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Cohen Seglias is ranked as one of the top firms in the country by Construction Executive’s “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms® of 2023,” ranking 10th nationwide. In a feature of the publication providing insights from the leaders in ...

It’s never easy when a loved one passes away. Not only does one have to deal with the emotional fallout from someone’s passing, but often, too, one must deal with the deceased’s legal matters. There are many myths and misconceptions about ...

Cohen Seglias is proud to announce that the firm and its attorneys continue to be ranked in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, the preeminent legal ranking of attorneys and law firms. The firm continues to increase its rankings ...

Listed 10th in Construction Executive’s “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms® of 2023,” Cohen Seglias continues to be ranked among the nation’s top construction law firms.  Construction Executive, a leading industry publication, ...

Welcome back to our DMV Construction Law Series, where we discuss emergent legal issues important to contractors. This installment reviews the Washington, DC Construction Prompt Payment Act and its recent update concerning the right to setoff, which ...

In the construction industry, it is not uncommon for a contractor to be named in a lawsuit due to hidden (latent) defects in its work that injure a third party long after the work has been completed and turned over to the owner. For example, if ...

Cohen Seglias would like to introduce our 2023 summer associates. On Monday, May 22 we welcomed Chental Bembry, Clifford David, Jaden Fields, and Brett Stander to our Philadelphia office; James Sabia to our DC office, Gabriel Perez to our Newark ...

Cohen Seglias partners Roy Cohen and Lori Wisniewski Azzara and associates Sydney Pierce, Kelsey Riehle and Mara Stella recently obtained a successful opinion for their client, Broadway Electric Service Corp. (BESCO). The Legal Intelligencer ...

We are pleased to announce that numerous Cohen Seglias attorneys were selected to this year’s Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Each year, the Super Lawyers lists recognize no more than five percent of attorneys in Pennsylvania, ...

Construction Equipment Guide mentioned Cohen Seglias partner Jennifer Budd in regard to her participation in American Road & Transportation Builder Association‘s (ARTBA) Industry Leader Development Program. Jen was among 36 industry ...

Public officials frequently discuss issues of public concern on their personal social media accounts. The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently addressed whether such social media posts are public records under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know ...

Arbitration is a way to resolve your divorce out of court. Given the current backlog and shortage of judges, it is something people with family law issues should give serious consideration to in resolving their matters. How Does Arbitration Work? By ...

Carolyn Daly spoke with Law360 Pulse about family law, innovations in the field, and her decision to join Cohen Seglias at this stage in her career. Carolyn stated, “I had been in private practice about 26 years and I started a very small ...

Construction partner Jackson Nichols contributed to the Third Edition of the Maryland Construction Law Deskbook. He co-authored the chapter on construction technology with Zachary Sanders, James Thompson, and Russell Tipton of Harkins Builders, ...

We are pleased to announce that several Cohen Seglias attorneys were selected to this year’s New Jersey Supers Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The Super Lawyers lists recognize no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state/district and the ...

In Law360 Pulse, Managing partner Steven Williams discussed Paul Lucas joining our New York office and our new of-counsel relationship with Georgoulis PLLC. About entering into the relationship, Steve said “They traditionally have pretty much ...

We are pleased to announce that several Cohen Seglias attorneys were selected for this year’s Washington, DC Super Lawyers list. The Super Lawyers lists recognize no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state/district. 2023 Washington, DC ...

As a longtime supporter of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and its mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter, Cohen Seglias is proud to sponsor its Building Hope LIVE fundraising event on May 4. Building Hope LIVE is ...

We are pleased to announce that Paul Lucas has joined the firm as a litigation partner in the firm’s New York office as we also enter into an of counsel relationship with downtown Manhattan-based firm Georgoulis PLLC, founded by Chris ...

Michael H. Payne spoke with WQCS about the lawsuit filed against the Florida East Coast Railway Company (FEC), the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for condoning and obstructing a federally regulated waterway. The planned ...