David L. Cole Jr.

Of Counsel

Baltimore
T: 410.862.1097
F: 443.263.4197

David Cole represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers and design professionals in all aspects of construction law.

Professional Biography

Mr. Cole represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers and design professionals in all aspects of construction law.

He also handles litigation in commercial, industrial, heavy construction and public project matters, bid protests and mechanics' lien matters. His practice also includes general civil litigation.

Mr. Cole is a past member of the board of directors of the University of Richmond School of Law. Mr. Cole has shared his knowledge of topical construction issues at business and educational forums.

Represented a national and international roofing materials manufacturer for approximately 20 years in various states and jurisdictions related to multiple construction defects litigation cases.
Represented an Egyptian governmental agency in an international arbitral matter related to the construction of a national telecommunications center in Cairo, Egypt and associated construction defects, schedule delays and cost overruns creating claims in excess of $100 million, which resulted in a favorable outcome.
Represented an Egyptian governmental agency in an international arbitral matter related to infrastructure and wastewater treatment construction and associated construction defects, schedule delays and cost overruns creating claims in excess of $65 million that resulted in a favorable arbitral decision following three weeks of hearings.
Represented multiple general contractors related to hotel, school, university, infrastructure, road, railroad, marine, transportation, office, and courthouse construction projects, among others, and associated construction defects, schedule delays and cost overruns in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia, among others.
Represented an international design engineering firm related to construction of a governmental transportation center and disputes related to alleged construction defects and schedule delays that resulted in a favorable outcome after three weeks of trial proceedings.
Represented a general contractor related to the construction of a nearly billion-dollar hotel and conference center and associated claims and defenses against the owner, subcontractors, and suppliers related to varying and multiple construction defects, schedule delays and cost overruns.

Professional Memberships

Member – American Bar Association
- Section on Litigation
- Committee on Construction Industry Forum
Member – Baltimore City Bar Association
Member – Maryland State Bar Association

Community Service

Board of Directors – University of Richmond School of Law

Honoraries

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America^® for Litigation - Construction (2025)
Listed in Maryland Super Lawyers

Captain, United States Regular Army

Baker Donelson Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Listing (August 15, 2024)

Practices

Industries

Construction

Education

University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., 1990
Washington & Lee University, B.A., 1983, cum laude

Admissions

Maryland
Court of Appeals of Maryland
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

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