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Connell Foley LLP

Construction

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey


Connell Foley LLP

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Provided by Connell Foley LLP

With an unrivaled history in the construction industry, Connell Foley’s Construction Group understands the diverse regional challenges and risks faced by the construction industry. Owners and contractors rely on our extensive experience to guide them through the myriad legal issues that can arise — and potentially derail a project — during the planning, design, building, and operation of virtually every type of construction endeavor. Representing the full range of construction industry participants, we advise governmental entities, owners and developers, public utilities, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design and engineering firms, sureties, and guarantors.

Our team is comprised of a group of lawyers with substantial experience in all aspects of construction and development, from single-family homes to office towers, shopping centers, and power plants. Through direct experience and our ongoing interactions with architects, engineers, accountants, and other experts, our lawyers have substantial knowledge of the complex technical details involved in construction matters. Armed with this extensive understanding of the industry, we provide essential advice and counsel; draft, review, and negotiate contracts; analyze, prepare, prosecute, and defend contract claims; mediate or arbitrate; and litigate at both the trial and appellate levels.

Industries (11)

  • Contract Formation and Transactions
  • Contract Administration and Performance
  • Construction Claims
  • Defective or Improper Design and Construction
  • Change Orders
  • Construction Delay, Acceleration and Disruption Claims
  • Construction Accidents — Structural Failure and Collapse
  • Bid Protests
  • Distressed Project, Lien Filings and Foreclosure Intervention
  • Default/Termination Claims and Surety Claims
  • Environment and Green Building Construction

Chambers Review

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Construction - New Jersey

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Connell Foley is a leading construction firm with vast experience assisting governmental entities, owners, developers and contractors with contract negotiation and litigation. The group regularly handles claims involving delay, defective design and construction issues as well as bidding disputes and lien filings.

Work Highlights

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  • Connell Foley represents residential developer, Toll Brothers, in connection with the planning and construction of a USD100 million, 18-story mixed-use development in New York City.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleMark Fleder
    Senior StatespeopleMark Fleder

    Mark Fleder

    Mark Fleder is valued for his ability to handle major construction projects and litigation on behalf of public owners and general contractors.
  • Band 1Michael X. McBride
    Band 1Michael X. McBride

    Michael X. McBride

    Michael McBride is highly regarded for his deep expertise advising owners and developers on major construction projects and disputes.
    • Michael is a top-notch attorney.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 1Peter Smith
    Band 1Peter Smith

    Peter Smith

    Peter Smith is deeply experienced in the litigation and arbitration of construction disputes and is recognized for his work as an arbitrator and mediator.
  • Band 3Mitchell Taraschi
    Band 3Mitchell Taraschi

    Mitchell Taraschi

    Mitchell Taraschi is cochair of Connell Foley's construction group and delivers successful litigation outcomes for a diverse array of construction industry clients. His projects include large-scale developments of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects in New Jersey and New York, including projects in Newark, Jersey City, Hackensack, Manhattan and Queens.

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