About Thomas Powell
Thomas J. Powell is an experienced trial attorney with a strong background in contracts, construction, commercial litigation, and government contracts. An
engineer and a lawyer, Mr. Powell received his legal training from George Washington University’s National Law Center where he received his law degree
(J.D.) in 1987. In 2002, Mr. Powell received a Master of Laws in Trial Advocacy degree (L.L.M.) from Temple University. He also holds Bachelor and Master
degrees in Civil Engineering from Villanova University (B.C.E. 1979) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (M.S.C.E. 1981), respectively.
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engineer and a lawyer, Mr. Powell received his legal training from George Washington University’s National Law Center where he received his law degree
(J.D.) in 1987. In 2002, Mr. Powell received a Master of Laws in Trial Advocacy degree (L.L.M.) from Temple University. He also holds Bachelor and Master
degrees in Civil Engineering from Villanova University (B.C.E. 1979) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (M.S.C.E. 1981), respectively.
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Thomas Powell's Recent Answers
Jun 12, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
VirginiaPartner at Thomas J. Powell
The short answer is probably that your contract says so. As to whether this is normal, I would say, it depends on the contract you have, but for a standard
lump sum contract, the answer is no. But again, it depends upon what you negotiated.
lump sum contract, the answer is no. But again, it depends upon what you negotiated.
Details
Location
Fairfax, VA
Years of Experience
38
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
Virginia Bar
Maryland Bar
Pennsylvania Bar
District of Columbia bar