John Urban

John Urban is an associate in the Government Contracts and Construction Litigation practice groups in Haynes Boone’s Northern Virginia office. He represents clients in government contracts and related disputes, drawing on experience researching construction and government contracting issues and drafting legal memoranda, mediation position papers, and motions.

Before entering the legal profession, John worked in the construction and environmental services industries, operating heavy equipment on projects involving foundations, utilities, roads, and stormwater infrastructure. In these roles, he interpreted architectural plans, and helped execute projects accurately and efficiently. This hands-on industry experience provides practical insight into the operational and regulatory issues that can arise in construction and government contracting matters.

John received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School, where he served as Executive Production Editor of the Michigan Business and Entrepreneurial Law Review and received the Certificate of Merit Award in Corporate and White-Collar Crime. He earned his B.A. with distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he double majored in peace, war, and defense and history.