Antonino Leone

Practice Areas

Construction & Public Contracts

Compliance

Crisis Response & Management

Dispute Resolution

Government & Internal Investigations

Procurement

Risk Management & Surety

Transactions

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

Connecticut Bar Association

Hartford County Bar Association

Massachusetts Bar Association

New York Bar Association

Rhode Island Bar Association

Associated General Contractors

Associated Builders and Contractors

American Society of Civil Engineers

Work Highlights

Represented a multinational public transportation contractor in an arbitration arising from a $700+ million infrastructure project, involving complex technical and construction defect claims related to equipment failures, resulting in a favorable settlement for the client with additional compensation.

Successfully negotiated a $2 million settlement for a public works roadway contractor in a dispute involving extensive delays, work change orders, and design complications in Connecticut, resulting in additional compensation and a time extension for the client.

Counseled a global energy contractor that successfully defended a $9.4 Million dollar claim from a subcontractor for several projects located in Japan and the continental U.S.

Obtained a jury verdict in excess of $2.4 Million on behalf of an owner against a general contractor and its performance bond surety.

Represented a heavy highway contractor that successfully obtained an eight-figure multi-million dollar arbitration decision against the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

Successfully defended a multi-million dollar claim on behalf of a general contractor on an environmental remediation project adjacent to the Hudson River.

Successfully mediated a settlement on behalf of an EPC Owner facing claims in excess of $64 Million for the construction of a new LNG Facility.

Successfully mediated a multi-million dollar settlement on behalf of a general contractor against the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for the construction of a 96 foot wide x 2,265 foot long bridge.

Successfully mediated a multi-million dollar settlement on behalf of an owner against its design professionals on a $100+ Million museum building project.

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Connecticut

Massachusetts

New York

Rhode Island

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

United States District Court for the District of Connecticut

United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island

Experience

Antonino (Tony) Leone is a seasoned construction attorney whose practice focuses on construction litigation, contract drafting, and negotiation. He brings extensive experience representing public and private owners, developers, designers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other construction industry clients across a broad range of vertical building projects and complex road, highway, and bridge infrastructure projects. Tony counsels clients through all phases of the construction lifecycle—from initial contract drafting and negotiation through project close-out and claims resolution. He has successfully handled a wide range of disputes involving bidding challenges, payment disputes, schedule delays, performance deficiencies, contract terminations, surety bond claims, and mechanic’s lien enforcement and defense.

In addition to his construction practice, Tony regularly represents and counsels clients in diverse business and commercial matters, including corporate formation and financing, contract drafting and negotiation, and employment issues. He advises and represents clients in both tort and contract claims and has litigated complex disputes in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings.

Tony brings a distinctive technical perspective to his legal practice. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked as a licensed professional structural engineer responsible for the design and analysis of structural systems and components, and the preparation of contract plans and specifications for highway bridges and commercial, industrial, and residential building projects ranging from $1 million to $350 million. This engineering background enables him to analyze complex technical issues, interpret construction documents, and communicate effectively with design and construction professionals. He currently maintains his registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut.

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