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Expert legal representation for construction professionals in administrative hearings.

Expert legal guidance for businesses in the construction industry, ensuring compliance and smooth operations.

Streamline your construction project with expertly negotiated and tailored contracts.

Expert legal counsel for employment issues in construction.

Expert IP legal counsel for construction projects.

Navigate international construction projects with expert support.

Expertise in litigation and alternative dispute resolution for construction-related disputes.

Expert legal counsel for professional licensing and compliance across jurisdictions.

Strengthens clients' positions and reduces project vulnerabilities through strategic risk management services.

Expert legal support for bond and lien management.

Provides expert legal representation in real estate and construction matters for developers and property owners.

Empowers construction businesses with tailored legal advice to navigate challenges and foster growth.

Administrative Hearings

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP represents construction professionals in administrative hearings across jurisdictions. The firm has particular strength representing architects, engineers, and land surveyors before licensing boards and in local proceedings, including the New York City Department of Buildings, the New York City Fire Department, and the Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings (OATH). The firm also represents design-build contractors in administrative proceedings before the Department of Labor.

• Provides Comprehensive Support
  The firm offers expert legal representation and strategic counsel tailored to the complexities of construction-related administrative hearings, ensuring effective advocacy for clients.
• Navigates Complex Regulations
  Zetlin & De Chiara leverages extensive experience with various licensing boards to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, facilitating smoother processes for their clients.
• Advocates for Contractors
  The firm offers skilled representation to design-build contractors in labor-related administrative hearings, focusing on protecting their interests and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Corporate Law

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP provides corporate law services for construction businesses, including forming and maintaining entities, drafting shareholder agreements, and guiding ownership transitions as part of restructurings or merger and acquisition activity.

• Facilitate Business Setup
  Our team assists in establishing legal structures for new entities, ensuring compliance with regulations and smooth operational governance.
• Navigate Corporate Transactions
  We provide expert advice on mergers and acquisitions, ensuring strategic alignment and thorough licensing compliance for smooth transitions.
• Ensure Smooth Transitions
  We draft detailed shareholder agreements and facilitate ownership transitions, helping clients manage complex changes in corporate structure efficiently.
• Provide Proactive Legal Advice
  Our attorneys help clients identify potential legal risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring robust legal support for business operations.

Contract Negotiation & Preparation

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP helps clients negotiate and prepare construction contracts, ensuring sound terms and alignment with project goals.

• Tailor Contracts To Your Needs
  Our attorneys meticulously draft contracts that address specific client needs, ensuring all aspects of the project are covered to minimize future disputes.
• Minimize Potential Liabilities
  We focus on contract terms that clearly define responsibilities and liabilities, reducing the likelihood of disputes arising from unfamiliar obligations.
• Strengthen Project Security
  By identifying vulnerabilities early on, we assist in crafting dispute avoidance plans that strengthen project outcomes while minimizing exposure to risks.
• Avoid Work Stoppages
  Utilizing PLAs to provide consistent work rules for all trades involved, simplifying labor management and reducing potential delays.
• Optimize Project Delivery
  We guide clients through the selection of the most effective construction delivery method to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Employment Law

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP provides counseling on employment issues related to design and construction, including hiring practices, employment contracts and manuals, performance evaluations, anti-discrimination matters, information technology policies, and terminations. We also assist owners in controlling construction costs through project labor agreements.

• Enhance Workplace Standards
  We create comprehensive employee manuals and performance evaluation systems that meet legal standards and foster a fair work environment.
• Ensure Legal Compliance
  We provide expert guidance on developing hiring practices and drafting employment contracts that comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Control Construction Costs
  We help clients negotiate and implement project labor agreements that effectively manage labor costs and streamline project execution.

Intellectual Property

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP handles intellectual property matters for construction projects, including copyright protection for architectural works and project documents, and addressing IP rights in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). The firm provides comprehensive legal counsel to ensure all stakeholders are aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding intellectual property, which is increasingly important in the modern construction landscape.

• Safeguard Creative Works
  Zetlin & De Chiara provides robust copyright protection for architectural designs and project documentation, ensuring that creative works are legally safeguarded.
• Manage IP Rights in Innovative Methods
  The firm assists clients in navigating the complexities of intellectual property rights in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), protecting their innovations and investments.
• Resolve IP Disputes Effectively
  Zetlin & De Chiara provides specialized services to resolve intellectual property disputes arising in construction, ensuring swift and effective solutions to minimize project disruptions.

International Projects

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP assists with international construction projects, helping clients navigate cross-border opportunities and work with local counsel to manage jurisdictional and regulatory requirements. The firm has experience in arbitration relating to overseas projects.

• Access Local Legal Expertise
  Ensure compliance and effective management of construction projects by collaborating with local legal experts.
• Facilitate Global Opportunities
  Leverage support for projects across borders, enhancing your ability to engage in international initiatives.
• Resolve International Disputes
  Utilize proven arbitration capabilities to effectively resolve issues arising from international construction projects.

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP provides representation in construction-related disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and other dispute-resolution methods. The firm leverages its extensive experience in the construction industry to advocate effectively for clients in both judicial and non-judicial settings, ensuring comprehensive strategies that address both legal and business implications.

• Facilitates Timely Resolutions
  Leveraging ADR processes minimizes the time and resources typically required in litigation, allowing projects to proceed without unnecessary delays.
• Advocates in Court
  Experienced attorneys represent clients effectively in litigation, addressing a wide range of construction-related claims while protecting their interests.
• Provides Tailored Solutions
  Personalized strategies guide clients through complex disputes, enhancing their decision-making in critical situations.
• Enhances Litigation Strategies
  Insight into industry specifics enables tailored legal strategies that anticipate challenges and leverage opportunities effectively.
• Streamlines Dispute Handling
  Thorough claim management ensures that all aspects of a dispute are addressed efficiently, mitigating risks and improving outcomes.

Professional Licensing

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP provides licensing strategy and compliance guidance for design professionals across multiple jurisdictions, and represents clients in disciplinary proceedings before licensing boards and public agencies. The firm also coordinates offshore compliance issues.

• Ensure Proper Representation
  Zetlin & De Chiara provides skilled representation for design professionals during disciplinary hearings, helping to protect their licenses and professional reputations.
• Navigate Licensing Requirements
  The firm helps clients understand and meet varying registration requirements necessary for operating in multiple jurisdictions, aiding them in formulating effective compliance strategies.
• Assess Licensing Needs
  The firm conducts detailed evaluations to identify licensing needs for design professionals, essential for successful corporate planning and project participation.
• Coordinate Offshore Compliance
  By leveraging global relationships, Zetlin & De Chiara assists clients with compliance challenges in international markets, ensuring seamless operations across borders.

Risk Management

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP develops risk management strategies to reduce exposure and strengthen the client's position from the outset of a project, including dispute-avoidance plans and guidance through relationships with major construction insurers.

• Avoid Disputes Effectively
  Identify and address potential conflicts early to facilitate smoother project execution.
• Identify Vulnerabilities Early
  Conduct thorough assessments to pinpoint risks and implement strategies for their mitigation.
• Navigate Insurance Options
  Provide comprehensive advice on selecting appropriate insurance products to safeguard against risks.
• Maintain Risk Compliance
  Assist clients in adapting to changing project conditions and compliance requirements.

Bonds / Liens

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP handles bonds and liens in construction projects, including presenting and defending performance, payment and bid bond claims, protecting lien rights, and filing liens across multiple states.

• Resolve Disputes Successfully
  Our experienced attorneys navigate the complexities of bond and lien disputes to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Protect Lien Rights
  We provide comprehensive services to ensure that your lien rights are effectively protected and properly filed within the required timelines.
• Expertly Handle Bond Claims
  Our firm specializes in surety bond claims, providing effective representation for both bond providers and claimants.

Real Estate

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP represents real estate owners and developers in construction-related real estate matters, including negotiating license agreements between adjoining property owners and handling RPAPL 881 license proceedings.

• Facilitates Smooth Transactions
  Ensures efficient handling of construction-related matters to help clients achieve project goals.
• Navigates Legal Complexities
  Effectively manages legal proceedings involving access and construction issues between property owners.
• Secures Necessary Access
  Negotiates essential agreements to allow landowners to access each other's properties for construction needs.

Business Advice

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP provides business advice to members of the construction community including owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals. The firm assists closely held and emerging businesses in navigating unique challenges, encompassing everything from startup to succession planning. Their attorneys leverage vast experience to address various legal issues faced by businesses and have formed partnerships to provide comprehensive services during crises, such as COVID-19.

• Guide Business Governance
  Supports construction firms with essential governance strategies, ensuring compliance and effective operational practices.
• Manage Business Risks
  Helps organizations identify vulnerabilities and implement risk reduction procedures, minimizing legal exposure throughout project phases.
• Navigate COVID-19 Challenges
  Equips businesses with strategies to mitigate disruptions, re-open safely, and manage contractual obligations affected by the pandemic.
• Expand Business Networks
  Connects clients to relevant industry parties, fostering collaborations and opportunities in the construction sector.