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David M. Grill

Construction Lawyers in New York, NY

David M. Grill specializes in complex commercial and construction litigation for major real estate clients, leveraging over 20 years of experience. He also advises on landlord-tenant relationships and is a recognized Fellow of the Construction Lawyer Society of America.
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About this Lawyer/Firm

David M. Grill focuses his practice on representing major real estate owners, developers, and contractors in complex commercial, construction, surety, lien law, and property litigation. With over 20 years of experience, he has successfully litigated and arbitrated numerous real property and construction disputes, providing significant value to his clients.

Specializing in construction defect and contract cases, David represents clients across the construction spectrum, including owners, developers, general contractors, trade contractors, and suppliers. He possesses a deep understanding of the specialized laws governing New York’s real estate and construction sectors, which he effectively utilizes to achieve optimal outcomes.

In addition to his litigation work, David has substantial transactional experience in negotiating and drafting various construction and design contracts for both large-scale developments and residential projects.

Beyond construction law, David advises building owners on all aspects of landlord-tenant relationships, both residential and commercial, and represents them in associated litigation. His clientele includes major commercial and residential real estate corporations, asset and portfolio managers, landlords, commercial tenants, developers, and management companies.

In 2018, David was honored as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyer Society of America, an exclusive society limited to 85 attorneys in New York.

His notable achievements include victories in many reported cases, such as 79 East Owner, LLC v. Del Rio, Courthouse Corporate Center LLC v. Schulman, Broadway Trio LLC v. Nima Asal Inc., Borowski v. Falleder, Walter H. Poppe General Contracting, Inc. v. Town of Ramapo, Hudson Electrical Contractors, Inc. v. Merrian Gateway Associates, and Harry Stern v. Jiab Realty Corp.

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Main Office: 477 Madison Avenue, Suite 410, New York, NY 10022-5843

Practice Areas:

Languages Spoken: English

Fees

Emergency After Hours: Yes

Construction Law

Construction law deals with the legal aspects of building projects, covering areas such as contract drafting, negotiation, and enforcement, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and risk management. It involves various stakeholders, including contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners. Common issues include delays, defects, payment disputes, and regulatory adherence to safety, environmental, and zoning laws. Disputes are often resolved through litigation, mediation, or arbitration, while risk management focuses on handling liability, insurance, and bonding concerns. The goal is to ensure smooth project execution while minimizing legal conflicts.

David M. Grill

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David M. Grill specializes in complex commercial and construction litigation for major real estate clients, leveraging over 20 years of experience.

Education:

Brooklyn Law School, Juris Doctor

State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A.

Bar Admission:

New Jersey

New York

Language: English

Contact David M. Grill

Fees

Emergency After Hours: Yes

Contact Info

Office Address: 477 Madison Avenue, Suite 410, New York, NY 10022-5843

Phone Number: (212) 455-9555

Email Address: david.grill@rivkin.com

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