Construction Business Review

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP
Full-Service Legal Representation for Construction Disputes

Scott Orenstein, Esq., Partner & Co-Chair Construction Practice Group, Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLPScott Orenstein, Esq., Partner & Co-Chair Construction Practice Group
Having a specialized legal team that is experienced with the issues that may arise during construction projects is invaluable. During construction, there are a litany of issues that may confront general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, material suppliers, owners and/or design professionals. In addition, many projects are still dealing with the increased costs and supply chain problems that started during the COVID pandemic.

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP helps its clients make proactive decisions pertaining to issues that arise during construction.

“We recognize the multifaceted nature of construction contract disputes. We work to help clients avoid litigation, but, if litigation does become necessary, our guidance helps our clients position themselves to be able to present the strongest case possible,” says Scott Orenstein, Esq., Partner and Co-chair of the Construction Practice Group at Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP, a community of legal service providers (international lawyers, paralegals, project managers and legal assistants) who are passionate about providing exceptional legal services in a creative environment that is dedicated to unparalleled value, efficiency and client service.

Attorney Orenstein is also a licensed Professional Engineer with substantial experience in the construction industry. He draws upon that experience to provide clients not only with proper legal advice, but also practical business advice. That starts with ensuring that his clients have good contracts (the starting point of any claim situation), which leads to being able to reliably address complex construction claims involving such issues as acceleration, delay, claims for lost productivity, changed or unforeseen conditions, extra work, defective plans and specifications, contract suspension or termination and other performance issues.

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP is also proficient at handling routine construction matters, such as mechanic’s liens and bond claims. In each situation, Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP adopts a problem-solving mindset, meticulously examining the intricacies of each dispute, and presenting clients with a detailed analysis. Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP works to replace the conventional one-size-fits-all strategy with a tailored plan that allows clients to gain insight into several alternative paths to resolution, enabling them to take the route best suited to their needs.

We recognize the multifaceted nature of construction contract disputes. We work to help clients avoid litigation, but, if litigation does become necessary, our guidance helps our clients position themselves to be able to present the strongest case possible

By way of example, Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP recently assisted a client on the brink of bankruptcy as a result of nonpayment due to alleged performance issues. After thoroughly analyzing the issues, Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP was able to negotiate a favorable settlement on the client’s behalf. In another instance, the firm represented a general contractor in a complex arbitration against the owner. In that case, the owner presented an extensive list of claims alleging defective work. At the end of ten (10) hearing days, the firm successfully defeated all of the owner’s claims and secured payment on behalf of the client. This outcome marked a drastic turn of events considering the fact that earlier settlement discussions were based upon a potential payment being made to the owner. These are but two of the many situations in which Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP has successfully represented its construction clients in both the public and private sectors.