Construction Law Services

The Law Firm of Leonard S. DePalma, L.L.C. has more than 15 years experience representing various participants in the construction industry including general contractors, specialty subcontractors, material manufacturers, material suppliers, construction sureties, architects, engineers, real estate developers, commercial and residential property owners and tenants.

Among the many types of matters within our range of expertise is Civil Litigation arising out of Construction Matters. The firm has extensive experience in various forms of alternate dispute resolution mechanisms including Arbitration of Claims utilizing such forums as the American Arbitration Association, privately retained Arbitrators (such as retired former Superior Court Judges), and mandatory non-binding arbitration process within the Courts. The firm has also presented matters for resolution through private Mediation of Construction Disputes.

We are also skilled in the preparation and filing of Construction Lien Claims including liens filed on residential and commercial projects, as well as public project liens filed under the Municipal Lien Law.

We have prepared construction documentation for clients in virtually every segment of the construction industry. Our expertise in Drafting of Construction Agreements derives from years of experience in preparation of such documents as Contracts between Owner and Contractor, between Contractor and Subcontractor, Contracts for Purchase of Construction Materials, Joint Venture Agreements, Change Order forms, Indemnification Agreements, etc.

Some of the less common litigation services with which we are fully versed in the construction area include Bond and Surety Claims as well as disputes arising out of Public Bidding Matters and Claims under the Miller Act.