Tim Grieco focuses his practice on construction and commercial litigation. Representative Matters · Recently argued before the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania and obtained the reversal of the trial court's decision; · Served as trial counsel for a local contractor in a lawsuit against a major utility company. After a two-week trial, the jury returned a multi-million dollar verdict against the utility company. The Judge also awarded the contractor its fees and expenses in an amount exceeding $720,000, under Pennsylvania's Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act; · Recently represented a start-up logistics and procurement company in breach of contract case against a major automotive parts company in arbitration; · Represents contractors in various disputes (i.e., disputes regarding contract balance, change orders, delay/impact/acceleration claims) against school districts and municipal authorities; · Represents various manufacturers in complex trade secret litigation in state and federal court; · Litigates complex insurance coverage, shareholder dispute, and securities fraud cases; · Recently argued before the Court of Appeals of Ohio regarding the legality of a stock restriction (a right of first refusal) imposed on already-acquired stock. Tim represented the company against the minority shareholder and successfully obtained the affirmance of the trial court ruling which upheld the validity of the restriction; · Represented industrial company in hearing before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio regarding back-charging dispute; · Represents architects in various design defect, breach of contract, and fee dispute cases; · Represents an industrial contractor in easement and UCC issues. Professional Affiliations Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations Articles/Speeches/Presentations · "Ambiguities in federal construction contract documents: What would a reasonable contractor do?" Eckert Seamans' Construction Law Update, Spring 2010. · "A primer on Federal contract bid protests," Eckert Seamans Construction Law Update, October 2009. · "How to Avoid Breach of Contract Problems," co-authored with Matthew Whipple, Commercial Builder, Fall 2008. · "Contract Clauses and Issues," presented at the annual Pennsylvania Builders Association meeting. |