Mansoor Ahmed is a highly accomplished construction and litigation attorney with over a decade of experience representing contractors, developers, and business owners across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and the broader New England region. As a founding partner of McNamara, Ahmed & Tripathy LLP, Mansoor focuses on delivering strategic legal counsel in construction disputes, bid challenges, regulatory compliance, and real estate transactions.
Clients value Mansoor’s unique background, combining deep legal expertise with firsthand experience in the construction and development industries. He has successfully handled and tried complex construction litigation matters, including multi-million-dollar claims involving public owners, design professionals, and project managers. His ability to present technically complex disputes clearly and persuasively in court has earned favorable verdicts in both bench and jury trials.
Mansoor also has extensive experience representing clients in bid protests and procurement disputes on both federal and state-funded construction projects. He advises contractors on responding to disqualifications, challenging unfair awards, and ensuring compliance with procurement laws and procedures. His work includes navigating DCAMM, DOT, and FAR requirements, positioning clients to secure and defend public contracts with confidence.
Earlier in his career, Mansoor served as a criminal prosecutor in Miami, trying over 70 cases—including more than 30 jury trials—giving him unmatched courtroom experience that translates into powerful advocacy for his clients.
Core Services
- Construction litigation and dispute resolution
- Bid protests and procurement appeals (state and federal)
- Public contract compliance (DCAMM, DOT, FAR, Davis-Bacon)
- Contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management
- Real estate development and commercial transactions
- Employment and partnership disputes
- Defense in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions
Representative Successes
- Lead counsel in construction defect and professional liability suits against public entities and OPMs
- Successfully challenged bid rejections and defended contract awards on public infrastructure projects
- Advised clients on compliance with prevailing wage, DBE/MBE certifications, and public contracting standards
- Secured favorable settlements in complex multi-party construction disputes
- Negotiated scale property and development deals for residential and commercial projects
Publications
- Construction Contract Claims, Co-Author, Massachusetts Construction Law and Litigation, MA-CLE, Chapter 7-1 (2024)
- The Contractor’s Consent to Assignment of Contract to the Lender: Be Careful What You
- Consent To, Co-Author, High-Profile Magazine (June 24, 2022)
Bar Admissions & Credentials
- Massachusetts
- Florida
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, Massachusetts
Education
- J.D., Notre Dame Law School
- B.A., English, Boston College
