Alexander M. “Zan” Gormley

Alexander M. “Zan” Gormley is a partner at Williams Mullen whose practice primarily involves commercial and construction litigation. Working from the firm’s Tysons and Raleigh offices, he represents general contractors, owners, and subcontractors in construction disputes and handles commercial matters involving contracts, loan defaults, business breakups, shareholder issues, and director and officer claims. His broader litigation work includes professional liability, ERISA, tort, product, land use, and zoning matters.

Gormley earned a J.D. summa cum laude from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2009. He received a B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004, studying International Relations and completing a certification in Hispanic Studies. His academic record reflects strong research and analytical training that supports work on fact-intensive commercial disputes, construction claims, and litigation involving complex contractual and business relationships.

Gormley represents construction participants in disputes over project performance, payment, and contractual obligations. His commercial litigation experience includes contract claims, loan defaults, shareholder disputes, business breakups, and director and officer matters. He also handles selected professional liability, employee benefits, tort, product, bankruptcy creditor, land use, and zoning disputes. This range of work requires evaluating business records, legal rights, financial exposure, and litigation strategy across different industries and forums.

Alexander M. “Zan” Gormley is admitted in Maryland, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia and handles matters within those jurisdictions. He has been recognized as a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Rising Star and has served on the board of the United Arts Council. His practice combines commercial and construction litigation with experience across related business disputes, helping clients address contested claims through negotiation, court proceedings, and other dispute-resolution processes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Williams Mullen
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, The North Carolina State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Wake County Bar Association
• Member, Trial Law Institute and Diversity Law Institute
• Associate Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
• Board Member, United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County
• Member, Special Olympics MD – Montgomery County, MD
• Member, University of Pennsylvania Mid-Atlantic Regional Advisory Board (2004-2012)

Licensed State

• Maryland
• North Carolina
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Maryland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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