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Represented the lender in a $425,000,000 mortgage loan secured by a 42-property portfolio of triple-net leased properties located in eight states.

In the world of construction, retainage is a portion of funds withheld from payments made to contractors and subcontractors until work is completed.

Back in January, I wrote on the pending dispute about whether the State of Connecticut could file suit against contractors and designers twelve years (!!) after completion of the UConn library.

In the realm of construction law, disputes over the enforcement and validity of mechanic's liens are fairly common.

In high-density places like New York City, property owners often cannot make repairs or improvements to their property without access to their neighbor's land.

The construction industry held up remarkably well through the second quarter of 2024, yet cracks are beginning to surface under the weight of high interest rates...

The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) recently issued a decision in Town of Canton v. Commissioner of the Massachusetts Highway Department et al., No. 10431, slip op. (Mass. Jan. 19, 2010) which has clarified the law governing appeals commenced under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, G.L. c. 30, §§ 61-62H (MEPA).

Sometimes it is a race to the courthouse and dispute resolution for construction disputes can take many forms: litigation, mediation, arbitration, etc.

As commercial landlords in New York City look for ways to sweeten leasing deals for tenants who might otherwise be lured by the trappings of brand new, amenity-laden office buildings,

In the recent tradition of California legislation that proffers development incentives to residential developers that include affordable housing and utilize a skilled and trained workforce in their project...

Jobsite safety remains of paramount importance for all involved in the construction industry.

Construction project accidents and defects are costly and complicated and often result in hotly fought and extended battles over BRI coverage.

Courts and legislatures in many states require plaintiffs to file an expert affidavit or certificate of merit at the beginning of a malpractice case, including claims against architects, engineers...

On Nov. 16, 2022, the Chicago City Council approved an ordinance designating the development site for a proposed multi-family residential development as eligible to obtain a new property tax...

UPDATE: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, which included the change to the percentage of completion method described below.

In the past, construction contracts could typically only be terminated if there was a breach of the construction agreement by the owner or contractor.

In residential construction, the recent legislative amendments to Chapter 27 of the Texas Property Code (the Residential Construction Liability Act or the "RCLA")...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) recently signed Texas House Bill (H.B.) 1058, making Texas at least the 28th state, plus the District of Columbia, to offer state low-income housing tax credits to bridge...