Chambers Review
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Construction - New Jersey
What the Team is Known For
FBT Gibbons is a well-known practice which frequently represents general contractors and owners in contract drafting and negotiation, P3 matters, litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The group is also experienced in claims involving design and construction defects, delay, public bidding and breach of contract.
Strengths
Gibbons has a great team of extremely responsive and supportive attorneys.
The firm is distinguished by its attention to detail, understanding of complex transactions from legal and practical perspectives, and its responsiveness to client needs.
The firm's significant expertise was a given but its client service was over and above expectations.
Work Highlights
FBT Gibbons represented Georgia Renewable Power and its affiliates in a dispute with a contractor and subcontractor concerning the construction of biomass power plants in Georgia. The team secured a favorable settlement that resolved parallel arbitration and federal court proceedings involving claims of defective design and construction, fraud and breach of warranty.
Notable practitioners
Peter Torcicollo is co-managing partner of the firm and is esteemed for his practice representing general contractors and owners in leading litigation and arbitration. He regularly handles negligence and delay claims.
Lisa Lombardo represents both plaintiffs and defendants and has experience drafting and negotiating contracts. She works with owners, contractors, subcontractors and designers on contracts for projects involving academic centers, public schools, laboratory facilities, office buildings, energy facilities, public/private projects and building additions of various sizes.
Lisa is very good at her craft and has attention to detail.
