Construction - Farrell Fritz

The Farrell Fritz construction law group represents prime and trade contractors, owners, developers, architects, engineers, design firms, healthcare and educational institutions, and public entities across all phases of construction. Recognized as industry leaders throughout New York and the Northeast, members of our construction group provide experience working in-house on the client side that fosters practical strategies that help clients protect profits, minimize delays and expenses, enforce contract rights, and resolve disputes.

Areas of focus

Our team helps to create risk management strategies, drive effective project organization, and works to resolve matters in a variety of areas:

Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Claims prevention, preparation, and negotiation
Construction contracts of every type for owners and contractors in private and public settings
Construction licensing
Federal and state procurement issues
Insurance coverage and disputes
LEED—Leadership in energy and environmental design, sustainable design, and “green” building design.
New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) and Environmental Control Board (ECB) claims and violation resolution
OSHA and workplace safety guidance and claim avoidance
Owner and developer project management
Property damage claims
Risk assessment and avoidance
Surety bond issues, including payment, performance and bid bonds

Disputes

When resolving disputes for clients, our attorneys appear in state and federal trial and appellate courts, before administrative agencies, and through arbitrations and mediations regarding:

Alternative dispute resolution
Bid protests and award disputes
Claims of nonpayment, change orders, and design errors
Contract defaults and termination
Complex construction claims, defense and prosecution
Delay, inefficiency, and interference claims
Diversion of trust funds, Mechanics’ liens, and public improvement liens claims
Insurance coverage and disputes
Litigation
Property damage claims