Charles R. Pierce, Jr.

Charles (“Chip”) R. Pierce, Jr. joined Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in 2022 and is a Member and Head of the firm’s Construction Department.

At the outset of his legal career, Pierce was first exposed to construction litigation and has been practicing construction law ever since. Drawing on his experience working summers as a commercial water proofer and roofer, Pierce had a great appreciation for the industry and the legal complexities involved – from negotiating the contracts for construction to project completion and avoiding or resolving disputes along the way.

Pierce takes pride in righting wrongs for his clients, such as when he obtained a seven figure judgment against the Port Authority on behalf of a steel subcontractor who had not been paid for steel supplied and installed for the light rail link at Newark Airport or when he recovered over $1 million for an engineering firm who had not been provided with their fair share of work under a JV agreement with another engineering firm.

For over 30 years, Pierce has counseled a wide range of construction industry clients – commercial and private owners, developers, construction managers, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, architects, engineers, and designers – in their business dealings and contractual relationships. Clients appreciate how Pierce’s straightforward, cool-headed approach continually delivers outstanding results, whether he is negotiating construction contracts or resolving complex disputes.

As Head of the Construction practice, Pierce helps to manage the practice, from engaging with clients to assigning matters and developing and refining strategies best suited to achieving the clients’ goals. Our clients vary widely, from corporate owners to high-net-worth individuals, contractors, and design professionals. Counseling such a wide variety of clients gives a unique perspective on the industry and provides us with valuable insight in representing our clients.

Pierce is a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America (“CLSA”) and recognized as a NY Metro Super Lawyer in the field of construction litigation. He is also a member of the Diversity Law Institute and the Trial Law Institute. He is a trained mediator and frequent lecturer for CLSA, the Practicing Law Institute and Lorman Education Services on construction law topics.

Prior to joining Rosenberg & Estis, Pierce was a Partner with Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP.