Stephen B. "Steve" Hurlbut
Washington, DC
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Stephen B. "Steve" Hurlbut is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Construction.
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- Handles Construction matters from Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
About Stephen B. "Steve" Hurlbut: Stephen B. "Steve" Hurlbut is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Construction.
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About Stephen B. "Steve" Hurlbut
Described by Chambers USA as “incredibly knowledgeable and pragmatic,” Steve Hurlbut focuses on construction and government contract litigation, with an emphasis on resolution of delay and other schedule-related claims. He assists clients on projects throughout the United States, including government, commercial, medical and industrial projects, as well as projects for design and construction of power production, petrochemical and energy-related facilities.
Steve represents virtually all parties in the construction sector before federal and state trial and appellate courts, boards of contract appeals, and arbitration panels. Steve also has substantial experience in contract drafting, including nearly all types of owner-contractor agreements, EPC contracts, and design-build contracts. Additionally Steve has substantial experience representing clients involved in government contracting and federal procurements.
An active thought leader, Steve has co-authored multiple publications and has served as an instructor on the topic of postal contracting.
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Education
Washington University in St. Louis
J.D. · 1981
University of Virginia
BA · 1977
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District of Columbia
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Virginia, The Virgin
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Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Magazine 2006, 2014-2015, Listed in Virginia for Construction Litigation, Construction/Surety
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 2009, Recommended in the Southeast for Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 2010, Recommended on the East Coast for Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 2013, 2016, Recommended for Real Estate & Construction - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA 2008-2016, Ranked in Virginia for Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation 2013-2016, Listed as a Virginia litigation star for Commercial Litigation
2026
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Stephen B. "Steve" Hurlbut focuses on Construction.
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Stephen B. "Steve" Hurlbut primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 750 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 750.
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