Experienced Legal Counsel In Construction Disputes
Residential and commercial construction projects represent significant investments and require skilled work from a number of parties. Unfortunately, some parties involved in construction projects do not always provide the quality of work expected, fall behind schedule, leave projects uncompleted or do not provide payment for materials or labor provided for a project.
If you are a contractor, subcontractor, property owner, developer, design professional or material supplier who faces a dispute in a construction project, the Law Offices of Michael P. Berkley, P.C., can help.
Experience That Makes A Difference
Attorney Berkley brings more than 30 years of legal experience to his construction litigation clients. Our firm has successfully represented clients in a wide range of construction disputes, including defective work, delays and cost overruns, mechanic’s liens and disputes regarding retention of fees or final payment.
The Path To Resolution: Negotiation, ADR Or Court
Typically, construction projects that encounter legal disputes are behind schedule. We understand the problems this causes for all parties involved. We will begin working toward an effective solution as soon as you enlist our assistance. Our attorneys’ are accomplished at resolving disputes through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), as well as advocating aggressively for our clients in court when a fair agreement cannot be reached without litigating.
Union And Non-Union Cases
Our lawyers handle both union and nonunion cases, and our phone is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For convenience, evening, weekend appointments and on-site visits are available.
Our New York office is located in Garden City, near the Roosevelt Field Shopping Mall, and our New Jersey office, in Hackensack, is near the Bergen County Courthouse. We represent clients throughout all five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island), Long Island, Westchester and New Jersey.
Call or use our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.