Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Construction Law
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James G. Papadakis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. James G., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joshua Cohn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Energy Law and Litigation - Construction. Joshua, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John R. Ewell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Construction Law and Insurance Law. John R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Suyash Raiborde focuses his practice on public finance and infrastructure projects and works out of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Greenville office. Suyash routinely represents governmental entities, developers, 501(c)(3) organizations (including public universities and not-for-profit hospitals), issuers, and lenders in tax-exempt and taxable debt and other financing options.
Hillel E. Sussman is an associate in Tannenbaum Helpern's Real Estate and Construction Law practice. Hillel focuses his practice on drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction, design, and development contracts involving developers, real estate owners, REITs, not-for-profit institutions, owner's representatives, construction managers, development managers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, interior designers, engineers, consultants, vendors and adjacent property owners. Hi...
Deena Crimaldi is a client-focused litigator who strives to develop strategies that are not only successful but tailored to each client’s specific needs. Ms. Crimaldi concentrates her practice on construction, product liability, general commercial, and mass liability toxic tort litigation. She has experience representing corporations involved in talc and asbestos litigation, toxic tort litigation, construction, and other complex cases in multiple jurisdictions. Ms. Crimaldi has ten year...
Darien K. Blair is a Senior Associate in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Construction & Infrastructure and Business Litigation practices. He is based in New York, New York and focuses his work on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction. Darien is a seasoned litigator who advises and represents owners, construction managers, general contractors, and sureties in a broad range of construction-related disputes. His practice includes civil and complex commercial litigation matte...
Brandon Reiner is a partner in Tannenbaum Helpern's Construction & Design Law practice. Brandon focuses his practice on the representation of developers, owners, condominium and co-op boards, landlords, tenants, contractors and professionals in connection with construction projects throughout the country, including ground up developments, renovations of existing buildings, landlord or tenant build-outs, daily operations of existing buildings and renovations of residential units. In connec...
Mark A. Snyder is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC , based in the firm’s New York, New York office. His practice focuses on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction , representing contractors and construction industry participants on a wide range of project-related matters. Before entering the legal profession, Mark spent several years working in heavy civil construction. This background gives him a practical perspective on the day-to-day challenges faced by contractors...
Christopher Bletsch is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s New York, New York office. His practice centers on Commercial Litigation , Construction Law , and Litigation – Construction , with an emphasis on disputes arising from complex construction projects and related business matters. He regularly represents general contractors, construction managers, and other industry participants in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation. Chris advises clients o...
Jack Phelan, IV is a partner in the firm and focuses almost entirely on liability defense, including medical malpractice defense, pharmaceutical defense, general liability defense, civil rights litigation, appellate practice, and risk transfer/coverage. Jack is familiar with the intricacies of the day-to-day practices of different courts throughout New York State, having practiced in Upstate New York immediately after law school, before spending five years practicing in New York City. He has ...
Matthew M. Quirin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Matthew M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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