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New York, New York, United States

Work with team from inception to prepare response to RFPs, assessment of risk, negotiation of CM Agreements (GMP, Cost Plus) and all deal terms. Negotiation and management of all trade subcontracts. Management of project from inception to close out and turnover, including owner issues, subcontractor issues, schedule issues/delays, change orders, claims, risk management, bonding issues, and negotiation, management, and facilitation of resolution of any issues that arise during the course of a project

Melville, New York, United States

Melville, New York

Greater New York City Area

TKD provides full transactional construction and development services to owners, developers, contractors, engineers, architects, project managers and construction managers, as well as represent them from project formation through dispute resolution. We are helping our clients reshape skylines through some of the most significant construction and development projects in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Long Island City.Our work includes mixed-use and multi-family residential projects, hospitals, industrial facilities, office buildings, sporting arenas, shopping centers, infrastructure, schools and cultural institutions. We represent clients in all types of constructions disputes from surety claims and mechanic’s liens to structural failures and collapse, as well as everything in between.

Rockville Centre, Ny

Provide legal counsel in the areas of construction, government contracting, surety law, real estate development, environmental law, commercial law and litigation, focusing on client service, aggressiveness in advocacy, and creative, practical problem solving for clients in both construction (public and private) and government contracting, including contractors and construction managers, subcontractors, vendors, construction suppliers, manufacturers, public and private owners, developers, government agencies, sureties and design professionals.

Jericho, Ny

Handling various business and commercial issues, specializing in counseling and litigation relating to construction bonds, commercial surety bonds, and other forms of suretyship, construction contract and engineering disputes, claims against project owners for wrongful termination and and additional compensation, financial institution bonds and other forms of fidelity or crime insurance and creditor's rights in bankruptcy.

5 Boroughs, Westchester, Long Island

Counsel clients regarding financial situation and make recommendations accordingly, including debt settlement and bankruptcy. Represent clients in Chapter 7 and 13 bankrupticies. Represent clients in foreclosure defense. Represent clients in debt collection actions, including filing actions under the FDCPA and state debt-collection laws to combat creditor harassment. Represent clients in personal injury actions. Represent clients in non-complex immigration matters. Represent clients in family law matters. Assist clients with wills and probating non-complex estates.

Conduct legal research and draft motions, including summary judgment motions. Handle all aspects of discovery. Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, other attorneys and court personnel. Assist senior attorneys with trial preparation. Attend conferences, depositions, trials and other court proceedings.

Conducted extensive legal research and and drafted numerous legal memoranda on topics including bankruptcy, contract disputes and securities. Assisted attorneys in trial preparation and attended hearings. Participated in meetings and phone calls with clients.

Represented elderly residents of Queens County on various matters, including unfair debt collection and fraud. With attorney supervision handled client interactions, communication with attorneys and court proceedings.

Researched assigned case and drafted an opinion on a motion for use by Judge Castel. Observed the judge preside over various court proceedings, including trials, motion practice, and conferences. Discussed court proceedings and other matters with the judge.

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, Litigation

Activities and Societies: Moot Court Honor Society, New York International Law Review, Public Interest Committee, Polestino Trial Advocacy.

Bachelor Of Arts, Cum Laude, Behavioral Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi National Honor Society, Colgate Activites Board, Resident Advisor, Chemistry Teaching Assistant, Varsity.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society Varsity Soccer (2001 NYS Class C Champions) Varsity Softball (2 year team captain) Mock.