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Venable LLP

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Venable LLP

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Construction - New York

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Venable houses a well-known construction team, noted for its experience with large infrastructure projects. It handles the full spectrum of construction matters, with special expertise on transactional work, including contract negotiation. The team represents a range of clients including owners, contractors, architects and public agencies.
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Work Highlights

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  • Venable continues to advise InvestMates Real Estate on its construction project at 19-37 Clay Street in Brooklyn, which involves drafting and negotiating agreements, subcontracts and vendor proposals.

Strengths

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  • The team does contract negotiation and litigation very well.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • The team is always very professional and stands for the best interests of its clients.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Brian G Lustbader
    Brian G Lustbader

    Brian G Lustbader

    Brian Lustbader handles contract drafting and negotiation as well as litigation and frequently acts for owner or developer-side clients. He offers particular expertise assisting clients in neighboring property issues.

    • Brian is a terrific guy and a very good lawyer.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Brian has very good understanding of the engineering involved in construction projects. I would recommend Brian to anyone.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Russell Wolfson
    Russell Wolfson

    Russell Wolfson

    Russell Wolfson represents owners, developers, contractors, architects and engineers in all stages of a construction project, from contract drafting to claims.

    • Russell is commercially aware, effective, smart on the law and can deal with difficult opposing counsels. He is an excellent all around lawyer who is able to handle construction and real estate transactions as well as litigation.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Katherine R Peluso
    Katherine R Peluso

    Katherine R Peluso

    Katherine Peluso is an associate at Venable's New York office. She focuses her practice on construction and commercial litigation. She regularly handles disputes and leads mediations.

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