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Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

Construction

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Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

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Provided by Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

Greenbaum provides comprehensive legal representation to all stakeholders in the construction industry, including real estate developers, property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and design professionals. With experience encompassing both public and private projects from inception to final completion, our practice is built on a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the construction sector, allowing us to deliver proactive strategies and aggressive representation tailored to achieve a project's success. The firm’s construction capabilities include dedicated practices in Construction Contracting & Risk Management and Construction Litigation.

We partner with clients to achieve their business objectives by proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential legal and financial risks, ensuring that projects proceed smoothly and efficiently. This includes preparing and negotiating a comprehensive range of construction-related contracts, from owner-contractor agreements to subcontracts and design professional contracts, and advising on various project delivery systems. Our construction litigation team has deep experience in building construction and design defect litigation, and also provides representation in financial disputes that arise out of the New Jersey Construction Lien Law, surety and performance bond claims, and breach of contract and construction loan claims. 

Industries (1)

  • real estate

Chambers Review

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Construction - New Jersey

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis is an established practice focused on representing developers, owners, condominium associations and general contractors in litigation. The group is experienced in handling a broad range of disputes, including claims relating to defective construction and design, negligence and construction delays.

Work Highlights

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  • Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis represented the owners of a residential construction renovation project in Glen Ridge in asserting claims of construction delay, unapproved changes and defective construction against the builder, Orchard Hills Design & Construction.

Strengths

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  • The team has deep knowledge of construction litigation matters.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • The group is very conscious of commercial dynamics.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • Greenbaum attorneys has excellent commercial awareness.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Dennis A. Estis
    Band 1Dennis A. Estis

    Dennis A. Estis

    Dennis Estis is regularly called upon for his advice in litigation and arbitration. He is recognized for his expertise in condominium work.
    • Dennis is extremely knowledgeable.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 1Steven Nudelman
    Band 1Steven Nudelman

    Steven Nudelman

    Steven Nudelman's practice encompasses a wide spectrum of issues ranging from construction lien claims and disputes to contract negotiations and drafting. He represents a wide range of clients, including owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals.
    • Steven is an excellent attorney who has deep specialization in construction liens.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 3John D North
    Band 3John D North

    John D North

    John North's expertise includes disputes involving condominium association law.
    • John is an extremely impressive and thorough attorney.

      Construction respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP (3)

New Jersey

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