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Construction Law firms that offer expert services to the Building Trades Industry

Connell Foley LLP - 85 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey 07068    tel;(973)535-0500 fax; (973)535-9217  firm@connellfoley.com Connell Foley LLP is a full service law firm established in 1936. The firm now includes over eighty-five lawyers engaged in a wide range of specialties, including civil litigation, corporate, banking, intellectual property and on-line law, real estate, environmental and land use, taxation and estate planning, personal injury, insurance, bankruptcy, toxic torts and other fields. Connell Foley LLP's construction law group iscommitted to helping industry professionals meet the challenges of today's constantly changing construction environment. The firm represents owners, developers and contractors in all phases of construction law disputes.The group's partners serve as general counsel to the Associated General Contractors of New Jersey, Inc., the Construction Industry Advancement Program, Consulting Engineer's Council, and the New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technologists, and have served as chair for four separate terms of the New Jersey State Bar Association's Construction and Public Contract Law Section.

Dann Forensic Architects - 34 Cold Hill Road Mendham (County: Morris) NJ 07945
Telephone: 973-543-5985 Email: edann@dannforensicconsultants.com States: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, greater New York City, Long Island, Connecticut and Upstate New York.
Description: Elise Dann, R.A., C.L.A. is a registered architect and landscape architect with over thirty years of experience. For the past ten years, Dann has focused on litigation support for both plaintiff and defense attorneys, and insurance companies. Investigations include premises liability cases such as trips and falls, injuries related to building elements and grounds, playground injuries, and claims of defective construction, including professional liability issues. Dann is also a specialist in applicable building codes and standards for older buildings. DANN FORENSIC CONSULTANTS is a collaboration between Elise Dann, R.A., C.L.A., LLC and a select group of experienced forensic engineers.

Eckert Seamans -26 Tanner Street Second Floor Haddonfield, NJ 08033  Telephone 609.427.6240  Facsimile 609.427.0611 -is capable of providing the complete range of legal services required by any participant in the construction industry. The firm's client base includes owners and developers in the public and private sectors, general and specialty contractors, bonding companies, design profession-als, construction managers, equipment manufacturers and material suppliers. Attorneys in the firm's Construction Law Group are well versed in the business aspects of the construction industry as well as the law.  Their collective experience spans a provision of services from project financing to post-construction claims litigation on a wide array of commercial and industrial projects, including high-rise buildings, light-rail transit systems, nuclear and fossil fuel power plants, nursing homes, schools, shopping malls, historic renovations, bridge and highway construction, prisons, steel mills, continuous galvanizing lines, hydroelectric projects, sports and entertain-ment facilities, ships, cogeneration and alternative energy projects, development communities, and water and wastewater treatment plants.

Fabyanske Law Firm -  The law firm of Fabyanske, Westra, Hart, & Thomson, P.A. concentrates on providing legal services to the real estate and construction industries. We have worked extensively in both the public and private sectors, and our clients span all sectors of the industry, and include contractors, owners, design professionals, subcontractors, sureties, insurers and lenders across the United States. Because of our experience in resolving disputes, many clients engage the firm for preventive planning. Such planning includes contract review and negotiation and risk allocation advice. In today’s complex legal and business environment, poor planning can result in catastrophic losses. Contact: Ryan Miner – Business Development, 612-359-7679, rminer@fwhtlaw.com

Goldberg Segalla LLP - Construction Litigation Practice Group - offers its clients a Construction Litigation Practice Group with extensive counseling and litigation experience related to a wide variety of construction disciplines. We represent contractors, construction managers, building owners, architects, engineers and suppliers in all types of public and private construction and development. We help our clients to identify issues, solve problems and resolve disputes during contract formation and the performance period. We regularly counsel our clients on litigation avoidance and work closely with them to confront and resolve issues in the field, proving that a prompt response often prevents delay, uncertainty and costly litigation. We represent clients in state and federal courts as well as alternative dispute resolution forums in connection with litigation and claims arising out of the construction process, including contract performance and termination issues, mechanic’s liens, payment or performance bond claims, and defective or negligent design claims. We routinely handle a full range of construction disputes and litigation with particular experience in the following representative practice areas, which we would handle for your insureds: - Acceleration and compression claims - Bid protests - Breach of contract claims - Change orders - Collection remedies - Construction insurance and bad faith issues - Damage analysis - Delay and extra work claims - Design and construction defect claims - Mechanic’s liens - Payment/performance bond disputes - Prompt payment and retention issues - Real estate and development contracts - Scheduling delays and impacts - Surety and bond claims - Warranty issues and remedies

Goldring & Goldring, P.A. - 125 Half Mile Road, Suite 105, Red Bank, NJ 07701-6749
telephone: 732-530-5400    fax: 732-530-0614   email:   goldring@att.net
  Goldring & Goldring, P.A. specializes in all aspects of commercial real estate construction, as well as yacht and
ship acquisition and construction/refitting matters, commercial real estate sales, leasing and development, federal and state litigation and business transactions. We are committed to providing our clients with helpful insight with an emphasis on forethought, long term analysis, and practical, economically viable, solutions.

Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst & Doukas LLP - 40 Paterson Street New Brunswick (County: Middlesex) NJ 08901
Telephone: (732)545-4717 Fax: (732)5454579 Email: vmyteberi@hoaglandlongo.com States: Construction Law, General Legal Consultation
Description: Hoagland Longo's Construction Law Department provides a full range of legal services to the many clients who are involved with different aspects of construction. Our clients include design professionals, land surveyors, contractors and site owners who are involved with projects ranging from additions to private residences to large scale commercial construction. Andrew J. Carlowicz, Jr. and Lawrence P. Powers serve as co-partners in charge of this department. With great success, we have represented clients before the State Courts, Federal Courts, various arbitration and mediation forums, and State Regulatory Boards. The litigation services we provide these clients include representation in disputes involving: professional architectural, engineering and surveying malpractice; construction site personal injury and property damage cases; building defect cases arising out of design errors or construction errors; construction liens; contractor delay damage claims; cost overruns; premises liability regarding personal injury claims against architects, engineers and contractors; claims against architects or engineers in connection with inspection of construction or administration of the contract; condominium defect cases; and bid protests. Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, is counsel to AIA-New Jersey, the New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers and ASLA-New Jersey, and has been approved as panel counsel for most of the professional liability insurance companies that underwrite claims in New Jersey.Our attorneys also provide our clients with general legal consultation regarding: preparation of contracts; risk management; negotiation of contract disputes; and indemnity agreements. The extensive experience of our attorneys allows us to meet the specific needs of each individual client and provide sound advice and zealous representation in any facet of construction.

Johnson & Conwat, LLP - 18 Sycamore Avenue HO Ho Kus (County: Bergen) NJ 07423
Telephone: (201) 447-5600 Fax: (201) 447-2080 Email: gjohnson@jnclaw.com  States: New Jersey; New York
Description: We are a small, highly rated (AV) firm that represents companies, professional firms, agencies, and individuals engaged in heavy/highway, commercial and residential construction. We provide legal advice on a wide range of issues including contracts, employment, construction liens, HOW Warranty claims and regulatory matters (such as wage and hour investigations and compliance by home improvement contractors with New Jersey\'s Consumer Fraud Act). We also handle litigation in the courts and before state agencies and alternative dispute resolution bodies for private and public sector clients, including public authorities, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, developers and homeowners.

Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, LLP - The elements that contribute to a winning relationship - that's what you'll get at Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, LLP. You win. Because of commitment, service and vision. That's why we are known as the "Can Do" firm. We pride ourselves on our long-term relationships with clients who consider us not just a law firm but an integral component of their businesses. In addition to our strong client/advocate relationships, this knowledge, experience and quality of legal service has earned us an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell and the respect of our peers. KDV is a national organization with offices in New York (Woodbury, LI and Manhattan, NY), New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California. - Construction & SuretyDirectors & Officers Liability - Employment Practices Liability - Professional Liability - Labor & Employment - Construction & Surety - Commercial Litigation ---- As part of its Construction Law and Surety practice, KDV offers a comprehensive range of services to developers, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, architects, engineers and other design professionals, material suppliers and surety companies. Our litigation philosophy –whatever the claim--is based upon a view toward cost effectiveness and sensitivity to the client. KDV prides itself on quickly developing a strategy for early claim resolution, whether through settlement or motion. Andrew L. Richards, Esq. KDV handles disputes with respect to both private and public construction projects, prosecuting and defending breach of contract, performance and payment bond, non-payment, defective work, mechanic’s lien, and delay claims. Additionally, KDV has represented design professionals in a variety of claims including condominium and cooperative building design and construction defects, commercial building design and construction defects, and school construction design and construction defects. Additionally, the firm has expertise in matters involving the suitability of materials specifications; sufficiency of structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing design specifications; civil engineering design defects, and contract and insurance coverage disputes, and non-payment.

Law Offices of Miriam N. Jacobson, - ( Home office is in PA)1528 Walnut St., Suite 501 Philadelphia   PA  19102  telephone:  215-546-2400  fax:   215-546-1258    email:  MNJLaw@aol.com PA and NJ  Representing individuals and businesses in their Real Estate and Estate Planning Needs

McCarter & English Construction Industry Practice Group - serves a wide range of industry clients in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. We represent owners, architects & engineers, construction managers, contractors, developers, subcontractors and suppliers in matters ranging from project planning to dispute resolution. Our depth of talent and breadth of experience brings a unique set of advantages to our clients: We Know the Business. Every member of our team brings in-depth knowledge of the special features of the construction industry. We know the relationships, traditions, risk allocations and other issues unique to the industry that can mean the difference between success and failure. We Know the Law. Construction law is a specialized field, and no client wants to pay for his lawyer to climb the learning curve. As we come to every engagement already aware of the rules governing our clients’ issues, we can turn quickly to identifying the rights and obligations that protect their interests. We Follow a Practical, Problem-Solving Approach. Our goal is to use legal tools to achieve business solutions. We Deliver Fast And Flexible Responses To New Issues. Construction projects are time sensitive – clients do not have the luxury of awaiting slow answers to pressing questions. We track developments in the industry, responding quickly to clients and keeping them ahead of the curve on exposures and opportunities.We Utilize the Latest Technology. Our sophisticated litigation support, document management and presentation technology systems quickly and reliably exchange information with our clients’ systems, and assist in presenting arguments and issues persuasively in any forum.

MOHEN, CRAIG & TREACY LLP -   email: admin@mct-law.com   MOHEN, CRAIG & TREACY LLP was formed in 1997 upon the merger of practices from two predecessor law firms. Our principal attorneys work with an extensive network of experienced legal professionals with broad resources and a unique combination of legal, practical and political skills.  The firm's construction law practice specializes in surety law, government contracting, state and municipal contract law. Our attorneys practice before all regional federal and state courts, from three principal offices in New York and New Jersey.

Morgan Lewis  - 502 Carnegie Center Princeton, NJ 08540 Tel: 609-919-6600 Fax: 609-919-6639 -represents a diverse clientele and provides a variety of services for domestic and international construction projects.We represent large and small clients in all sectors of the construction industry, as well as the owners and developers of capital projects. Industry clients include integrated engineer/constructors, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, architects and sureties. Our construction law experience extends to projects in almost every state in the United States and in more than 30 other countries.

Ogletree Deakins - Construction Industry Group provides the highest quality counseling and legal service to participants in the construction industry. We serve regional, national, and international contractors, subcontractors, and owners, with dedication to developing a thorough understanding of the construction process and the businesses involved in it. Our attorneys have practical experience in building construction, which benefits our clients at every stage of the construction process, from inception through project close-out. The Construction Industry Group regularly assists clients in all aspects of the business of construction. We counsel our clients in labor and employment matters, draft and negotiate contracts for various project delivery systems, develop subcontract programs and assist in project administration. We resolve construction claims disputes, but strive to prevent conflicts by emphasizing risk management, planning, early intervention, claims prevention and avoidance techniques. When disputes arise, we are there to help resolve contentious issues before they result in protracted litigation. When claims cannot be avoided, our attorneys use their extensive skills in mediation, arbitration and litigation to develop, present and defend construction claims. Such claims include contract disputes, changed work, delays, unforeseen conditions, workmanship and construction defects, among others. By taking a strategic and pragmatic approach, we assist our clients in achieving efficient, positive results.

Tesser & Cohen -   946 Main Street   Hackensack  NJ   07601
telephone: (201)343-1100     fax:  (201)343-0885    email: TesCoLaw@aol.com   New York and New Jersey
Tesser & Cohen is a law firm that specializes in construction law and construction litigation. Tesser & Cohen handles bid protest actions, liens, surety bond claims, preparation of contracts, and handling of arbitration and commercial litigation.
 

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