Daniel A. Spirn

Daniel A. Spirn is a Partner focusing on Construction Law. He concentrates his practice in construction, real estate and other complex commercial litigation, and has represented owners, developers, contractors and architects in significant construction projects throughout the country.

His construction practice emphasises dispute resolution, mitigation and avoidance, along with project development through various contracting and delivery method strategies. He has analysed, assessed, negotiated, litigated, arbitrated and otherwise resolved hundreds of millions of dollars in disputes relating to project delay, lost productivity and other impact claims, mechanic’s liens, construction and design defects, betterment, payment and performance bonds and insurance coverage.

As lead trial counsel, Dan has litigated, arbitrated and mediated construction projects throughout the country in state and federal court, including power and ethanol plants, hospitals, high-rise hotels, skilled and assisted living facilities, museums, apartment complexes, highway projects and military air force bases. He also works with clients during project development to devise contracting strategies that minimise and properly shift risk.

His practice additionally includes navigating developers through planning, zoning and other land use disputes, and representing commercial lenders in mortgage foreclosure and receivership actions. Dan is recognised in Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation (2024–present). He holds a JD from Washington University (1996) and a BA, magna cum laude, from The George Washington University (1992).