Eric Frechtel practices in the area of construction and government contracts. He represents general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, and owners, in both the prosecution and defense of claims on large public and private construction projects. He has significant litigation experience before both state and federal courts, including both bench trials and jury trials, and he has considerable experience in construction arbitration as well. Eric’s practice also includes substantial work in the preparation and prosecution of, as well as the defense against, delay and impact claims, mechanic’s liens, and surety bond claims. In addition, he has successfully mediated, negotiated, and engineered numerous complex and multi-party settlements, and he has been successful in appellate work before both state courts and federal circuits.

Eric emphasizes practical realities over the academic or theoretical. He prioritizes the goals of his clients rather than litigation for sport. In every matter, and continually during his handling of cases, Eric examines his client’s risks, costs, and potential reward, and maintains his focus on what is most important: the best interests of the client. Eric has enjoyed much success along the spectrum of disputes – from avoidance of escalation to informal settlement and mediation to arbitration and litigation.

Bar Admissions

• District of Columbia, 2002
• Maryland, 1996

Court Admissions

• United States Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
• United States Court of Federal Claims
• United States District Court, District of Columbia
• United States District Court, District of Maryland
• United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 1996, magna cum laude
• Colgate University, B.A., 1993

Significant Accomplishments
Eric has handled all types of construction disputes on both public and private projects throughout the country, including in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Dakota, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Hawaii.

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