Thomas L. Wilson is a partner at Moore & Lee, P.C. He represents clients in complex commercial litigation with a focus on construction and government contracts. Thomas has handled matters across the United States, from pre-suit disputes through mediation, arbitration, and litigation in state and federal courts.
Thomas represents all tiers of the construction industry—including owners, developers, contractors, construction managers, design professionals, and subcontractors on projects ranging from bridges and highway infrastructure to power plants, convention centers, sports stadiums, schools, hotels, assisted living facilities, and mixed-use developments. His experience spans both public and private projects nationwide.
In addition to litigating, Thomas helps clients proactively manage risk. He drafts and negotiates contracts, advises on contract administration, and develops strategies to resolve disputes before they escalate into costly disputes. He also prepares and evaluates claims arising under both government and commercial construction contracts.
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., Cum Laude
- Arizona State University, B.S.
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Affiliations
- American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law
- Virginia Bar Association
- Construction Law and Public Contracts Section of the Virginia State Bar
- Washington Building Congress
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch – Construction Law: 2026
Notable Representation
- Representing engineering firm in arbitration involving a $300+ million interchange reconstruction design-build project in Texas.
- Lead counsel for engineering firm in federal court litigation against contractor related to a $800+ million design-build signature bridge project in Miami, Florida. Contractor sought more than $400 million in damages, while engineering firm pursued a counterclaim of more than $30 million for unpaid fees. Secured favorable summary judgment rulings, leading to a settlement on the eve of trial that resulted in a net recovery for engineering firm.
- Represented construction manager in state court litigation against public owner and its owner’s representative involving a $600+ million convention center project in Florida. Multimillion-dollar settlement obtained during trial.
- Lead counsel for owner in state court litigation against general contractor, subcontractors, architect, and engineer involving construction and design defects on a newly constructed apartment building in Michigan. Successfully negotiated multimillion-dollar settlement prior to trial.
- Successfully defended general contractor in a jury trial against subcontractor involving a $58 million high school construction project.
- Obtained arbitration award in favor of owner and against contractor in breach of contract dispute.
- Obtained partial summary judgment as to entitlement against a defaulted subcontractor in federal court case involving a $1.4 billion infrastructure project located in Northern Virginia.
- Obtained arbitration award in favor of general contractor and against defaulted subcontractor and its surety on a high school construction project in Virginia.
- Lead counsel for subcontractor in a state court action against contractor and owner involving claims for delay, extra work, and unpaid retention on a condominium project in Alexandria, Virginia. Successfully negotiated a favorable settlement before trial.
Speaking Engagements
- “Killer Contract Clauses.” Washington Building Congress, Hammerheads Committee (Jan. 11, 2016).
- “Fundamentals of Construction Contracts.” Washington Building Congress, Hammerheads Committee (Feb. 13, 2017).