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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.
Couch White represented AGC in a challenge regarding the implementation of regulations to Order 192 by the MTA.
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The firm has in-depth industry experience and a high level of business acumen.
No matter how complex the issue, Couch White never disappoints.
Couch White very much understands the different perspectives of the various participants in a construction project, and in any resulting construction dispute.
The team is great to work with. It is responsive and follows through with expected results.
Some of the best and brightest attorneys in our area work at Couch White.
The firm has in-depth industry experience and a high level of business acumen.
No matter how complex the issue, Couch White never disappoints.
Couch White very much understands the different perspectives of the various participants in a construction project, and in any resulting construction dispute.
The team is great to work with. It is responsive and follows through with expected results.
Some of the best and brightest attorneys in our area work at Couch White.
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Don 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.
He knows how to break down complex topics into bites which decision makers can understand, and in a manner which leads to decisions advantageous to his client.
He provides answers to any issue that was brought to him with professionalism and expertise.
His customer service is second to none.
Joel Howard is a partner in Couch White's construction and complex/commercial litigation. 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.
A wonderful attorney.
Joel is a tremendous legal asset for our firm.
Joel is one of the foremost construction attorneys in New York State.
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.
He is very patient, calm and manages the client well.
Charlie Carluccio is a partner in Couch White's construction and complex/commercial litigation group. His focus area is in construction and he has experience in both state and federal courts, helping his clients to reach a successful outcome, in either litigation, mediation or arbitration.
He can work quickly, with lots of integrity.