Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Litigation - Construction

Howard Rosen serves as a Partner in the Construction Law group at Peckar & Abramson. In this role, he represents construction companies and developers in private project transactions and disputes. He also has extensive experience litigating claims for public construction contractors in various courts and alternative dispute forums. Howard has been involved in numerous complex arbitrations, representing both claimants and respondents. For example, he has been lead attorney in international...

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 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.

Matthew De La Torre is an associate with the firm concentrating his practice in the areas of commercial litigation and bankruptcy. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. De La Torre defended civil general liability actions and white collar criminal actions.

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...

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.

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.

Besar Thaci is a Senior Associate in Peckar & Abramson’s New York office where he concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation, construction, and real estate law. Besar has represented clients in New York state and federal courts and is skilled in handling cases from inception to trial, including trying cases as first and second chair. He also has experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts, including contracts for the sale of real property, ...

Artie Venti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Artie, 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 Artie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark A. Snyder is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson’s New York office. Prior to entering the legal profession, Mark spent several years working in heavy civil construction, which provides him a fundamental understanding of the complex issues that face his clients daily. By focusing on addressing the practical needs of his clients, he advises them on strategic decision making to balance risk, mitigate disputes at their inception, and reduce the need for litigation. Mark has extensive ex...

Skyler Santomartino is a Senior Associate in Peckar & Abramson’s New York office, where he concentrates his practice on litigating multifaceted construction disputes in both state and federal court. Skyler represents primarily construction managers and general contractors in a wide variety of construction disputes involving public infrastructure and private commercial construction projects, including delay, impact, and acceleration claims; design defect claims; mechanic’s lien...

Darien K. Blair is a Senior Associate in Peckar & Abramson’s Construction & Infrastructure and Business Litigation practices. Darien is an experienced litigator, highly respected for his work across multiple practice areas, including civil and complex commercial litigation. He represents owners, construction managers, general contractors, and sureties in a wide variety of complex litigation matters, including contract disputes, construction defect claims, payment and performance...