Practice Groups
Construction Law
Members of this Practice Group work in conjunction with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group and specialize in preparing and reviewing contracts, subcontracts and change orders on behalf of a diverse client base in the New York Construction Industry and represent both owners, contractors and subcontractors.
Attorneys in this Group evaluate, document and advance claims for change orders. They are familiar with the industry and its practices and as such clients receive an efficient analysis and presentation that integrates contract provisions, state law pertinent to the issues and the facts that constitute the basis for the claim. In addition to matters arising in the private sector, all of the attorneys in this Group offer our clients extensive experience with issues arising under Federal, New York State, New York City and other municipal agency construction contracts including matters with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Clients constantly consult with our attorneys in this Group on many issues after the Notice to Proceed has been issued and before any reason for a claim arises. For example, special rules pertain to the so-called Wicks-Trade or multiple prime contractors and construction managers that require interpretation and guidance and there are other rules pertaining to the filing of liens that differ dramatically from private to public owners. The members of this Group mediate, arbitrate or litigate the resolution of construction law disputes on behalf of general contractors, subcontractors, material vendors and private and public owners.
The Firm’s attorneys in this Group have consistently represented architects, engineers and other licensed professionals in the construction industry in the defense of errors and omissions claims and lawsuits as well as assisting them in drafting contracts concerning their employment including the review of non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements, independent contractor agreements and joint venture and teaming agreements acting on behalf of developers, owners and lenders.
For further information contact Craig Nisnewitz of our Firm.