Williams Mullen’s Litigation and Labor, Employment & Immigration Practices Named in Benchmark Litigation 2021; 15 Attorneys Recognized
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08.20.2020
116 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©; Most Total Lawyers in Virginia
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05.07.2020
35 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 13 Named 2020 Rising Stars
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04.28.2020
29 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 11 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2020
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04.17.2020
7 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2020 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers List
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12.04.2019
55 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite for 2019
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09.30.2019
Williams Mullen’s Litigation and Labor, Employment & Immigration Practices Named in Benchmark Litigation 2020; 14 Attorneys Recognized
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08.15.2019
119 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
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04.25.2019
30 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 12 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2019
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04.19.2019
7 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2019 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers List; 2 Named 2019 Rising Stars
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04.10.2019
47 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 17 Named 2019 Rising Stars
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08.15.2018
110 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in Latest Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
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05.03.2018
29 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 12 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2018 Guide
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04.23.2018
5 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2018 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers List; 2 Named 2018 Rising Stars
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04.18.2018
53 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 20 Named 2018 Rising Stars
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08.14.2017
114 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2018
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05.26.2017
32 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 12 Practice Areas Recognized by Chambers USA for 2017
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04.24.2017
4 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2017 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers List
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04.14.2017
54 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 21 Named 2017 Rising Stars
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12.07.2016
50 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Virginia Business magazine’s 2016 ‘Legal Elite’
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08.15.2016
100 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2017 Best Lawyers in America
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06.02.2016
26 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 11 Practice Areas Recognized by Chambers USA for 2016
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02.17.2016
56 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers; 22 Named 2016 Rising Stars
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08.17.2015
106 Williams Mullen Attorneys named 2016 Best Lawyers in America
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04.15.2015
Williams Mullen Washington, D.C. Attorneys Named 2015 Super Lawyers
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04.10.2015
Williams Mullen Virginia Attorneys Named 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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02.24.2021
Construction Law Fundamentals - AGC of DC
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03.27.2019
Risk Management – AGC of DC