Department profile
Tannenbaum Helpern

Construction

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Tannenbaum Helpern

Rankings

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Construction - New York

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Tannenbaum Helpern is home to a respected construction practice handling transactional work, notably active in structuring design and other construction contracts. The group acts for a range of clients, including developers, owners and nonprofit institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Tannenbaum Helpern prepared and negotiated project agreements for Studio Daniel Libeskind Architect in relation to the construction of a 45,000-square foot complex for the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh.

Strengths

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  • The team gives practical, straightforward, business-oriented advice.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • The attorneys all have the same standard of professionalism. They are smart, honest, a pleasure to interact with and a kind group of people.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • The Tannenbaum team provides contracts written in plain English and, most helpfully, practical solutions. Its deep understanding of construction and the construction industry allows it to focus on building important community facilities.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • Tannenbaum has the capability to handle the most complex projects and relationships.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • When difficult or unique situations come up within a construction project, Tannenbaum Helpern can always bring in a subject matter expert and offer us good advice.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ken Block
    Band 1Ken Block

    Ken Block

    Ken Block is the co-chair of the firm's construction and design law practice. His recent work includes advising global real estate developers and major hospitals in contract and dispute-related issues.

    • When there is a problem on a construction project, I always want Ken on our side.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • I implicitly trust Ken and value his advice.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 4Brandon Reiner
    Band 4Brandon Reiner

    Brandon Reiner

    Brandon Reiner has expertise in guiding developers, owners, landlords, tenants and other construction clients in a variety of matters, from daily operations of existing buildings to challenges arising from complex construction projects. He has notable experience representing clients in the healthcare sector.

    • It is always a pleasure to work with Brandon. He has a practical solution for every problem that means community projects can move forward safely.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Brandon Reiner is a tremendous negotiator.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Brandon is knowledgeable, experienced and very attentive to detail. He represents us very well.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Associates to watchHillel Sussman
    Associates to watchHillel Sussman

    Hillel Sussman

    Hillel Sussman has a growing practice assisting clients such as real estate developers, owners and joint venture partners with the drafting and negotiation of design and construction contracts. He is also well-placed to represent clients in the resolution of construction project disputes through mediation, arbitration and litigation.

    • Hillel is a very strong attorney and is good at helping us find a middle ground and efficiently getting us to an executed agreement.

      Construction respondentUSA

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