Construction | USA

Peckar & 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.

Duane 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.

Zetlin & 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.

Fox 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.

Holland & Knight is home to a respected construction law team known for its work for public agencies and nonprofits, 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.

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton 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.

Venable 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.

Goldberg Segalla is known to represent some of the largest general contractors in the country in construction litigation, with particular expertise in the energy industry. It is also adept at drafting and negotiating all forms of construction contracts, as well as insurance defense work.

Smith, 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 New York lien law matters and insurance issues relating to major construction projects.

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt is home to a respected construction practice handling transactional work, notably active in structuring design and other construction contracts. The group acts for a range of clients, including developers, owners and nonprofit institutions.

Tarter 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.