Construction
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
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Provided by Duane Morris LLP
Duane Morris' Construction Group's lawyers provide a full range of legal services to clients in all aspects of construction and government contracting, including:
- Contracting with public and private entities
- Public/private partnership (P3) projects
- Bid protests and award disputes
- Owner/developer project management representation
- Construction administration services and risk management
- Contract interpretation, complex contract claims and surety litigation
- Claims preparation and negotiation
- Interference and installation/specification issues
- Contract defaults and terminations
- Delay and inefficiency claims
- Federal procurement issues/stimulus
- Alternative dispute resolution
- BIM (Building Information Modeling)
- Sustainable design and engineering
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), and green building
- Bid, payment, and performance surety bonds
- Insurance coverage and claim disputes
- Mechanic's liens
- Contractor licensing matters
- Property damage claims
- Labor and employment counseling
- OSHA compliance and workplace safety issues
Chambers Review
Duane Morris has a prominent construction practice with notable experience overseeing major developments and renovations in New York City. The team is well versed in all stages of project development and noted for counsel on front-end contract formation as well as dispute resolution. It has deep reserves of knowledge with regard to public procurement and public-private partnership projects. The firm acts for an impressive client base including architects, engineers and contractors, as well as owners and construction managers.
Work Highlights
- Duane Morris acted as construction counsel for Lincoln Avenue Capital, assisting them in drafting and negotiating design and construction agreements, day-to-day legal risk assessment, and insurance and business advice in connection with the development, design and construction of multiple housing and apartment projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Duane Morris is knowledgeable about procedures, always available and very responsive."
"The team are highly attentive to our issues and handle them with adequate urgency."
"Duane Morris is knowledgeable about procedures, always available and very responsive."
"The team are highly attentive to our issues and handle them with adequate urgency."
Notable Practitioners
Frederick Cohen has a widely respected construction practice offering extensive experience in delay, defect and structural failure disputes as well as construction contract negotiation for a range of commercial projects. He represents public and private owners, contractors and sureties. He is also known for his alternative dispute resolution practice, particularly as an arbitrator.
"Fred is great. He knows the issues and gets right to the heart of the matter. He is a fantastic arbitrator."
"He is a preeminent lawyer."
Allen Ross frequently acts as an arbitrator and mediator in construction disputes, drawing on his longstanding experience in the space.
"Allen is super-knowledgeable."
"Allen is a very good mediator."
"He is well respected and has been in the industry for a long time."
Ken Lazaruk is highlighted for his representation of owners and developers in transactional construction matters, particularly contract design and negotiation. He is also experienced in providing contract and disputes advice to nonprofit organizations, including those involved in health and social care.
"Ken Lazaruk is great."
"He is very good."
Mark Canizio is the chair of Duane Morris' construction group. He is a litigation specialist covering both construction and commercial law, with a focus on complex, high-value disputes. He frequently appears in court in connection with breach of contract and delay claims.
"Mark is a trusted adviser and trial counsel."
"He is a great lawyer."
Brian Shue advises on the transactional and dispute aspects of construction projects. He handles construction, architect and license agreements as well as the resolution of disputes through litigation and ADR proceedings.
"Brian is very responsive and proactive. He thinks about what is important for the client."
"He is a quality lawyer."
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