:: Practice Areas - Construction Law ::

In today's complex construction marketplace, a comprehensive understanding of the construction process, including the various project delivery systems, the responsibilities and obligations of the numerous project participants, scheduling issues, claims avoidance and risk management is essential to fully protecting and vindicating any client's rights. At Alongi & Associates, LLC our in-depth knowledge of the construction industry allows us to daily counsel our construction clients on avoiding problems and disputes before the result is costly, protracted litigation.

If a dispute arises we respond quickly to minimize our client's exposure and expenses. Where appropriate, we incorporate Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures such as mediation or arbitration to achieve a prompt, cost-effective and successful outcome. Moreover, our extensive litigation experience allows us to prosecute or defend complex construction claims in the state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York.

Our commitment to providing sound legal and business advice enabled us to grow and develop a diversified construction law practice representing an array of clients including contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, sureties and insurers. Our attorneys are involved during all phases of construction and we routinely provide advice with:

Bid protest and bidding issues
Contract negotiations
Claims for breach of contract, delay, disruption, acceleration, differing site conditions, equitable adjustment and additional compensation
Enforcement or defense of mechanic's liens
Payment and performance bond claims
Prevailing wage issues
Litigation, arbitration and mediation