My commercial litigation practice focuses on representing clients in contract drafting and disputes in the construction and surety industries. In addition, I defend damage and personal injury claims arising from construction projects. Peer rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating, I am also listed in Woodward/White, Inc.'s Best Lawyers in the areas of Construction law and Litigation - Construction. I am also recognized as a Super Lawyer for Upstate New York and I am listed in Sutton's Who's Who in American Law. My license to practice law covers New York, including all federal district courts, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. I am also admitted to practice before the Court of Federal Claims, and the Second and Third Circuit Courts of Appeal. I serve as both a neutral and advocate in commercial arbitration and mediation. I am a member of the Commercial and Construction Industry Panel of Arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association.My reported cases include:Swiss Reinsurance America Corp. v. Airport Industrial Park, Inc., 325 Fed.Appx. 59 (3d Cir. 2009); Kemper Insurance Co. v. State of New York, 70 AD2d 192 (3rd Dep’t 2009); RLI Insurance Co. v. New York State Department of Labor, 97 NY2d 256 (2002); New York National Bank v. Primalto Development and Construction Co., 270 AD2d 22 (1st Dep't 2000); Construction Pace Setters, Inc. v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 225 AD2d 1090 (4th Dep't 1996); Green Island Construction Co., Inc. v. County of Chenango, 212 AD2d 853 (3rd Dep't 1995).Specialties: Construction and Surety Focused Practice; Trial and Appellate Attorney, Mediator and Arbitrator, Member of the Construction Industry Panel of the American Arbitration Association