Vivian Katsantonis
Watt Tieder 8405 Greensboro Drive Suite 100 McLean, VA 22102 Practice Area(s): Construction Law, Contracts call (703) 749-1000
Biographical Information
Vivian Katsantonis represents owners, contractors, suppliers and sureties in a broad range of commercial, construction and government contract matters. Her practice emphasizes the efficient, resourceful handling of national and international contracting issues. Her representation includes the drafting and negotiation of contract documents, including contracts for procurement of supplies and construction, joint venture and consortium agreements, indemnity agreements, letters of guaranty, bonding agreements and liquidation agreements; advice and strategies for contract administration and close-out; and the preparation, negotiation and litigation of major commercial and construction claims on a national and international level. In addition, Vivian’s practice involves providing on-site advice for clients abroad. She is fluent in Greek.
Admission Dates & Jurisdictions
- Virginia Supreme Court
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Education
- University of Richmond, J.D.
- Best Advocate Award
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.S.
Honors & Awards
- Litigation Counsel of America
- Chambers USA – list of Top Construction Lawyers in Virginia – 2009-2014
- Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law (Surety) and Construction Litigation Categories – 2008-2014
- Washington DC Best Lawyers, Construction Law and Litigation Category – 2013
- Virginia Best Lawyers, Construction Law and Litigation Category – 2013
- D.C. Super Lawyers – 2007-2015
- Virginia Super Lawyers – 2006-2015
- Virginia Business Legal Elite, Construction – 2009
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker: “Properly Appreciating the Defense of Concurrent Delay in a Default Termination,” Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference, 2008.
- Speaker: “Defending Against a Default Termination for Failure to Make Progress,” Chicago Surety Claims Association, 2008.
- Speaker: “Making Money with Sustainable Design and Alternative Energy,” Construction SuperConference, 2007.
- Speaker: “Relevance,” Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference, 2007.
- Speaker: “A Surety’s Inherent Right to Perform,” Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference, 2007.
- Speaker: Understanding and Managing Bond Risks, a Watt Tieder seminar, multiple locations, 2006.
- Author: “Federal,” Performance Bond Manual of the 50 States, 2006.
- Author: “Federal and State Requirements for Service Upon a Surety,” The Federal & Surety Desk Reference Book, American Bar Association, 2006.
- Speaker: “Early Claims Evaluation as a Source of Salvage,” Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference, 2005.
- Speaker: “The Contractor, the Surety and the Federal Government,” a Watt Tieder seminar, multiple locations throughout 2004.
- Speaker: “Construction Scheduling 101: Understanding Construction Scheduling, Critical Path Analysis, Delay, Disruption and the Rights of the Surety,” a Watt Tieder seminar, multiple locations throughout 2003.
- Author: “The Surety’s Procedures for Preserving and Defending Its Rights Following a Default Termination,” The Construction Lawyer, Winter 2002.
- Lecturer and Author: “A Surety’s Guide For Evaluating Construction Claims,” Northeast Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference, 2002.
- Speaker: “The Contractor’s and Surety’s Winning Strategies to Beat a Default Termination,” Construction SuperConference, 2001.
- Lecturer and Author: “The Surety Analyst’s Procedure Checklist Following a Default Termination,” Northeast Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference, 2001.
- Lecturer and Co-Author: “Combating Corruption in International Business Transactions,” Construction SuperConference, 2000.
- Lecturer and Author: “So You Want Your Money Back? – A Financing Surety’s Guide to Securing the Recovery of Contract Proceeds and Claims,” Northeast Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference, 2000.
- Lecturer and Author: “A Surety’s Winning Strategies to Beat a Default Termination,” and “How to Beat a Default Termination,” Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference, 1999.
- Speaker: “How the Owner Assures Completion of Its International Project,” Millennium Construction SuperConference, 1999.
- Author: “An Overview of Construction Contracting Under Greek Law,” The International Construction Law Review, Issue 3, 1998.
- Speaker: “The Global Project: What is it? How is it Done? Why Technology Makes it Possible?” Construction SuperConference 1998.
- Lecturer: “International Projects,” Construction SuperConference, 1997.