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Jordan Pavlus Obtains Dismissal of a $300,000 Counterclaim Alleged Against a Construction Material Supplier

Jordan Pavlus recently obtained dismissal of a counterclaim interposed against a construction material supplier in Onondaga County Supreme Court which alleged that the supplier was responsible for delay damages imposed against the general contractor by the project owner.  The counterclaim was dismissed in a written decision by Judge Greenwood pursuant to a Motion for Summary Judgment.

Posted On: July 26, 2010

Zea Wright lectures on Collections for the Onondaga County Bar Association CLE Program.

Zea Wright lectures on Collections for the Onondaga County Bar Association CLE Program.   Ms. Wright is a member of the firm’s construction law practice and practices collection law along with construction and general business law.

Posted On: April 19, 2010

Jordan Pavlus obtains dismissal of a complaint filed against a material supplier in Oneida County Supreme Court

Jordan Pavlus was recently granted a Motion to Dismiss filed on behalf of a material supplier in Oneida County Supreme Court.  The Complaint alleged causes of action for negligence, breach of sale of goods and breach of implied and express warranties.  Judge Bernadette Clark granted the Motion to Dismiss in all respects based on the applicable Statute of Limitations.

Posted On: March 5, 2010

Terry Pickard Elected Chairman of the Attorney’s Council of the American Subcontractors Association San Diego

Terry Pickard has been elected chairman elect of the Attorney’s Council of the American Subcontractors Association (“ASA”) to take office in San Diego in March 2010.  The Attorney’s Council advises the ASA on legal issues affecting the subcontracting industry, including intervention in pending civil cases on an Amicus Brief basis.

Posted On: February 4, 2010

John Brennan Plays Key Role in Redevelopment, Preservation and Permanent Financing of 270-Unit Housing Project in Rome NY

Mr. Brennan’s recent accomplishments include the redevelopment, preservation and permanent financing of a combined 270-unit affordable family housing project in Rome, New York, knows as Park Drive Manor I and II Apartments, and the development or redevelopment of affordable senior housing projects in Albany, Auburn, Canandaigua, Canastota, Clifton Park, Oswego, Rensselaer, and Ticonderoga, New York.

Posted On: February 3, 2010

Zea Wright Elected Vice President of the Subcontractors Association of CNY

Zea Wright was recently elected Vice President of the Subcontractors Association of Central New York (“SACNY”).  SACNY is a trade association dedicated to subcontractor issues.

Posted On: January 28, 2010

Jordan Pavlus Successfully Litigates on Behalf of a Material Supplier in the Northern District of NY Bankruptcy Court

Jordan R. Pavlus, Esq. successfully litigates an adversary proceeding on behalf of a material supplier in the Northern District of New York Bankruptcy Court, obtaining a non-dischargeable judgment based on a diversion of construction trust funds.

Posted On: January 4, 2010