Construction
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania
Band 2
About
Provided by Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
Cohen Seglias has a significant presence in the construction industry representing construction and construction industry-related businesses. Over the past 30 years, we have grown from a three-attorney practice to one of the largest construction practices on the East Coast. Our nearly 50 fulltime construction attorneys represent more than 1,000 clients in the industry, including managers, general contractors, suppliers, design professionals, and a wide range of specialty trade subcontractors such as electrical, mechanical, concrete, flooring, and architectural glass. Over the years, we have worked for our clients on all types of projects, including bridges, water treatment plants, petrochemical plants, dams, highways, major office buildings, stadiums, hospitals, shopping centers, condominiums, government buildings, airports, factories, and schools.
At Cohen Seglias, we are involved in all phases of construction projects. We have extensive experience at the federal, state, and local levels, working to resolve virtually every issue that may arise. Our attorneys also work with clients to answer day-to-day questions on a wide variety of matters.
Chambers Review
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC has a robust construction team with expertise in litigation and complex contract negotiations. It is noted for representing a range of general contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry, including electrical, mechanical and concrete specialists. The firm is well versed in providing counsel on bid protests and bid withdrawals, and on issues concerning government procurement and the Miller Act.
Work Highlights
- Cohen Seglias represented G.M. McCrossin in an arbitration arising from a large bridge project in West Virginia, relating to damage claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have consistently been impressed with the depth of their knowledge and the quality of their thinking."
"They are a great firm, they're very responsive and they know the construction industry very well. They are also always very quick to respond and get us the information we need."
"I have consistently been impressed with the depth of their knowledge and the quality of their thinking."
"They are a great firm, they're very responsive and they know the construction industry very well. They are also always very quick to respond and get us the information we need."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Seglias attracts praise for his representation of contractors and subcontractors in complex disputes such as breach of contract and wrongful termination claims.
"He is a fierce advocate, very knowledgeable and very well prepared. He really knows construction law very well."
"He is a very talented lawyer."
Roy Cohen is routinely called upon to advise on contract negotiations and breach of contract disputes. He has experience counseling general contractors, construction managers, municipal authorities, private developers, architects, engineers and sureties.
"Clients love him."
Anthony Byler is commended for his work guiding clients, including public and private owners, contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers, through complex construction disputes. He appears in state and federal court as well as alternative dispute resolution forums.
"We have been extremely impressed with all aspects of our work with Anthony."
George Pallas has strong skills in construction litigation, including wrongful termination and breach of contract disputes. He acts as counsel for a range of clients, including contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on both public and private projects.
Jason Copley works on behalf of clients such as contractors and subcontractors, handling a range of construction disputes. His client base includes entities in the glass industry. Other than litigation, he also regularly drafts and negotiates construction contracts.
"He is a very talented lawyer."
Lane Kelman is a highly regarded attorney noted for his work in the construction space, representing developers, general contractors and trades. He also has experience in contract negotiation work.
"Lane is an awesome lawyer."
Lori Wisniewski Azzara is an experienced litigator with a strong track record in acting for owners, developers, contractors and others on complex construction claims in state and federal courts. Clients also rely on her assistance with contract negotiations.
"I really respect her. She is an excellent attorney."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
Pennsylvania
Members
Provided by Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
Anthony Bottenfield
Anthony L. Byler
Daniel Fierstein
Evan A. Blaker
Jennifer Budd
John A. Greenhall
Jonathan A. Cass
Jonathan Cass
Joseph Sine
Kathleen Morley
Lane F. Kelman
Lisa M. Wampler
Lori Wisniewski Azzara
Matthew Erlanger
Matthew Gioffre
Michael H. Payne
Robert O'Brien
Robert Ruggieri
Head of Department
Shawn R. Farrell
Industries
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Construction and Materials
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Government
Health Care
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