Timothy R. Ryan

Practice Areas

Construction

Career

Tim counsels general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, and design professionals on all aspects of construction law. He is an experienced litigator, representing clients in construction litigation matters throughout the state and federal courts of New Jersey. Tim has significant experience litigating construction lawsuits arising out of design claims.

Prior to joining Cohen Seglias, Tim was an associate at a prominent national firm where his practice focused on defending design professionals in professional liability matters. He also completed a fellowship with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General – Financial Crimes Unit where he investigated and prosecuted white-collar crimes.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association (ABA)

General Contractors Association of New York (GCANY) – Law and Legislation Committee

New Jersey Alliance for Action

New Jersey Professional Engineers in Construction (PECNJ)

New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) Construction Law Section

Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) – Golf Committee

Personal

What is your favorite sports team/favorite college team?

Penn State Football – We are!

Awards

Work Highlights

Successfully represented the Utility Transportation and Contractors Association (UTCA) and the New Jersey Asphalt Paving Association in challenging the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) implementation of shear testing requirements and penalties. Obtained a stay from the Appellate Division, resulting in program revisions and agency collaboration with the industry.

Represented a contractor in compelling arbitration in a dispute involving a $75 million industrial facility in Gibbstown, New Jersey. Secured reversal of a trial court ruling and a stay of overlapping subcontractor claims pending arbitration.

Represented a contractor in litigation involving bridge construction work for the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners. Pursued claims for unforeseen conditions, design issues and delay-related costs while coordinating with multiple third-party defendants.

Represented a contractor in a multi-party dispute with the Atlantic City Boardwalk Redevelopment Corporation (ACBRC) over alleged design and construction defects in a public utility facility. Negotiated a testing protocol that may lead to dismissal of all claims against the client.

Represented a contractor in litigation with the Gloucester County Improvement Authority (GCIA) involving a landfill closure project. Secured a complete dismissal with prejudice of all claims through mediation and motion practice.

Advised a design-builder on contract administration, change orders, delay claims and risk management for a $235 million infrastructure project with the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA). Supported mediation and strategic resolution of outstanding claims.

Represented a contractor in litigation with NJDOT concerning a major bridge project involving defective wire rope specifications and associated claims. Developed a strategy to bifurcate central issues for trial efficiency.

Represented contractors in disputes with NJDOT involving Requests for Equitable Adjustment, retainage disputes and extended general conditions related to the Pulaski Skyway rehabilitation project.

Represented a joint venture contractor on the Portal North Bridge project with NJ Transit and Amtrak. Advised on access, environmental and delay-related claims and successfully opposed a temporary restraining order in related litigation.

Represented a contractor in seeking compensation from NJDOT due to differing site conditions and schedule impacts on a viaduct rehabilitation project. Assisted with formal claim preparation and agency negotiations.

Advised a contractor on a major bridge rehabilitation project for NJTA involving flawed design specifications. Supported evaluation of potential project restructuring options, including termination or suspension.

Provided ongoing counsel to contractors working on multi-phase transportation projects for NJDOT, including delay claims, Requests for Equitable Adjustment and settlement strategy.

Represented a contractor in preparing and pursuing more than $25 million in claims arising from unexpected conditions and project delays on a highway improvement project administered by NJDOT.