What’s New?
Introducing our E-Newsletter! We have transitioned Construction in Brief to an electronic newsletter. Please explore our articles on our website as we no longer send out printed copies. You can subscribe to our e-newsletter here.
We are excited to announce a new practice group, Consumer Protection & Regulatory Defense! You can read about this new group below. In this issue, we also cover the growing trend of “design-assist” in the construction industry and important factors to consider when faced with delay claims. In the Q&A with Marian Kornilowicz, you will gain insight into our Business Transactions Group and the services we provide our clients. Last but not least, the date for the 2019 Construction Executive Boot Camp has been set, so please take a look below and mark your calendars!
Ashling Ehrhardt, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Christopher Sexton, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Sydney Pierce, Associate Editor
New Faces
Joshua M. Deal joined the New York office as a construction associate. He represents owners, contractors, design-builders, and subcontractors on both private and public projects on matters including mechanics’ lien claims, payment and performance bond claims, delay claims, and construction defect claims.. Josh also represents property owners in the negotiation and drafting of construction license agreements with neighboring property owners and in related litigation under New York State’s Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law.
Before joining Cohen Seglias, Josh was an associate at a mid-sized defense firm in New York where he handled a broad array of matters including, commercial litigation, employment investigations and litigation, products liability, civil rights litigation, construction injury litigation, toxic torts, and railroad liability litigation.
Kelsey E. Riehle recently joined the Philadelphia office as a construction associate. As a litigator, she works closely with owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in all phases of the construction and dispute resolution process. Kelsey counsels her clients early on in projects to maximize their success and minimize risk. When disputes do arise, she employs a practical and thoughtful approach to resolving legal challenges.
In addition to her experience in the construction sector, Kelsey has defended clients in general liability, mass toxic tort, and products liability matters and litigated cases in federal and state court. She previously served as an adjunct professor of business law courses in North Carolina.
Paul Felipe Williamson joined the Washington, DC office earlier this year as a construction associate. He concentrates his practice in construction litigation and represents contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, owners, and other parties on both private and public projects. In addition, he leverages his several years of experience in the defense contracting industry to counsel clients regarding compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplementary regulations.
Prior to joining Cohen Seglias, Paul was an attorney at an Am Law 100 firm, where his practice focused on resolving his clients’ complex commercial disputes in federal and state courts. Paul also has significant experience in managing complex, large scale, eDiscovery matters.
Cohen Seglias Ranked in Chambers USA 2019
We are pleased to announce that Cohen Seglias is recognized in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, the preeminent legal ranking of attorneys and law firms. Our Construction Group is once again named a leading practice in Pennsylvania. In addition, four Cohen Seglias attorneys are individually recognized–the highest number of ranked attorneys ever for the firm. Roy Cohen, Ed Seglias, George Pallas, and Jason Copley are named as leaders in the field of Construction.
Cohen Seglias Ranked in The Top 50 Construction Law Firms® of 2019
We are proud to announce that Cohen Seglias is ranked eighth in Construction Executive’s The Top 50 Construction Law Firms® of 2019. For its inaugural ranking, Construction Executive, an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) publication, surveyed hundreds of law firms across the United States with dedicated construction practices.
Save the Date: 2019 Construction Executive Boot Camp!
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel
On October 24, we are co-hosting the annual Construction Executive Boot Camp with McCarthy & Company, MRG (Madison Risk Group), and The Shepherd Agency. We are excited to bring you another great event, so look out for more information!
Our Newark, NJ Office Moved!
Please update your records for this office.
One Newark Center
1085 Raymond Boulevard, 21st Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
P: 973.474.5003
F: 973.826.4860
