USA Guide 2026 : New York
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Couch White’s Construction Practice Group has served public and private sector clients in the construction industry for more than 35 years. Our understanding of the construction process and the relationships between Owners, Design Professionals, Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers sets us apart from other legal providers. We bring a deep understanding of the relevant laws, rules and regulations surrounding all aspects of the construction process. This includes competitive bidding, labor, claims, contracts, joint ventures, liens, insurance and surety issues. We are at the leading edge of developing legal issues and best practices that affect our clients. Our attorneys routinely handle matters involving various State Agencies participating in the construction industry (Department of Labor, MTA, Office of General Services, Department of Transportation, DASNY, NYSDEC, etc.). Our team can handle a wide range of issues and provide value in countless ways—and we’re here to help where you need us most. Learn more at couchwhite.com.
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The construction group at Couch White handles work in both public and private spaces and serves as counsel for well-known industry clients such as the Associated General Contractors of New York. The firm covers contracts, dispute/alternative dispute resolution, government procurement, FCA and claims.
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Couch White represented Marcy Excavation Services in negotiations with Casella Waste Management after a partial slope failure occurred in a project for which Marcy was the general contractor.
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Couch White understands the construction business and has relationships with government agencies. The firm is large enough to handle multiple legal issues and responds quickly.
The team's attentiveness to our needs along with its broad scope in the industry gives it a unique ability to help service our needs.
Couch White has a deep bench of widely respected and experienced attorneys with longstanding experience in the construction industry.
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Brendan Wolf is a partner at Couch White, specializing in construction and commercial/complex litigation. He has experience in both state and federal courts and handles issues from contract preparation to litigation. He also has experience dealing with DBE programs and the various issues facing female and minority-owned businesses.
Brendan is the guy I turn to when it comes to large contract negotiations.
Brendan is an outstanding attorney who brings the benefit of public sector general counsel experience to the table.
Donald Hillmann is the current chair of Couch White's construction and litigation groups. He focuses his practice on construction, litigation and real estate. Don has experience in both state and federal courts and is also involved in alternative dispute resolution. He regularly represents clients before government departments and handles work from procurement to labor law.
Don is a steady guiding force. His knowledge and practicality is spectacular.
Don is very creative and entrepreneurial.
Don consistently goes the extra mile to get results. Whether it’s taking additional steps to solve a problem or offering proactive solutions, he always shows a high level of commitment and follow-through. He does what it takes to work through challenges to get the job done and achieve favorable outcomes.
We've had nothing but good results with Don.
Don Hillman is responsive and has outstanding insight and perspective.
Joel Howard is a partner in Couch White's construction and complex/commercial litigation practices. He has experience in both state and federal courts and can aid clients in mediations and arbitrations also. He represents all aspects of construction, from owner/developers to subcontractors.
Joel is outstanding and serves us well.
Joel has a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience in construction law.
Joel is a pleasure to work with.
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John Hoggan
Brendan Baynes
Cole Stevens
Colin Wind
Adrianne Meicht
Brendan Wolf
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