In this Q&A, principal attorney Abigail Staggers shares how her background in litigation, real estate, and construction law led her to Truss Faber—and why she thrives in the fast-paced construction industry.
Q. What was your path to a practice focused on construction law?
A. When I started my career, I worked alongside an experienced construction lawyer, focusing primarily on construction law, including government contracts. From there, I expanded my experience to encompass various litigation and corporate transactional matters. I dealt with commercial landlord-tenant disputes, employment disputes, real property disputes, land use issues, collection actions, commercial contract disputes, and state administrative appeals, among other legal matters.
My background in litigation, along with my experience in real property and real estate, often intersects with construction law. This combination enables me to provide comprehensive support to clients, helping them navigate the challenges they face on construction projects and their overall business operations.
Q. What brought you to Truss Faber?
A. The opportunity came along to join the Truss Faber team and once again focus primarily on construction and government contracts, which fit well with my long-term client relationships. I was also excited to work again with a longtime colleague, Kevin Fowler, so I jumped at the opportunity to return to my roots and haven’t looked back!
I appreciate the opportunities that a smaller firm provides clients. We can be more agile and flexible in responding to their needs, which is vital in the fast-moving construction industry.
Q. What excites you the most about your work at TrussFaber?
It’s exciting to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team comprised of highly intelligent and skilled colleagues. Each member is dedicated to a shared mission: to meet the diverse needs of our clients while consistently delivering exceptional quality in our work. I take great pride in knowing that our clients will benefit from the thoughtful and innovative problem-solving approaches our attorneys offer. Together, we strive to provide tailored solutions that address our clients' challenges and help them achieve their goals.