Michael S. Koplan

Michael S. Koplan is a partner at Bradley in Washington, DC, whose practice focuses on civil litigation, construction law, and government construction contracts. He represents general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, owners, and developers on public and private construction projects. His work spans federal and state courts, administrative agencies, arbitrations, and mediations. He also advises clients on contract administration, risk management, and alternative dispute resolution connected to complex construction projects.

Michael earned a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, where he served as Articles Editor of the Administrative Law Journal. He received a B.A. from Rutgers University. His legal education and journal experience support a practice centered on written advocacy, regulatory issues, contract interpretation, and detailed analysis of construction disputes. That foundation complements his work with contractors and project participants facing complicated contractual and procedural questions.

Michael has handled disputes involving contract documents, indemnity and insurance coverage, delay and impact claims, extra work, construction defects, differing site conditions, mechanic’s liens, bond claims, terminations, and surety takeover agreements. His matters have included claims under the Contract Disputes Act. He has prosecuted and defended construction claims exceeding $100 million and has worked on hotels, hospitals, laboratories, residential buildings, federal courthouses, military housing, and other public and private projects.

Michael S. Koplan is licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia and is admitted to several federal courts. His professional activities include membership in construction law sections of the Virginia State Bar and Maryland State Bar Association. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law and Litigation – Construction and in Washington, DC Super Lawyers for Construction Litigation. His practice combines construction-industry knowledge with extensive dispute-resolution experience.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Virginia State Bar, Construction Law & Public Contracts Section
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association, Construction Law Section

Licensed State

• Maryland
• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• American University Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rutgers University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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