Mr. Schollaert also works closely with the Firm's Advocacy and Intellectual Property Groups, handling and litigating a wide range of commercial disputes. When disputes arise, Mr. Schollaert is also an aggressive advocate, both in the courtroom and through the informal resolution of claims. As a trial lawyer and trusted advisor, he works closely with his clients to achieve the best outcome in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Mr. Schollaert has extensive experience in the prosecution and defense of mechanic's liens in state courts throughout the State of Maryland. He represents general contractors, owners, sureties, subcontractors and suppliers on private and public construction projects, and also provides general litigation, complex commercial litigation, mediation and arbitration representation. His practice focuses on dispute avoidance, contract administration and the preparation and defense of claims involving bid protests, payment disputes, project delays and disruptions, wrongful termination, construction and design defects, and related matters. Mr. Schollaert has also represented sureties, owners and contractors in bond default matters providing advice and assistance to ensure the completion of the projects and the resolution of claims. Recently, he has represented both developers and contractors on multiple, utility-scale solar power projects.
Mr. Schollaert recently served as editor of the Maryland Construction Law Deskbook (Second Edition), published by the Maryland State Bar Association, and he also co-authored the chapter on Mechanic's Liens and Statutory Remedies. Mr. Schollaert has been named in Maryland Super Lawyers since 2009 and listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, Construction Law category from 2014 – 2020. He also lectures on various topics of interest to professionals in the construction industry.
Active in the community, Mr. Schollaert serves on the board of Federal Hill Main Street in Baltimore. He is also the former chair of the Construction Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association.