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Zetlin & De Chiara LLP focuses its practice on all aspects of construction law and the built environment. Our attorneys provide sophisticated legal and business counsel to real estate owners, developers, financial institutions, owner's representatives, design professionals, construction managers and contractors. We are committed to meeting our clients' legal and business advisory needs and exceeding their expectations for service.
The firm provides counsel throughout the planning, design and construction process, from drafting and negotiating contracts to outlining risk management strategies. Large-scale projects frequently lead to costly disputes. Zetlin & De Chiara has extensive experience representing clients in litigation and alternative dispute resolution, and also advises on business formation, licensing and corporate issues.
Many of our attorneys have in-house construction counsel experience, architecture and engineering degrees, and LEED accreditation.
Zetlin & De Chiara has been on the forefront of new approaches, solutions and models for advancing the construction process for clients. We advise clients on the benefits and challenges of new technologies, innovative methodologies, alternative construction delivery methods and industry trends, including:
- Design-Build
- Public-Private Partnerships (P3s)
- Project Labor Agreements (PLAs)
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
Zetlin & De Chiara is committed to enhancing the landscapes of our communities by partnering with our clients and helping to bring their projects to life. We are focused on producing superior results that lead to successful projects and satisfied clients.
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- New York801 Second Avenue, New York, New York, USA, NY 10017
- Web: www.zdlaw.com
- Tel: +1 212 682 6800
- Fax: +1 212 682 6861
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Jaimee Nardiello Leads Discussion at Commercial Observer's 2nd Annual Retail Forum
Jaimee Nardiello, a partner at leading construction law firm, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP, and other real estate leaders will examine the state of the retail market in 2018 and share their perspectives on key issues at Commercial Observer’s 2nd Annual Retail Forum on Thursday.
Jaimee Nardiello Selected for Crain’s Inaugural List of Leading Women Lawyers
Leading construction law firm Zetlin and De Chiara LLP announced today that Jaimee Nardiello, a Partner at the firm, was selected for Crain’s inaugural list of Leading Women Lawyers in NYC.
Jaimee Nardiello To Be Honored By The Mann Charitable Foundation As A “Leading Lady”
Ms. Nardiello is being honored for her exceptional work as an attorney in the building industry and her leadership as president of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) New York.
Senior Partner Carol J. Patterson To Moderate CREW NY 2018 Powerful Women in Real Estate Panel
A powerful woman in her own right, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Senior Partner Carol J. Patterson will lead a discussion of like‐minded women in the real estate industry at Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) New York’s 2018 Powerful Women in Real Estate Luncheon.
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Ranked Tier 1 in U.S. News' 2018 "Best Law Firms"
Zetlin and De Chiara LLP announced today that the firm has been selected as National Tier 1 in the areas of Construction Law and Construction Litigation by U.S. News for its 2018 “Best Law Firms” 2018 ranking.
Partner James J. Terry to Present at PLI’s 19th Annual Commercial Real Estate institute
Partner James J. Terry of leading construction law firm Zetlin & De Chiara LLP will be a featured speaker at the Practicing Law Institute’s 19th Annual Commercial Real Estate institute in New York on December 4 and 5, 2017.
Carol Patterson Named Barrier-Breaker by Commercial Observer
Carol J. Patterson, Senior Partner at construction law firm Zetlin & De Chiara LLP was honored by the Commercial Observer at its first-ever Women in Construction Awards for her precedent-setting achievements.
Joeann Walker of Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Selected As A Top Young Professional For 2018 By ENR
Leading construction law firm Zetlin and De Chiara LLP announced today that Joeann Walker, an Associate at the firm, was named one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) top young professionals in the New York region for 2018.
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Promotes Roy Schwartz to Principal
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Roy Schwartz to Principal.
Zetlin & De Chiara Expands with Three New Hires
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP today announced that Elissa Rossi has joined the firm as an Associate Principal and Chengdong (C.D.) Xing and Anthony Riverso have joined as law clerks.
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Partner Jaimee Nardiello Elected President of CREW New York
Zetlin and De Chiara LLP congratulates Partner Jaimee Nardiello on being elected 2018 President of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) New York, the region’s leading advocacy organization for professional women in real estate.
Jaimee Nardiello of Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Recognized at City & State’s Annual Above & Beyond Gala
Partner Jaimee Nardiello of construction law firm Zetlin and De Chiara LLP has been selected as an honoree at City & State’s 7th Annual Above & Beyond Gala, receiving the Above & Beyond Award for Outstanding Women in Real Estate.
Jaimee Nardiello Leads Discussion at Commercial Observer's 2nd Annual Retail Forum
Jaimee Nardiello, a partner at leading construction law firm, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP, and other real estate leaders will examine the state of the retail market in 2018 and share their perspectives on key issues at Commercial Observer’s 2nd Annual Retail Forum on Thursday.
Jaimee Nardiello Selected for Crain’s Inaugural List of Leading Women Lawyers
Leading construction law firm Zetlin and De Chiara LLP announced today that Jaimee Nardiello, a Partner at the firm, was selected for Crain’s inaugural list of Leading Women Lawyers in NYC.
Jaimee Nardiello To Be Honored By The Mann Charitable Foundation As A “Leading Lady”
Ms. Nardiello is being honored for her exceptional work as an attorney in the building industry and her leadership as president of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) New York.
Senior Partner Carol J. Patterson To Moderate CREW NY 2018 Powerful Women in Real Estate Panel
A powerful woman in her own right, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Senior Partner Carol J. Patterson will lead a discussion of like‐minded women in the real estate industry at Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) New York’s 2018 Powerful Women in Real Estate Luncheon.
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Ranked Tier 1 in U.S. News' 2018 "Best Law Firms"
Zetlin and De Chiara LLP announced today that the firm has been selected as National Tier 1 in the areas of Construction Law and Construction Litigation by U.S. News for its 2018 “Best Law Firms” 2018 ranking.
Partner James J. Terry to Present at PLI’s 19th Annual Commercial Real Estate institute
Partner James J. Terry of leading construction law firm Zetlin & De Chiara LLP will be a featured speaker at the Practicing Law Institute’s 19th Annual Commercial Real Estate institute in New York on December 4 and 5, 2017.
Carol Patterson Named Barrier-Breaker by Commercial Observer
Carol J. Patterson, Senior Partner at construction law firm Zetlin & De Chiara LLP was honored by the Commercial Observer at its first-ever Women in Construction Awards for her precedent-setting achievements.
Joeann Walker of Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Selected As A Top Young Professional For 2018 By ENR
Leading construction law firm Zetlin and De Chiara LLP announced today that Joeann Walker, an Associate at the firm, was named one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) top young professionals in the New York region for 2018.
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Promotes Roy Schwartz to Principal
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Roy Schwartz to Principal.
Zetlin & De Chiara Expands with Three New Hires
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP today announced that Elissa Rossi has joined the firm as an Associate Principal and Chengdong (C.D.) Xing and Anthony Riverso have joined as law clerks.
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Partner Jaimee Nardiello Elected President of CREW New York
Zetlin and De Chiara LLP congratulates Partner Jaimee Nardiello on being elected 2018 President of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) New York, the region’s leading advocacy organization for professional women in real estate.
Jaimee Nardiello of Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Recognized at City & State’s Annual Above & Beyond Gala
Partner Jaimee Nardiello of construction law firm Zetlin and De Chiara LLP has been selected as an honoree at City & State’s 7th Annual Above & Beyond Gala, receiving the Above & Beyond Award for Outstanding Women in Real Estate.