Duane Morris LLP

Kenneth H. Lazaruk practices in the area of construction law. Mr. Lazaruk has more than 40 years' experience in the construction industry, 30 of which has been as an attorney exclusively practicing in the field of construction law. Mr. Lazaruk's experience as an attorney includes all aspects of construction law with an emphasis on representing owners and developers in the drafting and negotiation of design and construction agreements.  Mr. Lazaruk also represents owners and developers in construction disputes resolved through either mediation, arbitration and/or litigation. He also has experience representing other parties involved in construction projects including design professionals, architects, engineers, contractors, construction managers, suppliers and vendors.

Mr. Lazaruk has a diverse background that includes experience in the fields of law, design, construction, engineering and tax/finance. In addition to his experience as a practicing attorney, he has worked for major engineering, consulting and construction management firms. Mr. Lazaruk has drafted and negotiated contracts for all types of projects including office buildings, affordable and high end residential towers, stadiums and public works/infrastructure.  He is also a licensed professional engineer in the states of New York and New Jersey.

• Duane Morris LLP
  - Partner, 2008-present
• Thelen LLP
  - Partner, 2006-2008
• Ross & Cohen
  - Partner, 1998-2006
• Edwards and Zuck, P.C., Consulting Engineers
  - General Counsel, 1997-1998
• Zetlin & DeChiara
  - Partner, 1996-1997
• Baer, Marx & Upham
  - Partner, 1994-1996
• Shea & Gould
  - Partner, 1983-1994
• Coopers & Lybrand
  - Tax and Financial Specialist, 1980-1983
• HRH Construction Corporation, Division of Starret Housing
  - Construction Engineer, 1979-1980
• Western Electric
  - Strategic Planner, 1977-1979
• Dames & Moore
  - Project Engineer, 1973-1977

• American Arbitration Association
  - AAA Arbitrator and Mediator
  - AAA Master Mediator Panel
• International Mediation Institute
  - Mediator
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  - Mediator
• Supreme Court of the State of New York
  - Mediator
• American Society of Civil Engineers
  - Past President, New York Chapter
• National Society of Professional Engineers
• Founding member, Duane Morris' New York Office Diversity and Inclusion Committee

• New York Law School, J.D., 1983
• New York University Graduate School of Business Administration, M.B.A., 1977