About Jeffrey
Jeff Gilmore chairs Akerman’s Construction Practice, a team dedicated to providing practical counsel on the legal aspects of major construction initiatives and infrastructure projects around the world. Jeff is sought after for his domestic and international experience in many segments of the construction industry on both private and public projects. He is repeatedly ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers USA, which describes him as “extremely talented and astute at strategy.”With a practice focused on innovative project delivery systems, including EPC, design-build, and P3, Jeff has represented clients on a wide range of projects involving renewable and conventional energy, rail, airport improvements, surface transportation infrastructure, petrochemical facilities, healthcare, multifamily housing, and challenging water and wastewater systems. He assists public and private owners, contractors, design professionals, and other project participants with advice on contract terms, compliance issues, and the resolution of disputes arising out of the performance of complex design and construction contracts.Jeff has earned widespread praise for his keen ability to provide creative advice on the intricacies of construction matters. In addition to being recognized by Chambers USA and The Legal 500, Jeff has been recommended in the Southeast for Construction; The Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law; and the Virginia Business Legal Elite in the Construction category.
Jeff Gilmore chairs Akerman’s Construction Practice, a team dedicated to providing practical counsel on the legal aspects of major construction initiatives and infrastructure projects around the world. Jeff is sought after for his domestic and international experience in many segments of the construction industry on both private and public projects. He is repeatedly ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers USA, which describes him as “extremely talented and astute at strategy.”
With a practice focused on innovative project delivery systems, including EPC, design-build, and P3, Jeff has represented clients on a wide range of projects involving renewable and conventional energy, rail, airport improvements, surface transportation infrastructure, petrochemical facilities, healthcare, multifamily housing, and challenging water and wastewater systems. He assists public and private owners, contractors, design professionals, and other project participants with advice on contract terms, compliance issues, and the resolution of disputes arising out of the performance of complex design and construction contracts.
Jeff has earned widespread praise for his keen ability to provide creative advice on the intricacies of construction matters. In addition to being recognized by Chambers USA and The Legal 500, Jeff has been recommended in the Southeast for Construction; The Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law; and the Virginia Business Legal Elite in the Construction category.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Arbitration
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Construction Law
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction
- Recognized: Mediation
- Practice Area: Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law
- Practice Area: Railroad Law
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- Virginia Business Magazine, Recognized as one of Virginia's "Legal Elite" for Construction
- The Legal 500 2009, Recommended in the Southeast for Construction
- The Legal 500 2010, Leading Lawyer for Construction
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2007-2008, 2010-11, Listed in Washington, D.C. for Construction Litigation, Construction/Surety, and Government Contracts
- Who's Who Legal, Listed for Construction, 2014
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2006-2016, Listed in Virginia for Construction Litigation: Business, Construction/Surety, and Government Contracts
- The Legal 500 2011-2016, Recommended for Real Estate & Construction - Construction
- Chambers USA 2008-2016, Ranked in Virginia for Construction