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Construction Litigation Lawyers in Buffalo, NY

When a client’s construction business is embroiled in a legal dispute, it is likely to have significant detrimental effects on every aspect of the business. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s construction litigation attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, have decades of experience representing construction clients in all types of disputes—from contract negotiations and labor and employment issues to real estate transactions, zoning and land use, and more.

Adeptly assisting with all aspects of construction projects

With a long history of successful results in construction litigation and insight into the operations and varied legal needs of construction projects, Lipsitz Green works to protect each client’s interests through all phases of a project, beginning with drafting contracts and managing the bid process through project completion and subsequent claims. Our attorneys have significant experience representing all major stakeholders in the construction industry, including owners, architects, developers, engineering firms, subcontractors, and suppliers.

A full-service law firm with unparalleled resources

Our full-service firm thoroughly advises clients on all construction-related matters, including planning, financing, compliance issues, permits, dispute resolution, and OSHA issues as well as litigation and arbitration. This impressive depth of resources gives each client access to an extensive network of subject-matter experts as well as a full team of attorneys who are well versed in the complicated issues that a construction business faces every day.

Many of Lipsitz Green’s attorneys have worked in the construction trades, and many have family members who are involved in construction. With this firsthand experience, our attorneys are passionate about protecting the rights of construction businesses of all types and sizes.

Maximize your business’s profitability and put your legal challenges behind you by contacting Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria.

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    $8 Million Lawsuit Against General Contractor Dismissed

    $8 Million Lawsuit Against General Contractor Dismissed

    Several media outlets reported on a New York State Supreme Court decision to dismiss an $8.1 million lawsuit filed by the New York State Thruway Authority. Joseph J. Manna represented the general contractor in the success motion to dismiss in this case.

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    $3.5 Million for Extra Claim Work

    $3.5 Million for Extra Claim Work

    Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria obtained judgments of over $3.5 million for a joint venture between two of the world’s largest construction companies in an extra work claim.

    $3 Million for Breach of Construction Contract

    $3 Million for Breach of Construction Contract

    Joseph Manna secured a $3 million settlement in a breach of contract matter on behalf of an international bridge and tunnel contractor.

    Representative Matters

    The following is a small sample of litigation matters handled by attorneys at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria for clients in the construction industry.

    • Obtained a jury verdict of $1.64 million against the Town of Clarence for its de facto taking of a resident’s land
    • Invalidated a $25 million real estate purchase and sale agreement and obtained a $500,000 deposit refund for a client
    • Obtained judgments of over $3.5 million for a joint venture between two of the world’s largest construction companies
    • Secured a $3 million settlement against a surety on behalf of an international bridge and tunnel contractor
    • Represented a Florida-based company in a joint venture dispute involving a $19 million construction contract to supply and install goods in Russia
    • Obtained a summary judgment for a large specialty contractor in a labor law dispute in which the plaintiff sought more than $10 million
    • Obtained a $500,000 settlement against a local municipality for a utility contractor
    • Secured a $240,000 settlement for a local general contractor against a condominium association
    • Successfully represented a landlord in a multi-million dollar development project dispute, generating favorable results for the client

    Attorneys

    Joseph J. Manna

    Joseph J. Manna

    Partner

    jmanna@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 396

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    Patrick J. Mackey

    Patrick J. Mackey

    Junior Partner

    pmackey@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 383

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    Robert M. Corp

    Robert M. Corp

    Junior Partner

    rcorp@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 314

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    Christopher R. Poole

    Christopher R. Poole

    Junior Partner

    cpoole@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 481

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    Anthony R. Faraco, Jr.

    Anthony R. Faraco, Jr.

    Junior Partner

    afaraco@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 325

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    Awards & Recognitions

    Best Lawyers in America Badge for Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria

    The Best Lawyers in America
    Twenty attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria named to The Best Lawyers in America across several areas of practice, including Construction Litigation

    Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rating
    Several Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria attorneys received AV Peer Review Rating to signify highest recognition in legal ability and professional ethics

    U.S. News Best Law Firms Buffalo Metro Rankings Logo

    U.S. News/Best Lawyers Best Law Firms
    Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria named to U.S. News/Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” for Commercial Litigation and Litigation-Construction

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    Super Lawyers
    Twenty-three attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria named to New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition for several practice areas, including Business Litigation

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