Katharine E. "Katie" Kohm, Construction Attorney in Providence, Rhode Island
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Katharine E. "Katie" Kohm is an attorney based in Providence, RHODE ISLAND. The practice focuses on Construction.
- Based in
- Providence, RHODE ISLAND
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Construction
- Handles Construction matters from Providence, RHODE ISLAND.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
About Katharine E. "Katie" Kohm: Katharine E. "Katie" Kohm is an attorney based in Providence, RHODE ISLAND. The practice focuses on Construction.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Katharine E. "Katie" Kohm
Katharine concentrates on construction. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katharine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction cases in Providence, Rhode Island
Katharine takes construction matters in Providence, Rhode Island. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katharine agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Katharine E. "Katie" Kohm — Attorney of Rhode Island construction experience
Katharine E. "Katie" Kohm is an attorney based in Providence, RHODE ISLAND. The practice focuses on Construction.
Katharine Kohm focuses her practice on business dispute resolution and construction law. In her construction practice, Katie has represented owners, general contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors in state and federal courts and at arbitration and mediation proceedings throughout New England. In that capacity, Katie has provided advocacy to assert and defend claims involving bid protests, breaches of contract, change orders, cardinal change, default, defective work, delay, design defects, design-build projects, design-bid-build projects, differing site conditions, errors and omissions insurance, express warranties, lien waivers, implied warranties, indemnification, general liability insurance, mechanic’s liens, negligence, no-damages-for-delay clauses, private contracts, professional malpractice, public contracts, quantum meruit, pay-if-paid clauses, pay-when-paid clauses, payment bonds, performance bonds, prompt payment acts, retainage, the Spearin Doctrine, sureties, subrogation, terminations for cause, termination for convenience, unjust enrichment, waiver, among others.
Relative to business disputes, Katie has represented clients in various commercial industries including manufacturers, food servicers, hospitals, insurers, and real property developers and owners. She has experience defending and asserting claims involving breaches of contract, business valuation, breaches of fiduciary duties, commercial leases, employment-related disputes, alleged discrimination, option contracts, purchase agreements, and the uniform commercial code.
Katharine's approach to construction cases
Katharine Kohm focuses her practice on business dispute resolution and construction law. In her construction practice, Katie has represented owners, general contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors in state and federal courts and at arbitration and mediation proceedings throughout New England. In that capacity, Katie has provided advocacy to assert and defend claims involving bid…
The kind of cases Katharine takes
Katharine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction matters in Providence and the surrounding Rhode Island area.
Credentials
Katharine E. "Katie" Kohm's legal education and bar admissions
University of Richmond
J.D. · 2009
University of Virginia
B.S.
Katharine studied at J.D. in University of Richmond and B.S. in University of Virginia.
Law school and academic background
Katharine completed J.D. in University of Richmond and B.S. in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katharine runs in Rhode Island is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Katharine E. "Katie" Kohm
Katharine has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Katharine E. "Katie" Kohm in Providence, Rhode Island
Katharine's primary office is at Providence, Rhode Island, 02903. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Katharine E. "Katie" Kohm — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katharine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katharine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katharine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katharine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in Providence, Rhode Island
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katharine
Katharine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katharine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katharine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katharine E. "Katie" Kohm
How much does it cost to hire Katharine for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katharine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katharine offer a free consultation?
Katharine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katharine's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Katharine's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in Rhode Island typically take?
Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katharine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katharine take my case if I'm outside Providence?
Katharine is licensed in Rhode Island. Matters governed by Rhode Island law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katharine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katharine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katharine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katharine accepting new construction clients right now?
Katharine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Construction attorneys serving Providence, Warwick and Cranston in Rhode Island
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