Comprehensive Construction Law Practice
At Greenberg, Trager & Herbst, LLP, our lawyers concentrate almost exclusively on construction law and related areas of practice. Because our firm has been a leader in the field for nearly a century, we have acquired vast experience and the ability to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for clients in the construction and real estate industry.
Our attorneys provide sound advice and vigorous advocacy in areas such as:
- Construction contracts. We negotiate and produce documents that are fair and balanced. Among our primary goals is to mitigate risks and protect our clients from future litigation; our contracts are always developed with these objectives in mind.
- Design professional agreements. Our attorneys are well-versed in the design process and the role of the design professional in all construction phases. Our agreements reflect those understandings and lead to more efficient administration of a project.
- Construction phase consulting. Because of our extensive knowledge of the industry, we are able to provide consulting services on all matters relating to the administration of construction projects. This helps our clients' projects stay on-time and on-budget.
- Construction litigation. We often assist clients resolve disputes related to contracts, performance, payments and almost any other claim arising from a construction project. We always seek the most cost-effective and efficient method to resolve a dispute.
- Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) Litigation can be expensive, time consuming and often creates significant delays in a project. In appropriate instances, we encourage clients to use alternative methods of dispute resolution so their projects progress while issues are resolved.
- Mechanic's liens. We handle all aspects of mechanic's liens, from the original filing of the lien on behalf of a contractor, subcontractor or design professional, to helping an owner resolve or remove a lien.
- Surety bonds & construction insurance. We work with clients and their consultants to ensure that our clients have appropriate performance or surety bonds as well as construction insurance in place and that they properly address particular project needs. We review bond and insurance documents in order to help manage our client's risks.
- DOB regulations. The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issues regulations and frequent updates, more so in the recent past. Our attorneys have worked with this agency for many years and can help clients with any matter related to DOB regulations and compliance therewith.
- Real estate practice. We help our clients with all aspects of commercial real estate, from acquisition and financing, to negotiating loan agreements, to reviewing documents to ensure that the clients are protected and their needs are met.
Contact Us
To speak with a lawyer about our legal services, contact us at 212-688-1900 or toll-free at 877-806-8851.
