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Jessica A. duHoffmann

Partner

Annapolis, MD

202.655.4163

jduhoffmann@pilieromazza.com

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Jessica leads the Firm’s Construction Group as Practice Group Chair. Her practice focuses on the construction industry, where she provides counsel to government contractors and commercial businesses of all sizes. Her practice includes advising companies on matters relating to operational issues, legal compliance requirements, and business litigation. Jessica’s high level of experience, knowledge, and legal acumen in construction law helps clients advance their corporate interests and effectively resolve their complex disputes. She is recognized for her substantial legal acumen with rankings in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers.

Unpaid contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers benefit from Jessica’s ability to successfully broker substantial settlements on private and public construction projects throughout the country for claims related to change orders, equitable adjustments, and delays. When necessary, she defends clients against construction defect claims, mechanics’ liens, bond claims, and general commercial litigation.

Jessica advises clients on contractor and trade licensing in various states and jurisdictions. Additionally, her practice extends to commercial matters, including contract disputes, real estate matters, and credit and collection issues. She also offers guidance on corporate governance disputes, including those arising within non-profit organizations.

An experienced litigator at both the trial and appellate levels, Jessica represents businesses in various forms of alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including private mediation and commercial arbitration before the American Arbitration Association.

Jessica frequently presents on issues such as mechanics’ liens, payment bond claims, and construction law to educate clients on their legal compliance requirements.

Supporting equal access to justice for all, including those in need, Jessica serves on the Board of Directors for the Legal Aid Bureau of Maryland.

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Related Practice Areas

  • Construction
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • False Claims Act

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Articles

  • Top 10 Killer Construction Contract Clauses, Part 1: No Damages for Delay, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.24.25
  • Trump’s Executive Order on IIJA and IRA Contracts: Maximizing Cost Recovery for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 01.31.25
  • Enforceability of Pay-if-Paid Clauses in Construction Subcontracts: Mid-Atlantic Region, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.10.24
  • Subcontract Flow-Down Provisions: Constructive Acceleration and Delays on Federal Projects, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.27.23
  • Changes to Construction Prompt Payment Act: What It Means for Construction Contractors Operating in DC, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.27.23
  • 5 Tips to Protect Construction Contracts During An Economic Downturn, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.25.23
  • Takeaways from Biden Administration’s Initiative to Promote Equal Opportunity in Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.31.23

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Events

  • How Do I Get Paid When They Stop Paying? Strategies for Construction Contractors, SAME DC Post’s First Friday Webinar Series, 08.01.25
  • Building Confidence: Demystifying Payment and Performance Bonds, SAME 2024 Federal Small Business Conference, 11.22.24
  • False Claims Act, ChallengerHER DMV, 10.10.24
  • Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 2: Construction and Workforce Issues, Public Contracting Institute (PCI) Event, 10.01.24
  • Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 2: Construction and Workforce Issues, PilieroMazza Webinar, 06.27.24
  • Construction Roundtable: Top 4 Legal Risks for Federal Construction Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 05.17.23

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Webinar Replays

  • Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 2: Construction and Workforce Issues, Webinar Replays, 06.27.24
  • Construction Roundtable: Top 4 Legal Risks for Federal Construction Contractors, Webinar Replays, 05.18.23

Podcasts

  • Ex Rel. Radio – Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 2: Construction and Workforce Issues, 06.27.24

News

  • 2025 Super Lawyers® Honors 13 PilieroMazza Attorneys for Outstanding Legal Service, 05.29.25
  • PilieroMazza Attorneys Earn Recognition in 2025 Best Lawyers in America®, 08.21.24
  • 2024 Super Lawyers® Distinguishes 12 PilieroMazza Attorneys for Legal Excellence, 05.13.24
  • PilieroMazza Listed Among Best Law Firms® in Washington, DC, 11.16.23
  • The Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes 3 PilieroMazza Attorneys in Its 2024 Edition, 08.17.23
  • PilieroMazza Earns “Highly Regarded” Nationwide Ranking in Chambers USA, 06.04.23
  • Jessica duHoffmann Heads PilieroMazza’s Newly Formed Construction Group, 02.22.23

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Credentials

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Education

  • University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 1999, magna cum laude
  • Washington College, B.A., 1996, with honors

Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • New York
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

Activities/Honors

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Activities

  • Board of Directors, American Sub-Contractor, Baltimore/Metropolitan Chapter
  • Board of Directors (Former), American Subcontractor Association of Baltimore
  • Fellow International Academy of Construction Lawyers, Litigation Counsel of America
  • Council Member, Maryland State Bar Association, Construction Law Section
  • Board of Directors, Maryland Legal Aid Bureau

Honors

  • Best Lawyers in America®, Construction Law and Litigation: Construction, 2018-Present
  • Chambers USA, Construction, 2022-Present
  • Super Lawyers®, Washington DC, Construction Litigation, 2024-Present
  • Maryland Legal Aid Executive Director’s Award, 2019
  • The Daily Record, Very Important Professionals List, 2011
  • Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review
Bio Insights Credentials Activities/Honors

Jessica leads the Firm’s Construction Group as Practice Group Chair. Her practice focuses on the construction industry, where she provides counsel to government contractors and commercial businesses of all sizes. Her practice includes advising companies on matters relating to operational issues, legal compliance requirements, and business litigation. Jessica’s high level of experience, knowledge, and legal acumen in construction law helps clients advance their corporate interests and effectively resolve their complex disputes. She is recognized for her substantial legal acumen with rankings in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers.

Unpaid contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers benefit from Jessica’s ability to successfully broker substantial settlements on private and public construction projects throughout the country for claims related to change orders, equitable adjustments, and delays. When necessary, she defends clients against construction defect claims, mechanics’ liens, bond claims, and general commercial litigation.

Jessica advises clients on contractor and trade licensing in various states and jurisdictions. Additionally, her practice extends to commercial matters, including contract disputes, real estate matters, and credit and collection issues. She also offers guidance on corporate governance disputes, including those arising within non-profit organizations.

An experienced litigator at both the trial and appellate levels, Jessica represents businesses in various forms of alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including private mediation and commercial arbitration before the American Arbitration Association.

Jessica frequently presents on issues such as mechanics’ liens, payment bond claims, and construction law to educate clients on their legal compliance requirements.

Supporting equal access to justice for all, including those in need, Jessica serves on the Board of Directors for the Legal Aid Bureau of Maryland.

Read More Read Less

Related Practice Areas

  • Construction
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • False Claims Act

Articles

  • Top 10 Killer Construction Contract Clauses, Part 1: No Damages for Delay, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.24.25
  • Trump’s Executive Order on IIJA and IRA Contracts: Maximizing Cost Recovery for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 01.31.25
  • Enforceability of Pay-if-Paid Clauses in Construction Subcontracts: Mid-Atlantic Region, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.10.24
  • Subcontract Flow-Down Provisions: Constructive Acceleration and Delays on Federal Projects, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.27.23
  • Changes to Construction Prompt Payment Act: What It Means for Construction Contractors Operating in DC, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.27.23
  • 5 Tips to Protect Construction Contracts During An Economic Downturn, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.25.23
  • Takeaways from Biden Administration’s Initiative to Promote Equal Opportunity in Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.31.23

View More View Less

Events

  • How Do I Get Paid When They Stop Paying? Strategies for Construction Contractors, SAME DC Post’s First Friday Webinar Series, 08.01.25
  • Building Confidence: Demystifying Payment and Performance Bonds, SAME 2024 Federal Small Business Conference, 11.22.24
  • False Claims Act, ChallengerHER DMV, 10.10.24
  • Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 2: Construction and Workforce Issues, Public Contracting Institute (PCI) Event, 10.01.24
  • Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 2: Construction and Workforce Issues, PilieroMazza Webinar, 06.27.24
  • Construction Roundtable: Top 4 Legal Risks for Federal Construction Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 05.17.23

View More View Less

Webinar Replays

  • Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 2: Construction and Workforce Issues, Webinar Replays, 06.27.24
  • Construction Roundtable: Top 4 Legal Risks for Federal Construction Contractors, Webinar Replays, 05.18.23

Podcasts

  • Ex Rel. Radio – Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 2: Construction and Workforce Issues, 06.27.24

News

  • 2025 Super Lawyers® Honors 13 PilieroMazza Attorneys for Outstanding Legal Service, 05.29.25
  • PilieroMazza Attorneys Earn Recognition in 2025 Best Lawyers in America®, 08.21.24
  • 2024 Super Lawyers® Distinguishes 12 PilieroMazza Attorneys for Legal Excellence, 05.13.24
  • PilieroMazza Listed Among Best Law Firms® in Washington, DC, 11.16.23
  • The Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes 3 PilieroMazza Attorneys in Its 2024 Edition, 08.17.23
  • PilieroMazza Earns “Highly Regarded” Nationwide Ranking in Chambers USA, 06.04.23
  • Jessica duHoffmann Heads PilieroMazza’s Newly Formed Construction Group, 02.22.23

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Education

  • University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 1999, magna cum laude
  • Washington College, B.A., 1996, with honors

Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • New York
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

Activities

  • Board of Directors, American Sub-Contractor, Baltimore/Metropolitan Chapter
  • Board of Directors (Former), American Subcontractor Association of Baltimore
  • Fellow International Academy of Construction Lawyers, Litigation Counsel of America
  • Council Member, Maryland State Bar Association, Construction Law Section
  • Board of Directors, Maryland Legal Aid Bureau

Honors

  • Best Lawyers in America®, Construction Law and Litigation: Construction, 2018-Present
  • Chambers USA, Construction, 2022-Present
  • Super Lawyers®, Washington DC, Construction Litigation, 2024-Present
  • Maryland Legal Aid Executive Director’s Award, 2019
  • The Daily Record, Very Important Professionals List, 2011
  • Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review
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