Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Litigation - Construction
Michael N. Impellizeri is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, and a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction, representing businesses and individuals in complex commercial and construction-related disputes from case inception through trial. Michael regularly appears in federal and state courts throughout New York and in a variety of alternative dispute resolution forums...
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.
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.
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 ...
Joshua Stricoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. 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.
Skyler Santomartino is a Senior Associate in the New York, New York office of Peckar & Abramson PC . His practice focuses on Construction Law and Litigation - Construction , with an emphasis on representing clients in complex construction-related disputes in state and federal courts. Skyler regularly represents construction managers and general contractors involved in public infrastructure and private commercial construction projects. His experience includes handling matters involving del...
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...
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.
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.
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