Arnold Shimelman practices in the areas of real estate law, conveyancing, construction and development matters, condemnation law, transportation law and related fields.
Arnold has represented a large number of clients in an array of real estate acquisitions and leasing matters, new construction, expansion and renovation capital projects. Such representation has included the negotiation of architect and construction management agreements, construction contracts and specialized engineering and related construction industry agreements. Such projects have ranged in value from less than one million dollars to in excess of five hundred million dollars. He represented the State of Connecticut in its acquisition by condemnation and purchase, and in negotiating architect and construction management agreements for both the Rentschler Field Stadium and the Adriaen's Landing projects. Arnold also served as the lead attorney for the construction and design professional contracting for a large health care facility located in Fairfield County as well as for numerous school districts throughout Connecticut.
Prior to joining the firm, Arnold served 25 years with the Attorney General's Office representing the Connecticut Department of Transportation with attention to aviation, public transportation and highway matters in a wide range of activities.
Distinctions
· BV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Affiliations
· American Bar Association: Real Estate Section; Construction Section
· Connecticut Bar Association: Real Property Section
· University of Hartford Construction Institute
Experience
School Building Construction Negotiations
Full-Service Client Representation
Purchase and Redevelopment of Approximately 400 Acres of Property in the Town of Preston, Connecticut
$26 Million Former G. Fox Building
$1.6 Billion Proposed Development Project by Utopia Studios Ltd.
Major Airline Leasing of Terminal Gates and Space at Bradley International Airport
Rentschler Field Acquisition, Development of 40,000 Person Football Stadium
Negotiations for Leasing, Management and Operation of Parking Facilities
Negotiations for Purchase/Lease of 40,000 Sq. Ft. Facility
College Campus and Community Sports Complex Development
State Project Construction Disputes
Design and Construction Disputes on State Construction Projects
Handled Contracting Issues for Major Construction Project
Publications
October 27, 2010, New Law Changes Retainage Limitations on Construction Contracts
July 22, 2009, Stimulus: "Proceed With Caution"
May 2009, Going to School on School Construction Contracts
March 9, 2009, A School Construction Contract Education
Events
October 3, 2008, Connecticut Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) Fall Workshop