Department profile
Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Construction

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey


Mandelbaum Barrett PC

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About

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Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Construction Group advises clients across the construction industry through every phase of a project, from contract negotiation and project planning to completion and dispute resolution. Ranked Band 3 in Chambers USA since 2024, the team is recognized for its practical, industry-focused approach to complex construction matters.

The group represents owners, developers, lenders, investors, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals on both private and public projects. Attorneys advise on contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, risk management, payment disputes, construction defects, delays, terminations, lien and bond claims, surety and insurance matters, and public bidding issues.

When disputes arise, the team represents clients in mediation, arbitration, and litigation involving payment claims, design and construction defects, delays, indemnity issues, labor matters, and personal injury claims.

The Construction Group works closely with the firm’s real estate, environmental, employment, bankruptcy, tax, and insurance attorneys to provide comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the needs of the construction industry.

Recent highlights include advising developers on construction contracts, representing clients in complex construction disputes, counseling parties on risk management and compliance, and handling public procurement and bid protest matters.

Chambers Review

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Construction - New Jersey

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Mandelbaum Barrett assists clients in navigating the legal technicalities of building, developing and managing construction projects. It represents a range of clients, including owners, developers, contractors and design professionals in contract negotiation and drafting, project oversight and dispute resolution.

Work Highlights

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  • Mandelbaum Barrett represented Black Equities Group, the owner/developer of a major industrial property in Kearny, New Jersey, which was being rehabilitated. The team negotiated and drafted the agreements with the general contractor and construction manager and handled the environmental abatement project contracts and approvals.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Mandelbaum Barrett has excellent litigators who are very knowledgeable in the field.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • The firm is nimble, responsive and provides assertive advocacy, while respecting client preferences.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt
    Band 1Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt

    Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt

    Jacqueline Vogt is adept at advising owners, developers and contractors in major contract negotiations. She also deftly handles construction defect disputes.

    • Jacqueline is one of the most knowledgeable construction lawyers in the tri-state area.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Jacqueline is responsive and sensitive to timelines.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Jacqueline is a knowledgeable, excellent construction lawyer and litigator.

      Construction respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Mandelbaum Barrett PC (1)

New Jersey

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