Ranking tables
Construction | USA
New Jersey
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 3 Years Ranked
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC 6 Years Ranked
Connell Foley LLP 6 Years Ranked
Gibbons P.C. 6 Years Ranked
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP 6 Years Ranked- Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas
- Tesser & Cohen, Attorneys At Law
Band 3
Lum, Drasco & Positan, LLC 5 Years Ranked
Mandelbaum Barrett PC 2 Years Ranked- Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylor, LLC
- Hedinger & Lawless LLC
- Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Armen Shahinian Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC6 Years Ranked
Bruce Meller Peckar & Abramson, P.C.15 Years Ranked
Dennis A. Estis Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP6 Years Ranked
Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt Mandelbaum Barrett PC6 Years Ranked
Michael F. McKenna Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC6 Years Ranked
Michael S Zicherman Peckar & Abramson, P.C.5 Years Ranked
Michael X. McBride Connell Foley LLP6 Years Ranked
Peter J. Torcicollo Gibbons P.C.7 Years Ranked
Robert C Epstein Greenberg Traurig, LLP6 Years Ranked
Robert J MacPherson Cokinos | Young18 Years Ranked
Steven Nudelman Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP5 Years Ranked- Andrew CarlowiczHoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas
- Lee TesserTesser & Cohen, Attorneys At Law
- Robert LawlessHedinger & Lawless LLC
Band 2
- David Jensen Greenberg Traurig, LLP3 Years Ranked
John D North Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP15 Years Ranked
Paul A Sandars III Lum, Drasco & Positan, LLC6 Years Ranked
Peter Moran Peckar & Abramson, P.C.5 Years Ranked- Lawrence PowersHoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas
- Steven CohenTesser & Cohen, Attorneys At Law
Band 3
Charles Kenny Peckar & Abramson, P.C.6 Years Ranked- James Landgraf Dilworth Paxson LLP6 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Bondy Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC3 Years Ranked
Lisa Lombardo Gibbons P.C.3 Years Ranked
Mark Rosen Peckar & Abramson, P.C.4 Years Ranked
Martin Cabalar Becker & Poliakoff PA2 Years Ranked
Mitchell Taraschi Connell Foley LLP3 Years Ranked
Band 4
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Greenberg Traurig, LLPConstruction2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig is a preeminent group advising owners and developers on significant construction projects. Adept at handling matters ranging from the negotiation and drafting of contracts to payment disputes, delay claims and claims of defective design and construction.
1 Peckar & Abramson, P.C.Construction2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedPeckar & Abramson, P.C. is a highly regarded construction firm specializing in assisting general contractors and construction managers with the negotiation of contracts and in litigation, mediation and arbitration. It often advises on design and construction defect claims, delay claims and subcontractor claims.
Band 2
2 Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PCConstruction2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedChiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi delivers a full array of solutions tailored specifically to addressing these and other challenges facing the construction industry and its stakeholders.2 Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PCConstruction2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedCohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman is a respected, high-profile practice which represents general contractors as well as owners and subcontractors in a range of construction matters. They are recognized for its expertise in handling major contract disputes and they routinely handle delay damages claims and bid protests.2 Connell Foley LLPConstruction2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedConnell Foley is a leading construction firm with vast experience assisting governmental entities, owners, developers and contractors with contract negotiation and litigation. They regularly handle claims involving delay, defective design and construction issues as well as bidding disputes and lien filings.2 Gibbons P.C.Construction2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedGibbons is a well-known practice which frequently represents general contractors and owners in contract drafting and negotiation, P3 matters, litigation and alternative dispute resolution. They are experienced in claims involving design and construction defects, delay, public bidding and breach of contract.2 Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLPConstruction2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedGreenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis is an established practice focused on representing developers, owners, condominium associations and general contractors in litigation. They are experienced in handling a broad range of disputes, including claims relating to defective construction and design, negligence and construction delays.
Band 3
3 Lum, Drasco & Positan, LLCConstruction2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedLum, Drasco & Positan is a respected group with experience of handling a wide array of matters, including delay and disruption claims and lien law issues. The firm's clients include contractors, subcontractors and owners.3 Mandelbaum Barrett PCConstruction2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedMandelbaum Barrett PC assists clients in navigating the legal technicalities of building, developing, and managing construction projects. It represents a range of clients, including owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals in contract negotiation and drafting, project oversight, and dispute resolution.
Band 4
4 Becker & Poliakoff, P.C.Construction2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedBecker & Poliakoff has a strong presence across the state, with a reputation for representing the owners of construction projects, including associations and developers. The firm has notable expertise in acting for condominium and community associations, including in litigation. It is also noted for its strength in the public-private partnership space. The team's sector expertise covers retail, education and healthcare.
4 Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLPConstruction2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedThe construction group at Murphy Schiller & Wilkes is well known for representing clients in both the construction and real estate markets. The group stands out for handling transactional and complicated construction matters, for a variety of clients in public and private sectors. The team has notable experience on topics such as contract drafting & negotiation to litigation, risks and insurance.
4 Zetlin & De Chiara LLPConstruction2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedZetlin & De Chiara is a respected construction law boutique distinguished for its representation of architectural and engineering firms, and increasingly owners and developers. The firm has notable strength in litigation and arbitration in addition to contract review and negotiations. The team handles a wide range of public and private sector developments, including retail, infrastructure, industrial and residential projects. It demonstrates additional expertise in project labor agreements and real estate licensing agreements.