Construction Law Firm for Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Interpretation
Kaufman Dolowich is well known in New York and New Jersey as a premier construction law firm that handles the full scope of matters for property owners, developers, contractors, trade contractors, material suppliers, surety companies and design professionals. Our construction lawyers understands the nuances of the law and keep apprised of the constant changes that affect our clients’ projects and businesses.
Risk Mitigation and Litigation Avoidance Through Contracts
One of the most important services offered by Kaufman Dolowich’s construction division is risk mitigation through contract negotiation, drafting and review. The contract is the foundation of any construction project. An ill-drafted phrase or absence of language can prompt a dispute, leave a party without adequate remedies, or expose a party to significant risk even beyond its involvement in a project. Our attorneys focus on drafting and negotiating contracts that will effectively serve our clients’ best interests.
Disputes can delay or jeopardize a construction project, impact a company’s finances and even harm its reputation. Well-drafted contracts prevent disputes and foster efficient resolution in the event that a disputes arises.
Because we have litigated construction industry claims for over 30 years, attorneys understand the impact that certain types of contractual clauses have on a client’s business. We consider our contracts from a business and litigation perspective, and seek to anticipate the scenarios that could arise and should be covered in the contract.
Standard Clauses
Construction contacts often contain standard clauses that are not in our clients’ favor. Although standard clauses often cannot be avoided, forethought and preemptive action can help avoid negative results. We instruct our clients on minimizing risks posed by unfavorable contract provisions through proper contract administration.
Contract Negotiations with a Top Construction Law Firm
Kaufman Dolowich’s construction attorneys gain a comprehensive understanding of our clients’ individual goals before we begin negotiating the terms of the contract. We work diligently to negotiate an agreement that comports with our client’s ultimate business goals. Our lawyers recognize that clients might not want to walk away from a project even if the terms are not ideal, and so we take steps to manage the contractual terms throughout the life of the contract. Contact our construction law firm and learn how we can help your business.
Partner | Torrance, CA | |
Of Counsel | San Francisco, CA | |
Partner | Woodbury, NY | |
Of Counsel | Torrance, CA | |
Partner | Woodbury, NY | |
Of Counsel | Woodbury, NY | |
Partner Co-Chair of Construction Practice Group |
Woodbury, NY | |
Of Counsel | Woodbury, NY | |
Co-Managing Partner of Long Island Office Co-Chair of Construction Practice Group | Woodbury, NY | |
Attorney | Fort Lauderdale, FL | |
Partner | Torrance, CA | |
Partner Chair of the General Liability Defense Practice Group Co-Chair of Kaufman Dolowich's Women’s Initiative |
Woodbury, NY |
- Reducing the Risk of Costly Construction Disputes, by Andrew Richards, Esq., 6-26-2024 - Jun 26, 2024
- Construction Broadsheet features Partner Erik Ortmann in “Legal Q and A: Subs and the new PLA rule,” 1-25-2024 - Feb 15, 2024
- A Push for More Progress: Increased Diversity in the Legal Profession, by Katharine Fogarty, Esq. and Alexandra Lynch, Esq., published in The Legal Intelligencer, 10-7-2023 - Oct 9, 2023
- The Pitfalls of Blurring Traditional Contractor/Subcontractor Relationship with a Caveat for Most Contracts within New York State, by Michael Ganz, Esq. & Aaron Solomon, Esq., The Long Island Sounder, April 2033 - Apr 19, 2023
- Are Pay-If-Paid Clauses Really Void In New York? By Michael D. Ganz, Esq., The Light, 2-2023 - Feb 27, 2023
- Willful Exaggeration of a Mechanic’s Lien – A Cautionary Tale? by Michael D. Ganz, Esq., The Sounder, 2-2023 - Feb 23, 2023
- Michael Ganz Joins Kaufman Dolowich Long Island Headquarters as Construction Practice Partner, 1-10-2023 - Jan 10, 2023
- Andrew Richards. Esq., “Why should I retain an attorney who concentrates in construction law? NY Real Estate Journal, 12-13-2022 - Dec 16, 2022
- Elizabeth Marchionni, Esq., named to 2022 Top Women in Professional Services, New York Real Estate Journal, 10-2022 - Oct 26, 2022
- Maintaining Project Records Could Be The Deciding Factor For Successful Litigation, author Andrew Richards, Esq., New York Real Estate Journal - Sep 21, 2022
- Preserving Claims Under Section 137(3) of the State Finance Law, author Andrew Richards, Esq., STA Legal Log, January 2022 - Jan 14, 2022
- Richards of KD Named General Counsel for STA board, New York Real Estate Journal Daily Newsletter, October 5, 2021 - Oct 18, 2021
- Questionable Design, Construction Practices likely Contributed to Surfside Condo Collapse, Construction Dive, quoted Megan Yllanes, Oct. 1, 2021 - Oct 1, 2021
- Pros and Cons of an Architect as Initial Decision Maker in AIA Contracts, Sept. 9, 2021, NY Real Estate Journal, by Andrew Richards - Sep 27, 2021
- The Importance of Termination Provisions in a Construction Contract, NYREJ - Feb 5, 2019
- The Dotted Line: 4 reasons why construction companies should let an attorney review contracts, ConstructionDive, ft. Andrew Richards - Dec 12, 2017
- Knowing when a claim accrues under a construction contract could make or break recovery, NYREJ, by Matthew Minero - Oct 12, 2017
- The Dotted Line: How force majeure contract clauses can plan for the unexpected, ConstructionDive, ft. Andrew Richards - Jul 11, 2017
- CFMA-LI Sponsors Breakfast and Panel Discussion on “What You Need To Know” with Diversity Program Directors (DMWBE) – MTA, Port Authority & State University Construction Fund - Feb 27, 2017
- KD Construction Alert: D/M/WBE Waiver Requests – Know Your Rights and Be Prepared - Sep 9, 2015
- KD Construction Alert: DBE Trucking Credits – A Change To The Counting Rules Is Finalized - Jun 26, 2015
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