Ken Lazaruk

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Construction: Mediators

New York

1 Years Ranked

Band 2

Construction

New York

16 Years Ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Mr. Lazaruk has more than 40 years’ experience in construction law with an emphasis on contract drafting and negotiations, alternate dispute resolution and litigation. His experience includes all aspects of construction law, emphasizing representation of owners and developers in the drafting and negotiation of design and construction agreements. He has a diverse background, including fields of law, design, construction, engineering and tax/finance. He has drafted and negotiated contracts for office buildings, affordable and high end residential towers, stadiums and public works/infrastructure.

Career

Duane Morris LLP: Partner, 2008-present; Thelen LLP: Partner, 2006-2008; Ross & Cohen: Partner, 1998-2006; Edwards and Zuck, P.C.: Consulting Engineers, General Counsel, 1997-1998; Zetlin & DeChiara: Partner, 1996-1997; Baer, Marx & Upham: Partner, 1994-1996; Shea & Gould: Partner, 1983-1994

Professional Memberships

American Arbitration Association; International Mediation Institute; American Society of Civil Engineers; National Society of Professional Engineers; Mediator, US District Court for the Eastern District of NY and Supreme Court of NY; Founding Member, firm’s NY Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Personal

New York Law School, J.D.; New York University Graduate School of Business Administration, M.B.A.; City College of New York, BCE

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Construction: Mediators - New York

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Ken Lazaruk is highlighted for his representation of owners and developers in transactional construction matters, particularly contract design and negotiation. He is also experienced in providing contract and disputes advice to nonprofit organizations, including those involved in health and social care.

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Construction - New York

Band 2

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Strengths

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I wouldn't hesitate to select him. He's fair, practical and smart.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

He's brilliant.

Construction: Mediators respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

I wouldn't hesitate to select him. He's fair, practical and smart.

Construction: Mediators respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

He's brilliant.

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