Michael McKenna

Practice Areas

With more than 40 years of construction litigation experience, Mike has been involved in some of the largest construction projects in the United States. He has participated in over 200 trials, mediations, and arbitrations across the country and internationally, resolving disputes over the construction of tunnels, subways, bridges, airports, sewers, foundations, marine, sub-aqueous and other heavy construction. He is a frequent speaker and author on various construction law topics.

Career

Mike has drafted major legislation including changes to the “One-Call” system; modifications to the NJ Public Utilities Relocation Act; and amendments to the NJ Contractual Liability Act. In January 2022, he took the helm of The Moles, a prestigious heavy construction organization, becoming the first attorney to serve as Executive Director.

Before earning his law degree, Mike worked as a project manager and design engineer and owned a private residential construction company.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association – Forum on Construction Law (National Trial Academy); Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (Law and Legislative Committee); Construction Industry Advancement Program of New Jersey (General Counsel); General Contractors Association of New York (Law and Legislative Committee); Utility and Transportation Contractors Association of New Jersey (Scholarship Committee)

Personal

Pace University School of Law, J.D.

Manhattan College, BSCE