Drew E. Bartlett Esq.

Drew E. Bartlett is a graduate of the University of Maine and Roger Williams University School of Law. While at Roger Williams University School of Law, Attorney Bartlett was a member of the Roger Williams University Law Review and Honors Program. He additionally served as a Teaching Assistant for Contract Law, Property Law, and Criminal Law. Attorney Bartlett also served as Research Assistant focusing primarily on the corporate Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. While at Roger Williams University School of Law, Attorney Bartlett was selected to participate in the Corporate Counsel Externship and Business Startup Clinic.

Attorney Bartlett represents various members of the New England construction industry, including contractors, suppliers, and owners, and has extensive experience litigating complex construction disputes in Massachusetts courts. He regularly handles matters traversing both the public and private construction sectors. Attorney Bartlett routinely obtains successful outcomes related to motion practice and is highly skilled with respect to multifaceted discovery. He also routinely coordinates intricate expert analysis to assist clients in litigation.

Attorney Bartlett advises clients with respect to regulatory agencies and related state entities. He handles matters pertaining to DCAMM certification and has represented clients against Attorney General actions. Attorney Bartlett is experienced navigating the Massachusetts Building Code and related issues. He represents and counsels clients concerning mechanic’s lien and payment bond rights. Attorney Bartlett assists clients with public bid procedures and protests. He has guided clients with respect to prompt pay act implications and prevailing wage requirements. Attorney Bartlett also counsel clients with regard to project funding matters.

Attorney Bartlett has significant experience expeditiously responding to issues faced by his clients and routinely pursues injunctive relief on their behalf. He also regularly aids clients in obtaining pre-judgment security and is well equipped to protect his clients’ interests with respect to evasive counterparties.

Attorney Bartlett is well versed in handling Chapter 93A claims as well as Chapter 176D claims. He also regularly counsels clients as to insurance coverage matters and coordinates with insurance carriers to provide general liability defense.

Attorney Bartlett is also proficient in contract review and drafting. He possesses the vital understanding and attention to detail required to structure agreements to his clients’ benefit. Attorney Bartlett is able to counsel clients in a manner that mitigates contractual disputes after the fact, while also being able to analyze and address contractual issues as they arise. He also assists clients with entity governance related issues. Attorney Bartlett has experience with various forms of dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and trial. He is well equipped to achieve favorable informal settlement arrangements on behalf of his clients.

Attorney Bartlett regularly engages with Massachusetts construction industry associations, including the Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts and Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts. Attorney Bartlett endeavors to provide each client with honest, competent, practical and decisive advice. He understands the complex cost benefit analysis inherent in his client’s goals and always prioritizes mitigating risk and financial burden. Attorney Bartlett works to provide creative, efficient, and flexible solutions prior to intensive litigation. When litigation is necessary, Attorney Bartlett is both skilled and unyielding in his approach. Attorney Bartlett provides his clients with level-headedness, diligence, and reliability.