Thiells Construction Lawyers

Bill has 20+ years of litigation and law firm management experience. He is hardworking, efficient and detail oriented with strong leadership skills and a proven track record. He is extremely organized with a strong ability to multi-task. Bill works well in a team environment and is capable of handling complex matters and providing guidance to other team members to ensure that all matters are handled properly. EDUCATION Juris Doctor ...

Scott Yaffe represents a variety of construction clients in New York and New Jersey, including general and prime contractors, subcontractors, sureties and material and equipment suppliers. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago and Cardozo School of Law.

Tony is a Partner in Nicoll Davis & Spinella's Litigation and Compliance & Corporate Governance Departments, where he counsels organizations and individuals on a wide range of legal and business issues. He has over twenty years of federal and state court experience specializing in complex commercial and corporate litigation; construction litigation; shareholder and partnership disputes; intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting litigation; and general corporate matters. He has extensive experience overseeing and managing trademark and anti-counterfeiting cases. He provides strategic counseling involving trademarks, service marks, e-commerce and licensing issues as well as intellectual property portfolio management and anti-counterfeiting. He...

Diane Mall Sammarco is Of Counsel to Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP. Ms. Sammarco represents investors in securities arbitration and litigation against financial firms, as well as employees in industry disputes and self-regulatory investigations. Ms. Sammarco joined the firm’s predecessor, Rich & Intelisano, LLP, in 2008.

In June 2010, Ms. Sammarco was part of the team at Rich & Intelisano, LLP that won the Bayou v. Goldman Sachs Execution & Clearing case: a $20.6 million FINRA arbitration award against Goldman Sachs related to the Bayou hedge fund fraud. The 18-day hearing generated a 100% recovery of the compensatory damages requested. It...

Mariusz "Mario" Sniarowski has dedicated his entire career to exemplifying excellence in every facet of his work. This commitment has not only established him as a prominent figure in New York's legal sphere but has also positioned him as a leader within the local Polish community. Mario is a respected personal injury trial lawyer at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., protecting the rights and interests of New Yorkers who have suffered life-altering injuries due to the negligence of other individuals and entities and their surviving family members. His practice concentrates on all aspects of plaintiffs’ personal injury law, including construction accidents,...

Arthur O. Tisi is an experienced and aggressive personal injury attorney who will be ready to make a convincing presentation of your case. He prepares each case intensively and works with medical and economic experts when necessary to demonstrate exactly how your injury has changed your life. In many cases, this preparation leads to favorable out-of-court settlements. He has earned a reputation of aggressive representation of his clients and skilled advocacy.  He has been called a "pit bull" who "will squeeze every nickel" out of the defense.  If your opposition is not willing to treat you fairly, Mr. Tisi will not...

I'm a New York City Personal Injury Lawyer, Construction Accident Attorney & Trial Lawyer. I've been recognized for my trial & appellate skills & results by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, National Law Journal's Hall of Fame, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum & Avvo superb rated & in 2011-2012 & again in 2012- 2013 the prestigious US News & World Report rated my firm in the top 20 Personal Injury Firms in NYC. Being able to change the lives of injured accident victims when they needed it the most, is my greatest source of pride. There is nothing quite...

Prior to earning my law degree from St. John's Law School in 1993, I was employed as a Mechanical Engineer. After graduating I took a position with a public works contractor as an executive project manager and in-house counsel where I remained until 1999. Since that time I have represented contractors, owners and construction professionals on their projects both in and out of court as well as complex commercial litigation matters. I believe that my engineering background and prior experience as a project manager is invaluable and an added benefit not shared by many other attorneys in the practice...

Dario Anthony Chinigo, is an attorney with more than 15 years of experience in Personal Injury Litigation, and an associate with the firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer since 2004. Having immigrated to the United States from his native Italy in 1983, Dario is especially sensitive to the issues and problems faced by immigrants who are injured as a result of others' negligence. He speaks, reads and writes Italian fluently, and is conversational in Spanish.

Vincent is the firm's managing member and practices almost exclusively in construction law. His practice includes claims for breach of contract, delays, scope of work disputes and defective construction. He has successfully represented clients in multiple multi million dollars awards, verdicts and settlements. Vincent is AV Rated by Martindale Hubble (its highest rating), holds a perfect 10.0 rating on avvo.com and has been selected by Super Lawyers as a "rising star" in construction litigation every year from 2012 - 2020 and as a "super lawyer" every year since 2021. He is a former Chairman of the...

Howard Raphaelson, partner and personal injury attorney at Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm has always understood how his clients are affected by accidents and is able to bring that empathy to the courtroom and settlement table every day.

His approach, personalizing and making sure defendants and insurance companies treat each client as a person and not a file, is one of the main reasons why Raphaelson and Levine Law Firm has been able to recover verdicts and settlements that exceed industry standards in many cases.

Howard has earned a strong reputation over the past decades with his peers, judges and community...

With 18 years experience in tort litigation and with a diversified background which includes marine construction, Tim Schweitzer, partner with the law firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer, has unique insight into the needs of his clients. Tim specializes in personal injury matters, with special emphasis on maritime(Jones Act and Longshore Harbor Workers), construction worker tort claims and railroad (F.E.L.A.) claims. He has successfully resolved hundreds of personal injury suits through settlement and by jury verdict.

Beginning his career in insurance defense, coverage analysis and litigation, Alan soon became general counsel to a New Orleans-based insurance consulting firm, where he assisted clients with specifications for coverage, captive formation, claims handling and loss mitigation. He was instrumental in the passing of the Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act and for many years represented the London market in CGL, marine and contractual liability claims, largely in the context of the “oil patch”. In 2005, Alan relocated his primary residence to New York, and continues to practice there as well as in Louisiana, focusing on construction, contract, and insurance...

We are a family owned, multi-generational law firm serving New York, New Jersey and Florida. We also have affiliated offices and counsel in Illinois and California. Our two partners have more than 80 years combined experience between them, and our firm is well-established and well-respected. Our clients are treated as family, and with respect and prompt, personal attention. Our services are efficiently performed, we communicate effectively, and our rates are reasonable and competitive. Michael is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and Florida and various Federal Courts, including the United States Supreme Court. He graduated from State University...

DANIEL R. OLIVIERI, ESQ. LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL R. OLIVIERI, P.C. 487 JERICHO TURNPIKE SYOSSET, NEW YORK 11791 (516) 470-0704 AREAS OF CONCENTRATION: Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Employment Discrimination, Real Estate Law, Matrimonial Law, Corporate Law, Insurance Law and experienced in all phases of Litigation in State and Federal Courts, Appellate Practice and Arbitrations. EDUCATION: Law School Attended: New England School of Law, J.D., 1982 ...

Mr. Howard is Of Counsel to the firm and concentrates his practice in commercial, real estate and construction law, including contract claims, shareholder disputes, and complex litigation. Before entering private practice, he was an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York City Law Department, Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division, where he represented and advised institutional and municipal clients on capital project litigation and administrative policy. He earned his B.A. in economics, with honors, from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and his J.D., with honors, from Touro College Law School. He is admitted to the Bars...

Michael Korsinsky is a founding partner at Korsinsky & Klein, LLP. He manages the firm’s litigation groups, which includes matters before various courts as well as those matters before administrative tribunals at various government agencies. He concentrates and dedicates most of his time with construction litigation, Elder Law and Health Law matters. He is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School and is admitted to both the New York and New Jersey Bars as well as the following Federal courts: the Second Circuit, the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York, the Northern District of New York...

Gerard Romski serves as Of Counsel at Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP. Mr. Romski practices in the areas of construction litigation, real estate and land use law, commercial law and government relations.

Mr. Romski holds a Bachelor of Arts from the New York Institute of Technology and received his Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School. He is a member of the bar of State of New York and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern District of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Romski is on the Board...

David L. Scher has been a partner at Block O’Toole & Murphy since 2012, and became President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) in 2023. Prior to his career in personal injury law, Mr. Scher worked for the Office of the New York State Attorney General, volunteered for a Civil Rights legal aid clinic, and clerked for New York Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich. He attended Tufts University and Fordham University School of Law. Since joining BOM in 2003, Mr. Scher has focused his practice primarily on representing construction accident victims, as well as those seriously harmed in...

Tanner “Bryce” Jones, Managing Director of Jones Law Firm, P.C. in Manhattan, develops the litigation strategies on all cases and ensures that they match client goals. By listening to and understanding the client’s perspective, he is able to give balanced advice on the risk-weighted costs and benefits of undertaking legal work at all stages of the litigation lifecycle. His legal interests include the enforceability of money judgments and the powers and limitations of contracts to create and maintain incentives among businesses and their stakeholders.

Before forming his own firm, Bryce was an eDiscovery project manager who deployed cutting edge technology to...

Skilled litigation attorney with experience in state and federal courts to appellate level, arbitration and administrative hearing settings and expertise in diverse areas, including insurance coverage, federal regulation, commercial litigation and construction law. Extensive experience in complex, voluminous cases. Excellent writing skills leading to high level of success in winning cases prior to trial or upon appeal. Proven ability to liaise effectively with clients. Admitted to: New York Bar in 1997; United States Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in 1998; United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2001. Reported Decisions: Technical Support Services Inc....

Michael Kolb was born and raised in Newburgh, New York and is a graduate of Chestnut Street School, North Junior High School, Newburgh Free Academy, Cornell University and Columbia University Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1976 and has practiced law in a variety of settings for more than 35 years. Early in his career he served as a Law Secretary to a Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department for almost two years. At present, his practice consists primarily of representing persons injured by defective machines and other products. He also represents injured persons...

Michael Zisser graduated from Boston University, magna cum laude, with a degree in English and Philosophy in 2007. He then earned a Masters Degree in English Literature from NYU prior to attending Hofstra Law School where he graduated cum laude, was a member of the Hofstra Law Review and was President and Editor-in-Chief of the Moot Court Board. While in law school, Michael received an award for outstanding appellate advocacy and was selected by the faculty to represent the law school as student advocate in the US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in the case United...

Carissa Peebles is a New York City personal injury attorney with The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. She has spent her legal career fighting on behalf of victims of construction injuries, premises accidents, and automobile accidents, as well as individuals who have experienced civil rights violations. Ms. Peebles graduated from the University of Kansas in 2007 and obtained her Juris Doctor with magna cum laude from Nova Southeastern University.

I am a New York-based maritime lawyer serving vessel owners and operators (both bluewater and brownwater), P&I clubs, and other transportation intermediaries in a wide variety of disputes. I also have experience in insurance coverage issues and in the handling of complex construction cases. I am admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey.

I have been practicing law in Manhattan since 1983 after receiving my law degree from Hofstra University Law School and an LL.M. in Corporate Law from New York University School of Law. I handle all business law related matters including but not limited to business, commercial, construction and real estate litigation. I receive many of my referrals through word-of-mouth and pride myself on my dedication to personal service and quality results.

John M. Giordano is Of Counsel to Rich Intelisano & Katz. He brings over 30 years of experience, skill and knowledge to a broad array of legal matters. His practice areas include Business, Construction, Employment, International, Real Estate, and Securities Law. Mr. Giordano is committed to providing proactive, creative, and client-focused advocacy.

Mr. Giordano obtained his B.A. at Ithaca College. He earned his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law. Mr. Giordano's jurisdictions include the State of New York and the United States District Courts in the Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of New York.