Kushnick Pallaci PLLC is a New York construction law firm representing contractors, subcontractors, property owners, developers, construction managers, suppliers, design professionals and other construction-industry participants throughout New York City and Long Island. Our practice is concentrated in construction law, allowing us to provide clients with focused legal counsel grounded in a practical understanding of construction contracts, project administration and the disputes that arise on public and private construction projects.
Our New York construction attorneys prosecute and defend complex construction litigation and arbitration matters involving breach of contract, nonpayment, project delays, acceleration, change orders, disputed extra work, scope-of-work disagreements, termination, indemnification, defective construction and property damage. We understand that a construction dispute can affect cash flow, project completion, business relationships and future opportunities. Our objective is to identify the client’s legal and business priorities early and develop an efficient strategy designed to protect both.
Kushnick Pallaci PLLC has extensive experience with New York mechanic’s liens and construction payment claims. We assist contractors, subcontractors and suppliers with preparing, filing, extending and enforcing mechanic’s liens, including lien foreclosure actions. We also represent owners and contractors in disputes involving invalid, exaggerated or improperly filed liens. Our payment-related practice includes public improvement liens, payment and performance bond claims, retainage disputes and claims under New York’s Prompt Payment Act.
The firm represents claimants, trustees and other parties in New York Lien Law Article 3-A trust fund matters. These cases may involve alleged diversion of construction trust assets, demands for verified statements and financial records, project accountings, tracing of funds and claims against individuals who participated in or controlled the disposition of trust assets.
We also maintain an active RPAPL 881 and construction-access practice. Our attorneys represent developers and property owners seeking temporary access to neighboring property for construction, repairs or required protective work. We also represent adjoining owners, cooperative and condominium boards, commercial tenants and other affected parties seeking appropriate license fees, professional expenses, insurance, indemnification, monitoring, restoration and protection against property damage. When possible, we negotiate comprehensive construction license and access agreements. When an agreement cannot be reached, we prosecute and defend RPAPL 881 access proceedings in New York courts.
Our construction defect practice includes claims involving water intrusion, structural deficiencies, roofing and façade failures, defective concrete or masonry, code violations, improper installation, incomplete work and damage to adjoining property. We work with architects, engineers, scheduling consultants and other construction experts when technical analysis is required.
Kushnick Pallaci PLLC also drafts, reviews and negotiates construction contracts for owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors. Our contract work includes AIA agreements, subcontracts, change-order provisions, payment terms, notice requirements, delay and damages clauses, indemnification, insurance, dispute-resolution procedures and termination rights. Careful contract drafting and timely legal advice can often prevent a project problem from becoming expensive litigation.
Managing member Vincent T. Pallaci has more than 20 years of experience practicing New York construction law. The firm combines extensive construction-industry knowledge with responsive, practical and results-focused representation. To discuss a New York construction dispute, mechanic’s lien, RPAPL 881 access matter, Article 3-A trust claim, construction defect or contract issue, contact Kushnick Pallaci PLLC at (212) 752-7155 in New York City or (631) 752-7100 on Long Island, or visit www.nyconstructionlaw.com.
