William R. "Billy" Mauck, Jr.

William R. "Billy" Mauck, Jr.


Spotts Fain PC

Recognized since 2006

Richmond, Virginia

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Litigation - Construction

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Billy Mauck is an experienced commercial litigator with 35 years of experience specializing in representing clients in the construction industry. A firm believer in active legal risk management throughout the life of a project, he advises clients during the negotiation and formation of contracts, throughout the construction of a project and, if necessary, in resolving disputes through mediation, arbitration or litigation as necessary to bring a project to conclusion. His experience covers a wide range of construction issues including claims for delay and inefficiency, performance and payment bond claims, filing, enforcing or defending mechanic's liens, design-related issues, and defective construction materials.In addition to representing clients, Billy is an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association's Construction Industry Roster of Neutrals and regularly hears and decides cases involving construction-related disputes. He is an active member of the Associated General Contractors of Virginia and regularly speaks and writes about a variety of industry-related topics.

Specialties:Construction Law and Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Appellate Practice
Mediation and Arbitration

Location
  • 411 East Franklin Street, Suite 600
    Richmond, VA 23219
Education
  • Washington and Lee University, graduated 1985
  • Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1985
  • Washington and Lee University, graduated 1979
Bar Admissions
  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Affiliations
  • Virginia Bar Assocation - Board of Governors 2008-2010
State Clerkships
  • Virginia - Supreme Court

Spotts Fain PC
Headquarters: Richmond, Virginia

18 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

4 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Construction, Richmond (2025)
  • Construction Law, Richmond (2024)
  • Litigation - Construction, Richmond (2018)
  • Construction Law, Richmond (2017)
  • Litigation - Construction, Richmond (2016)
  • Construction Law, Richmond (2015)
  • Litigation - Construction, Richmond (2014)
  • Construction Law, Richmond (2013)
  • Litigation - Construction, Richmond (2012)
  • Construction Law, Richmond (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Special Focus:
  • Appellate
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Commercial Development
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Disputes
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Contractors
  • Defendants
  • Design
  • Industrial
  • Surety
Awards:
  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell

  • Best Lawyers in America 2006-2025
  • Virginia Super Lawyers 2006-2024 for Construction Litigation
  • Best Lawyers in America- Lawyer of the Year, Richmond, Virginia Litigation - Construction (2012, 2014, 2016, 2018)
  • "Legal Elite" Construction Law, Virginia Business Magazine, 2022-2023
  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation

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Avoiding These Common Contract Administration Issues May Lessen the Likelihood of Claims


William Mauck, Jr describes the three most common mistakes he sees repeated by general contractors and subcontractors during the administration of a project.

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Five Contract Provisions to be Aware of


All too often, clients overlook the "legalese," the "fine print," the "boiler plate," and focus on defining the work scope, pricing, and schedule.

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