Best Lawyers in New Jersey, United States for Litigation - Construction
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Daniel J. Kluska is a shareholder on the Business and Commercial Litigation team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. In his construction litigation practice, Mr. Kluska regularly represents owners, builders, developers, and general contractors in transition litigation matters and other lawsuits arising out of the construction of numerous types of projects, including condominium developments, residential communities, and single-family homes, involving claims of alleged construction and des...
Jonathan Bondy’s practice is concentrated in the field of commercial litigation, with a focus on construction, surety and contract issues in New York and New Jersey. As a member of the firm, Jon represents and advises sureties with respect to performance and payment bond claims, the defense of prevailing wage claims, affirmative surety claims, loss recovery, bankruptcy issues and contractor workouts. He represents developers, contractors and building material suppliers in litigation mat...
Sean T. O'Meara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. Sean T., who practices law in Voorhees, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sean T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paul H. Schneider is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Real Estate. Paul H., who practices law in Red Bank, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic an...
Donald E. Taylor is a shareholder in the Business, Commercial and Construction Litigation group at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. He is experienced in all areas of complex commercial litigation, including conducting many bench and jury trials in both State and Federal courts. In addition to handling shareholder disputes, franchise, breach of contract, leasing, and restrictive covenant cases, a significant portion of Don’s practice involves representing owners, builders, developers...
Michael S. Zicherman is a construction litigation attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in complex commercial and construction disputes. His practice emphasizes clear analysis, strategic planning, and effective advocacy, with a focus on helping clients address challenging factual and legal issues in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He is a member of the American Arbitration Association’s national roster of construction arbitrators. Michael is a senio...
Bruce Meller has been a Partner at Peckar & Abramson PC since 1979 and is based in River Edge, New Jersey. His practice focuses on Construction Law and Construction Litigation , representing participants in complex construction matters across the United States. Bruce has been recognized by legal industry publications including Chambers USA , Who’s Who Legal , and The Legal 500: United States for his work in construction-related disputes and trial proceedings. Bruce’s work incl...
Adam Friedman’s practice is concentrated in the fields of fidelity and related insurance, surety, construction, and other complex commercial matters throughout New York and New Jersey. Adam advises and represents fidelity insurers on all aspects of matters relating to financial institution bonds, commercial crime policies and other types of fidelity insurance involving both standard and proprietary forms. He counsels and represents sureties on all aspects of performance and payment bond...
Robert J. MacPherson is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers and former Chair of the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry. He has extensive experience in construction matters, focusing his practice on drafting and negotiating all manner of contracts relating to construction projects and the resolution, through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation in State and Federal Courts of construction disputes. Mr. MacPherson also acts as a mediator and arbitrator and ...
Edward T. Kole chairs the Business and Commercial Litigation team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Mr. Kole handles complex corporate and commercial disputes on behalf of public and private companies in New Jersey and across the nation. Mr. Kole has represented large and medium sized businesses and corporations at every level of state and federal courts, involving a myriad of legal issues including complex contract disputes, restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation, securities ...
JoAnne Bonacci is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. JoAnne, who practices law in Florham Park, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which JoAnne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
William L. Ryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. William L., who practices law in Voorhees, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Denis Serkin is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC and practices in the firm’s New York and New Jersey offices, including work connected to River Edge, New Jersey. His practice focuses on construction law , with an emphasis on Litigation - Construction and construction dispute resolution. Denis counsels owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals throughout the life cycle of construction projects, from project planning and contract drafting through dispute resolution in...
Gerard J. Onorata has been with Peckar & Abramson PC since 1992 and practices in the firm’s construction litigation group. Based in River Edge, New Jersey, he focuses his practice on Litigation - Construction, with an emphasis on representing general contractors in complex disputes. Gerard regularly advises clients on issues arising under the New York Lien Law, the New Jersey Bond Act, and the New Jersey Construction Lien Law. He has authored numerous articles on these topics for th...
James P. Lisovicz is a shareholder of the Firm. Jim has 32 years of civil trial experience and has taken over 75 verdicts in premises liability, construction and construction defect, products liability, and insurance coverage matters. Jim‘s insurance practice is focused on general liability, commercial/auto, workers' compensation and employment. Jim was a founding partner of Coughlin Duffy and was the Practice Group Leader for that firm's Defense Litigation Group for 12 years.
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