Shannon Briglia

Shannon Briglia is a partner in the Tysons, Virginia office of Smith Currie. Prior to joining Smith Currie, Shannon co-founded the construction litigation firm BrigliaMcLaughlin PLLC and was a shareholder and Managing Director of the national construction and government contracts law firm, Wickwire Gavin, P.C.

Shannon has been ranked by the well-regarded Chambers USA since 2006 for her outstanding success in representing construction and surety clients, she is “AV” rated by Martindale Hubbell as well as being ranked by her peers as a construction “Superlawyer” in Virginia and the District of Columbia. Her legal work has been praised by opposing counsel and clients describe her as being “always extraordinarily prepared and articulate.” Shannon has garnered a steadfast and loyal client base because she “is a great advocate.” She focuses her practice on advising construction industry participants in risk management and disputes, provides neutral services and serves on project dispute resolution boards.

Shannon has litigated construction contract disputes and surety cases in federal, state and bankruptcy courts in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Michigan, Florida, Connecticut and Texas, and has presented arbitrations and mediations before panels and solo neutrals in many other states. In addition to her extensive litigation practice, Shannon also assists construction clients with general corporate matters.

Among other professional engagements, Shannon is an active member of the ABA’s Forum on Construction Law, Tort & Insurance Practice Section’s Fidelity and Surety Law Committee, and the American College of Construction Lawyers. She is a past chair of the Virginia State Bar’s Board of Directors of the Construction and Public Contracts Section. She has authored numerous articles and book chapters and speaks regularly to industry groups on construction and surety topics.