James Newland

James Newland is a Partner in the Commercial Litigation group, based in the Washington, DC office, specializing in Construction Law. A former architect, his practice involves contentious and transactional matters for international organizations, foreign sovereigns, and private clients, including litigation of cases of first impression regarding immunities of international organizations, complex engineering and construction disputes, and international arbitrations.

Mr. Newland represents private owners, contractors, and international entities in design and construction projects, drafting and negotiating contracts using all project delivery systems, including FEED, EPC, design-build, and alliance/IPD agreements. He advises during design and preconstruction phases and leads clients through mediation, arbitration, or litigation of complex claims involving design and construction issues. His project experience spans international organization headquarters, embassies, power facilities, mixed-use developments, transportation infrastructure, laboratories, hospitals, hotels, and resorts.

James holds a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (1998) and a B.A. from Virginia Tech (1991). He is an adjunct professor and a member of the Construction Industry Advisory Board of Virginia Tech's Myers-Lawson School of Construction, and teaches on the faculty of the Masters Institute in Construction Contracting offered by Federal Publications. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in Construction Law (2027).