Dalene A. Radcliffe
District of Columbia
Hirschler Fleischer
1676 International Drive
Suite 1350
Tysons, VA 22102
Tel: 571.405.5169
Email:
daradcliffe@hirschlerlaw.com
Web:
www.hirschlerlaw.com
Dalene is an experienced construction lawyer who advises owners, developers, contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other industry professionals on complex construction and project-related matters. Her practice combines construction litigation and dispute resolution with transactional and risk-management counseling, allowing her to assist clients with issues arising throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Dalene drafts and negotiates construction contracts and advises clients during project execution, helping them identify potential risks and develop practical strategies that account for project requirements, timelines, and business objectives. Her experience encompasses construction defects, contract disputes, premises liability matters, property damage claims, and other issues arising from commercial construction projects.
When disputes arise, Dalene represents clients in state and federal courts throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She also advocates for clients in arbitration proceedings before the American Arbitration Association, drawing on her construction industry experience to address complex contractual, technical, and project-related issues.
Dalene is also active in educating clients and construction professionals on risk management and emerging industry issues. She has authored articles and delivered webinars and presentations addressing delay claims, design contract negotiations, incorporation by reference provisions, project file management, and risks associated with construction administration services. Her work has included presentations for several chapters of the American Institute of Architects as well as client-specific programs.
Prior to joining Hirschler, Dalene was a partner at Asmar, Schor & McKenna and counsel at Lee/Shoemaker PLLC. She has been recognized by Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers for Construction Law since 2024, following recognition as a Rising Star in the field from 2019 through 2023.
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland
University Of Baltimore School of Law, J.D.
University of Baltimore, M.A., Legal and Ethical Studies
Boston University, B.S.
Hirschler’s Construction practice advises clients throughout the full lifecycle of construction projects, from initial bidding and contract negotiation through project management, closeout, and dispute resolution. The Virginia-based team represents owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals, providing practical counsel informed by extensive experience across the construction industry.
The firm represents a significant number of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic, as well as local and national developers. Its attorneys regularly advise on large and complex projects and handle construction disputes through negotiation, arbitration, trial, and appeal, providing clients with substantial depth across both transactional and contentious matters.
Hirschler’s construction lawyers are also active in industry and professional organizations, including the ABA Forum on Construction Law, Associated General Contractors of Virginia, and construction law sections of the Virginia State Bar and Virginia Bar Association. The team includes a licensed professional engineer and a certified construction arbitrator, bringing additional technical and industry insight to sophisticated construction matters.
Hirschler is a Virginia-based law firm with more than 90 lawyers advising businesses, institutions, entrepreneurs, and individuals on complex legal and commercial matters. Founded in 1946, the firm has built a strong regional presence while serving clients nationally, combining sophisticated legal capabilities with a deliberately focused service model and significant partner involvement.
The firm concentrates on a core group of practices that support the industries and clients it serves, including corporate and business law, commercial real estate, construction, complex litigation, bankruptcy and restructuring, and related transactional and advisory matters. Its attorneys work with clients ranging from venture-backed companies and family businesses to established corporations, lenders, developers, contractors, and healthcare organizations, providing practical and commercially focused counsel.
Hirschler emphasizes business efficiency, collaboration, and right-sized legal teams rather than attempting to be all things to all clients. By combining deep regional knowledge with experience drawn from sophisticated national practices, the firm delivers strategic legal advice designed to address complex problems while maintaining the responsiveness and personal attention associated with a more focused firm.
“Known for her strength in construction disputes, Dalene handles matters involving defects, contract claims, property damage, and other project-related issues. Her experience in state and federal courts, as well as AAA arbitration, enables her to address both the legal and technical dimensions of sophisticated construction conflicts”