Portrait of Tyler Asher

Tyler Asher

Attorney

Tyler Asher has a multifaceted commercial and construction litigation practice in which he handles disputes concerning contract, real estate, construction defect, government contracting, business torts, and insurance coverage issues. With his strategic and practical outcome-oriented approach to litigation, he empowers clients to make informed decisions and achieve optimal outcomes.

Tyler’s capabilities include handling claims involving complex commercial matters, general contractors and subcontractors’ issues, and properties involving new construction or renovated properties impacted by design, construction, material, and subsurface deficiencies. Licensed to practice in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., Tyler understands the distinct legal landscapes of each jurisdiction, making him uniquely equipped to advise and advocate for his clients’ specific needs.

In his government contracting practice, Tyler represents prime contractors and subcontractors in contract negotiation, formation, and in disputes with the government and other commercial entities. Tyler also represents clients in matters involving requests for equitable adjustments, bid protests, and contract claims before the Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and other Federal and State courts. 

Before becoming a lawyer, Tyler worked as a contract manager for a construction company for several years. This experience gave him a unique understanding of the challenges and nuances of contracting with government authorities and entities. While in law school, Tyler served as a law clerk to Chairman Chuck Grassley on the Senate Finance Committee: Oversight and Investigations Unit.

    Education

    • American University Washington College of Law (J.D.)
    • Clemson University (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Maryland
    • Virginia
    • District of Columbia
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Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Artful Donations: Exploring Museum Exchange
    In this episode of The Legal Canvas, host Caryn Keppler welcomes Robert Wainstein and Michael Darling, co-founders of Museum Exchange, the first digital platform dedicated to facilitating art donations to museums and nonprofit institutions across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the way collectors, artists, estates, and cultural organizations connect through charitable giving. Robert and Michael explain the inspiration behind Museum Exchange, the challenges they set out to solve, and how the platform has grown into a network of more than 400 museums. They walk listeners through the donation process—from evaluating artwork and matching donors with institutions to handling logistics, documentation, and tax considerations. Along the way, they discuss the realities of museum collecting, why many donations are declined, and how thoughtful placements can help preserve artists' legacies while expanding access to important works of art. The conversation also explores Museum Exchange's work with living artists, artist estates, hospitals, universities, and smaller regional museums, as well as the launch of the Charis Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit designed to steward significant collections before placing them with institutions that can best benefit from them. Robert and Michael conclude by sharing their vision for the future of charitable art transactions and how Museum Exchange is helping reshape philanthropy in the arts for generations to come.