About

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.

Chambers Review

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Construction - New Jersey

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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. They regularly handle claims involving delay, defective design and construction issues as well as bidding disputes and lien filings.

Work Highlights

  • Connell Foley represented Wood Group USA on the performance of engineering and design services for three manufacturing facilities.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Fleder
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Mark Fleder
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Senior Statespeople
Mark Fleder is valued for his ability to handle major construction projects and litigation on behalf of public owners and general contractors.

One of the legacy NJ construction lawyers.

Very effective and everyone respects him.

Michael X. McBride
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Michael X. McBride
1
Band 1
Michael McBride is highly regarded for his deep expertise advising owners and developers on major construction projects and disputes.

He is very practical and builds very good relationships with the client.

Peter Smith
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Peter Smith
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Band 1
Peter Smith is deeply experienced in the litigation and arbitration of construction disputes and is recognized for his work as an arbitrator and mediator.

He's very knowledgeable.

Mitchell Taraschi
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Mitchell Taraschi
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Band 3
Mitchell Taraschi is co-chair 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.

Very diligent and responsive.

He is attentive, responsive, and listens to our needs.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Construction

Mark Fleder
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Mark Fleder
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Senior Statespeople
Michael X. McBride
1
Michael X. McBride
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Band 1
Mitchell Taraschi
3
Mitchell Taraschi
3
Band 3
Construction: Mediators

Peter Smith
1
Peter Smith
1
Band 1

Members

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Aaron H. Gould

Abigail Rossman

Brendan Judge

Elnardo Webster

Eric Weissman

J. Barry Cocoziello

Jae Joo

Jeffrey L. O'Hara

John Cosma

John D. Cromie

Joseph Murphy

Kevin R. Gardner

Margot N. Wilensky

Michael Bojbasa

Michael X. McBride

Michael X. McBride

Head of Department

Mitchell Taraschi

Mitchell Taraschi

Head of Department

Molly Kellett

Patricia A. Lee

Richard A. Jagen

Robert E. Ryan

Samuel Quatromoni

Stephen R. Turano

Zachary Nastro

Industries

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Bid Protests

Change Orders

Construction Accidents — Structural Failure and Collapse

Construction Claims

Construction Delay, Acceleration and Disruption Claims

Contract Administration and Performance

Contract Formation and Transactions

Default/Termination Claims and Surety Claims

Defective or Improper Design and Construction

Distressed Project, Lien Filings and Foreclosure Intervention

Environment and Green Building Construction