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David J Pfeffer

David J Pfeffer

USA 2026

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David J. Pfeffer is a partner, chair of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice, and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. Pfeffer serves as a business partner to his clients – including real estate owners and developers, educational institutions, high-net-worth individuals, healthcare organizations, and cultural centers – and advises on all aspects of their construction, development, real estate, and business needs. His work has helped reshape skylines through some of the most significant construction and development projects in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Long Island City.

Mr. Pfeffer leverages his keen insight into the business climate to provide clients with sophisticated guidance in order to mitigate risks and manage their complex issues. Combining his understanding of business-focused solutions with a legal perspective, Mr. Pfeffer focuses his practice on project delivery strategies and the preparation and negotiation of design, construction, and related contracts for private and public real estate development projects. He handles matters such as contract preparation, development, continuing operation, leasing and dispute resolution, and also maintains an active practice in business negotiation.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Construction - New York

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Individual Editorial
David Pfeffer advises clients across the full spectrum of transactional and contentious construction matters. His areas of focus include the drafting and negotiation of contract, design and licensing agreements, as well as construction defect litigation.

Strengths

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  • David is fantastic. He is not just a lawyer, but is also practical and has business acumen and interpersonal skills.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • David Pfeffer consistently goes above and beyond. He is quick to answer calls, thorough in his guidance and immediately connects us with the necessary parties.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA

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