Stephen B. "Steve" Hurlbut

Stephen B. "Steve" Hurlbut


Akerman LLP

Recognized since 2013

Washington, District of Columbia

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Litigation - Construction

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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.

Location
  • 750 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 750
    Washington, DC 20001
Education
  • Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 1981
  • University of Virginia, BA, with Distinction, graduated 1977
Bar Admissions
  • District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar
  • Virginia, The Virginia Bar
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association, Public Contract Law Section - Member
  • Associated General Contractors of America - Member
  • District of Columbia Bar, Government Contract and Litigation Sections - Member
  • Project Management Institute's College of Scheduling - Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit

Akerman LLP
Washington, District of Columbia

226 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

119 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
  • Super Lawyers Magazine 2006, 2014-2015, Listed in Virginia for Construction Litigation, Construction/Surety
  • Super Lawyers Magazine 2007, 2016, Listed in Washington, D.C. for Construction Litigation: Business, Construction/Surety
  • The Legal 500 2009, Recommended in the Southeast for Construction
  • The Legal 500 2010, Recommended on the East Coast for Construction
  • The Legal 500 2013, 2016, Recommended for Real Estate & Construction - Construction
  • Chambers USA 2008-2016, Ranked in Virginia for Construction
  • Benchmark Litigation 2013-2016, Listed as a Virginia litigation star for Commercial Litigation

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