Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Litigation - Construction
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Kenneth M. Block is the Co-Chair of the Construction & Design Practice and is an acknowledged leader in the area of construction law. Ken is the former Chair of the Construction Law Committee of the New York State Bar Association Real Property Law Section and writes for the New York Law Journal Construction Law column. He lectures extensively on construction legal and business issues and represents prominent real estate owners, developers and not-for-profit institutions, including Vornado...
Scott E. Mollen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Scott E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Pia E. Riverso is a commercial litigator with more than 30 years of experience representing businesses and individuals in complex civil matters. Her practice includes Construction Law and Litigation - Construction, as well as disputes involving business dissolutions, shareholder conflicts, restrictive covenant claims, insurance and surety matters, intellectual property litigation, and FINRA arbitrations. Based in New York, New York, she represents clients in state and federal courts and in ar...
Scott T. Tross is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Scott T., 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 Scott T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christopher M. Tarnok is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Christopher 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 Christopher M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Steven M. Charney is Chair of Peckar & Abramson PC and practices in the areas of Construction Law and Litigation – Construction . Based in New York, New York, Steve represents contractors, developers, and owners on complex construction matters throughout the United States. Steve’s practice focuses on providing legal counsel and dispute resolution services to contractors, including companies consistently ranked among the largest in the industry by Engineering News-Record. His b...
Charles E. Williams III is a Partner in the Construction and Real Estate Law practices at Peckar & Abramson PC , based in New York, New York. His practice focuses on construction law , real property matters , government relations , and commercial litigation , including the representation of sureties . His work regularly involves complex disputes and regulatory issues arising from public and private construction projects. Recognized practice areas include Litigation - Construction . Charle...
Over his 20 year career, Joseph J. Manna has distinguished himself as a tenacious trial attorney who aggressively pursues the best possible results for his clients. Mr. Manna’s reputation as an effective litigator has led many prominent individuals, including federal and state court judges, to retain him as their lawyer. He has handled numerous high-profile cases and represented a wide spectrum of individuals and organizations, including other lawyers, doctors, certified public accounta...
Robert S. Peckar is a founding partner of Peckar & Abramson PC , based in New York, New York. He has devoted his career to representing participants in the construction industry, with a practice focused on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction . For decades, he has advised and represented contractors and construction companies across the United States and internationally, addressing a wide range of legal, business, and project-related challenges. Throughout his career, Bob ...
Bruce H. Lederman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Bruce H., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bruce H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth Weikel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Trusts and Estates. Elizabeth, who practices law in Albany, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Isabel D. Knott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. Isabel D., 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 Isabel D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Krystina Maola is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Krystina, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Krystina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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...
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