Best Lawyers in New Jersey, United States for Litigation - Construction
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...
Armen Shahinian practices in the areas of commercial litigation, construction litigation, fidelity and surety law, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He joined the firm in 1977 and today leads the firm’s nationally recognized Fidelity and Surety Group, one of the largest in the country. Armen served as a member and chairman of the New Jersey Supreme Court District Ethics Committee for West Essex County from 1989 to 1993. He is a member of the American Bar Association Tort Trial &am...
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.
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...
Sean T. O'Meara is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Sean T. practices law in Voorhees, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Sean T. O'Meara since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sean T. O'Meara is held by other lawyers.
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...
A Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s New Jersey office, Nick focuses his practice on Construction Law and related business disputes on behalf of contractors and corporate clients. Based in River Edge, New Jersey, he advises clients throughout all phases of claims and litigation involving complex infrastructure projects, commercial development, and residential construction. Nick regularly represents heavy-highway construction contractors, sitework and utility contractors, and special...
Steve is a pragmatic, deeply experienced construction lawyer who represents clients in negotiating and drafting construction contracts and in prosecuting or defending construction-related claims. For over 30 years, he has represented members of the construction industry across a broad spectrum of matters. On the transactional side, Steve works on behalf of owners and developers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals – including architects, ...
Patrick Greene is Of Counsel with Peckar & Abramson PC and is a member of the firm’s Construction and Infrastructure Practices. Based in River Edge, New Jersey, Pat focuses his practice on Construction Law and Construction Litigation . With nearly 40 years of experience, he has advised construction contractors, construction managers, and design-builders on performance, compliance, and risk management issues arising from public and private sector projects, including extensive work in...
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...
Stuart M. Lederman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Stuart M. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart M. Lederman since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stuart...
Mr. Torcicollo has a broad-based commercial litigation practice with substantial trial experience in a variety of forums, including federal courts, the state courts of New York and New Jersey, and both AAA and private party arbitration. He has extensive experience handling construction-related disputes, including contract claims and claims relating to change orders, construction defects, scheduling and delay, construction liens, public bidding, and design. His practice also includes commercia...
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 ...
Paul H. Schneider is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Real Estate. Paul H. practices law in Red Bank, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Paul H. Schneider since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition refle...
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