Ranking tables
Construction | USA
New York
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 3
Band 4
- Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
- Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt
- Welby Brady & Greenblatt LLP
- Westermann Sheehy Samaan & Gillespie, LLP
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Aaron Abraham Troutman Pepper18 Years Ranked
- Ira M Schulman Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP17 Years Ranked
- Michael K De Chiara Zetlin & De Chiara LLP19 Years Ranked
- Michael S Zetlin Zetlin & De Chiara LLP21 Years Ranked
- Paul Monte Peckar & Abramson, P.C.8 Years Ranked
- Steven M Charney Peckar & Abramson, P.C.20 Years Ranked
Band 2
- David J Pfeffer Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP18 Years Ranked
- Gregory H Chertoff Peckar & Abramson, P.C.13 Years Ranked
- Howard M Rosen Peckar & Abramson, P.C.17 Years Ranked
- Ken Lazaruk Duane Morris LLP14 Years Ranked
- Lawrence Dany Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP6 Years Ranked
- Sarah Biser Fox Rothschild14 Years Ranked
- David Westermann JrWestermann Sheehy Samaan & Gillespie, LLP
- Ken BlockTannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt
Band 3
- Brian G Lustbader Venable LLP8 Years Ranked
- Brian Shue Duane Morris LLP2 Years Ranked
- Carol J Patterson Zetlin & De Chiara LLP16 Years Ranked
- Gary L Rubin Venable LLP14 Years Ranked
- James Lotito Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Kevin P Wallace Troutman Pepper2 Years Ranked
- Laurie A. Stanziale Fox Rothschild4 Years Ranked
- Mark Canizio Duane Morris LLP7 Years Ranked
- Michael Glanzman Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael Vardaro Zetlin & De Chiara LLP2 Years Ranked
- Raymond T Mellon Zetlin & De Chiara LLP8 Years Ranked
- Robert S. Bernstein Holland & Knight LLP1 Years Ranked
- Christopher BelterGoldberg Segalla LLP
- Daniel E. KatzRich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP
- Michael GreenblattWelby Brady & Greenblatt LLP
- Theodore L HechtStrikowsky, Drachman & Shapiro
- Thomas F. GiordanoSchnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
Up and Coming
- Aaron Zerykier Polsinelli PC1 Years Ranked
- Cesar Pereira Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Emily Anderson Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Levi Barrett Peckar & Abramson, P.C.1 Years Ranked
- Nicholas M David Troutman Pepper1 Years Ranked
- Sean Scuderi Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Peckar & Abramson, P.C.Construction2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedPeckar & Abramson is a market-leading dedicated construction firm with a large presence in New York. The firm is renowned for its representation of prominent contractors in litigation and dispute resolution, both nationally and internationally. It regularly advises on high-profile infrastructure projects and commercial developments. The firm offers a deep bench of specialists with a breadth of experience that covers public-private partnerships, government contracts advice and risk management. Peckar is further noted for its frequent representation of a range of local and national construction industry groups and associations.
Band 2
2 Duane Morris LLPConstruction2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedDuane Morris has a prominent construction practice with notable experience overseeing major developments and renovations in New York City. The team is well versed in all stages of project development and noted for counsel on front-end contract formation as well as dispute resolution. It has deep reserves of knowledge with regard to public procurement and public-private partnership projects. The firm acts for an impressive client base including architects, engineers and contractors, as well as owners and construction managers.2 Zetlin & De Chiara LLPConstruction2023 | Band 2 | 20 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.
Band 3
3 Fox RothschildConstruction2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedFox Rothschild acts for a range of clients in the construction industry, including developers, contractors and owners. Its expertise includes construction disputes, contract negotiation and design and matters with cross-border elements. It also assists clients with the analysis of risks and liabilities of construction projects.3 Holland & Knight LLPConstruction2023 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedHolland & Knight is home to a respected construction law team known for its work for public agencies and non-profits, as well as owners, construction firms and contractors. The practice is equally adept in contentious and transactional construction work and frequently advises on contract negotiation and project oversight, as well as litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The firm is noted for its expertise in healthcare, transport, utilities and education- related projects.3 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPConstruction2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedSheppard Mullin offers deft counsel to contractors and developers on delay and defective construction claims, whether through litigation or ADR. It also handles complex construction contracting. The firm regularly acts as disputes counsel in a range of significant infrastructure projects.3 Troutman PepperConstruction2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedTroutman Pepper offers skillful representation to owners and developers in all aspects of construction law. The firm supports clients from project conception through to completion and in any ensuing disputes, whether through litigation or ADR.3 Venable LLPConstruction2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedVenable houses a well-known construction team, noted for its experience with large infrastructure projects. It handles the full spectrum of construction matters, with special expertise on transactional work, including contract negotiation. The team represents a range of clients including owners, contractors, architects and public agencies.
Band 4
4 Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLPConstruction2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedSmith, Gambrell & Russell has notable experience counseling clients through the duration of construction projects, assisting with all legal needs. The team offers expertise in contract drafting and negotiating, as well as in litigation and ADR of unresolved claims. It is also adept in NY lien law matters and insurance issues relating to major construction projects.4 Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLPConstruction2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedTarter Krinsky & Drogin offers a strong construction practice group with particular expertise advising on projects in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area. It is able to provide cradle-to-grave support from project inception through to resulting litigation. The firm has a notable focus on the representation of owners and developers.