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Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

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Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

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Construction - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Smith, Gambrell & Russell has notable experience counseling clients through the duration of construction projects, assisting with all legal needs. The team offers expertise in contract drafting and negotiating, as well as in litigation and ADR of unresolved claims. It is also adept in New York lien law matters and insurance issues relating to major construction projects.
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Work Highlights

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  • Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP continues to serve as outside construction counsel to the Rabsky Group in relation to a development project located at 259 East 72nd Street, New York.

Strengths

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  • The team has expertise and knowledge and can form fact-driven interpretations. It brings clarity to decision making.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • I can tell the attorneys are very passionate about their job and their dedication to the case is stunning.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • The team provides excellent and efficient litigation representation with a focus on practical results.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • I feel comfortable bringing the attorneys into the most complicated situations because they combine deep subject matter knowledge with sound judgment and a steady, solution-oriented approach.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • James Lotito
    James Lotito

    James Lotito

    James Lotito represents a wide range of clients including contractors, owners and developers in litigation, dispute resolution and contractual matters. He advises on projects including luxury and high-end residential buildings and hotel developments.

    • James' legal acumen and understanding of cases are beyond what you could reasonably expect.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • What distinguishes James from his peers at other firms is the combination of deep construction and development knowledge, practical judgment and genuine ownership of outcomes.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Jim's ability to provide counsel based on future outcomes has been instrumental to our success.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Michael Glanzman
    Michael Glanzman

    Michael Glanzman

    Michael Glanzman assists clients across the full spectrum of transactional and contentious construction matters. He has significant expertise in the design and negotiation of various construction agreements, claim preparation and insurance and New York lien law matters.
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  • Melissa Salsano
    Melissa Salsano

    Melissa Salsano

    Melissa Salsano represents public and private owners and developers, general contractors and construction managers in connection with construction and infrastructure projects. She draws on her background in civil engineering to provide project counseling, contract negotiation and dispute resolution services.

    • Melissa Salsano is knowledgeable and experienced and writes excellent motion papers.

      Construction respondentUSA
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