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BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION, AND REAL ESTATE ISSUES
FOR THE DEVELOPER, CORPORATE AND INSTITUTIONAL OWNER

 

Project Checklist: Recognizing and Avoiding Common Pitfalls in the Construction Process. C. Bradley Cronk, RA LEED-AP and Henry H. Korn, Esq.

Failing to Protect: Three Actions Our Leaders Must Take in Order to Save America's Crumbling Infrastructure. Barry B. LePatner, Esq. This article is a first look at the introductory chapter of LePatner's forthcoming book on the perilous state of the nation's infrastructure.

Sarbanes-Oxley's Wake-Up Call to the Construction Industry. Leveraging Compliance and Internal Controls to Manage Risks. Originally published in the CPA Jounral December, 2007.
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq., Henry H. Korn, Esq. and Anthony S. Chan (Berdon LLP)
Early Spring 2008

It's Time to Fix Our Broken Industry. This article appears in the March 17, 2008 ENR "Viewpoints" column. by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Early Spring 2008

The Industry That Time Forgot. What's wrong with the $1 trillion construction industry? Originally published in the Boston Globe August 12, 2007.
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Summer 2007

Fixed-Price Contracts: Saving the construction industry from itself. Excerpted from Barry LePatner's forthcoming book, Broken Building, Busted Budgets to be published by the University of Chicago Press October 1, 2007.
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Early Summer 2007

Construction Technology: Adoption is slow, but hope remains. Excerpted from Barry LePatner's forthcoming book, Broken Building, Busted Budgets to be published by the University of Chicago Press October 1, 2007.
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Winter/Spring 2007

The Business Case for Building Green
by C. Bradley Cronk, RA, LEED AP
Winter/Spring 2007

Accounting Traps Found in Standard AIA Documents
by Henry H. Korn, Esq.
Fall 2006

Contract Pitfalls: Provisions to Beware of in Owner-Contractor Agreements
by Ronald B. Feingold, Esq.
Fall 2006

LePatner & Associates Hosts Executive Seminar for Industry Leaders
Real Estate Outlook: Are We Entering A New Economic Cycle? With excerpts from Rosemary Scanlon, John Powers and Stuart Match Suna.
Summer 2006

LePatner Construction Satisfaction Survey™ Results
The inaugural findings compiled from responses by owners and design professionals.
Summer 2006

Our Dysfunctional Construction Industry: How Did It Ever Get To This?
An excerpt from Barry LePatner's forthcoming book, Broken Building, Busted Budgets to be published by the University of Chicago Press in 2007.
Spring 2006

One-Stop Shopping: The Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP)
by Ronald B. Feingold, Esq.
Winter 2006

LePatner Hosts Real Estate Forecast Conference. With excerpts from Stuart Varney, Steven Spinola, and Michael T. Cohen.
Summer 2005

Broken Building: Forever Over Budget, Forever Over Due
This article is excerpted from the forthcoming book, Broken Building, by Barry LePatner to be published by University of Chicago Press in 2007.
Summer 2005

Construction Manager Agreements: Owners Beware
by Alex F. Ferrini, Esq.
Winter 2005

Insuring Construction Against Water Infiltration and Mold Contamination, also published 10/25/04 in the New York Law Journal by Henry H. Korn, Esq.
Fall 2004

LePatner & Associates Hosts Economic Forecast Conference. With excerpts from Dr. Irwin Kellner, Richard Anderson, Kenneth Krasnow, and Dr. Mark Smith
Spring 2004

Defending Against Mold Claims: Owners Can Minimize Risk on Their Current Projects.
by Brad Cronk, RA and David Pfeffer, Esq.
Winter 2004

Building Security Measures and Owner Liability After Sept. 11
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq. and Henry H. Korn
Summer 2003

Networked Building Systems
by Jason Griffith, Cimetrics Inc.
Winter 2003

The All Important Partial Waiver of Lien
by Ronald B. Feingold, Esq.
Winter 2003

Real Estate Trends 2003: Looking For Hope In All the Wrong Places
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Winter 2003

The Payment Bond
by Ronald B. Feingold, Esq.
Summer 2002

Is Project Specific Insurance Right For You?
by Robert M. Boder, Esq.
Spring 2002

The Meaning and Value of Additional Insured Status
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Fall/Winter 2001

Selecting the Right Construction Manager
by Gary Berman, GREYHAWK North America LLC
Spring 2001

Practice: The Meaning and Value of Additional Insured Status
by Lina G. Telese, Esq.
Spring/Summer 2000

Need for Speed
by Roy R. Pachecano, AIA
Spring/Summer 2000

The New York City Sprinkler Law Revisited
by Roy R. Pachecano, AIA
Fall 1999

Understanding Building Failures Part 2
by Brad Cronk, RA, Design Consultant
Summer 1999

Understanding Building Failures Part 1
by Brad Cronk, RA, Design Consultant
Spring 1999

Owners Should Understand the Importance of Obtaining Proper Insurance Coverage When Undertaking a Construction Project
by Ronald B. Feingold, Esq.
Winter 1998-99

Minimizing the High Risk in Building the High Rise
by Roy R. Pachecano, AIA
Summer 1998

The Report To The Board Says Construction Is On Track. Can You Be Sure?
by Victoria R. Drogin, Esq. 
Summer 1998

Urban Land Institute - New York District Council
by Victoria R. Drogin, Esq.
Summer 1998

Is Your Construction Project Water-Tight?
by Jeffery S. Feinerman, Esq.
Spring 1998

Renewed Growth in Commercial Construction Triggers Lowest Vacancy Rates in Years And Spurs New Activity in Housing Starts
Winter 1997-98

Thinking of Starting a New Construction Project?
by Timothy F. Hegarty, Esq.
Fall 1997

An Owner's Contract May Be The Instrument
by Ronald B. Feingold, Esq.
Fall 1997

The Expert's Role in Construction Related Disputes
by Ronald B. Feingold, Esq.
Spring 1996

 

 

BUSINESS AND PRACTICE ISSUES FOR THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL

 

How to Protect Fees in a Time of Rising Construction Costs. This article was published in the May 2007 issue of Contract magazine.
by Brad Cronk, RA, LEED AP
Early Summer 2007

Dissolution of a Partnership
by Ronald B. Feingold, Esq.
Winter 2004

9/11's Message to Architects: Clarion Call or Death Knell?
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Summer 2003

Marketing in Conflicted Economic Times
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Summer 2002

Identifying and Managing Risks in an Alliance
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Spring 2002

Marketing / Client Maintenance: Returning to Basics
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Summer 2001

Claims Recognition - What Owners and Professionals Should Know
by Lina G. Telese, Esq.
Summer 2001

Professional Liability Insurance
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq. and David J. Pfeffer, Esq.
Spring 2001

The Best of Times...or Are They?
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Spring/Summer 2000

Practice: Merger / Acquisition Strategy
by Lina G. Telese, Esq.
Fall 1999

Practice: A/E Firms Confront New Licensing Issues
by Ronald B. Feingold, Esq.
Summer 1999

Small Firms Turning to the Web
by Victoria R. Drogin, Esq.
Spring 1999

WAT&G Proves Value-Added Aspect of Good Design
by Howard J. Wolff and Chao "Robert" Zheng
Winter 1998-99

Professionals Should Have More FUN!
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Fall 1998 

Protect Your Architectural Work
by Lina G. Telese, Esq.
Fall 1998

From Vulnerable to Valuable?
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Spring 1998

Negotiations: The Professional's Test
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Fall 1997

Exploding the Myth of Moonlighting
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq., Timothy F. Hegarty, Esq., and Roy R. Pachecano, AIA
Summer 1997

Whither The Economy? Will It Still Love You Tomorrow?
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Summer 1997

Five Dynamic Forces Energizing Today's New Projects
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Spring 1997

Reconsidering Noncompete Agreements
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq., Timothy F. Hegarty, Esq., and Roy R. Pachecano, AIA
Spring 1997

Marketing and the Law: When Can Good News Be Bad News?
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq. and Timothy F. Hegarty, Esq.
Fall 1995

Chasing the Non-Paying Client
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Fall 1995

What's On Their Minds?
Fall 1995

 

 

 

CONSTRUCTION LAW ISSUES

Scaffold Law Applied to Work Done Without Owner's Consent. Henry H. Korn, Esq. and Amy J. Barrett, Esq.

Indemnification: The Trap in Every Construction Project
by Henry H. Korn, Esq.
Winter 2006

Air Rights: With Whom to Negotiate for Their Purchase
by David N. Esterman, Esq.
Winter 2005

Building Security Measures and Owner Liability After Sept. 11
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq. and Henry H. Korn
Summer 2003

Drafting Contracts For Today's Complex Projects
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq. and Victoria R. Drogin, Esq.
Spring 1999

Are You Adequately Protecting Your Real Property From Mechanics' Liens?
by David J. Pfeffer, Esq.
Spring 1999

A License to Enter Adjoining Property to Effectuate Improvements and Repairs
by Robert M. Boder, Esq.
Winter 1998-99

The Americans With Disabilities Act: New Liability For Owners And Architects
by Ronald B. Feingold, Esq.
Summer 1998

New York State Upholds Design-Build Contract
by Ronald B. Feingold, Esq.
Spring 1998

Absolute Liability for Owners And Contractors for Injuries Sustained by a Worker at a Building Site
by Victoria R. Drogin, Esq.
Winter 1997-98

The Statute of Limitations for Design Professionals
by Roger M. Quinland, Esq.
Spring 1997

New York Says No To "Pay-When-Paid"
by Jeffery A. Hill, Esq.
Spring 1996

LLPs: Who Gets Stuck With the Obligation?
by Ronald B. Feingold, Esq.
Fall 1995

 

MARKETING, DESIGN, and LEPATNER VALUE-ADDED SERVICES

Coverage of the Broken Buildings, Busted Budgets publication event on September 27, 2007. Transcripts from speeches by Barry LePatner, industry veteran and Hill International executive D. Clarke Pile, and publicist Dottie DeHart.
Early Winter 2007 - Special Broken Buildings, Busted Budgets Issue

The Culture of LePatner & Associates LLP: A Twenty-Fifth Year Persepctive, or, How a small firm from nowhere created a one-of-a kind environment for the representation of real estate owners and design professionals.
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Fall 2005 - Special 25th Anniversary Issue

Marketing for the Millennium. Are You Ready? Part 1
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Summer 1999

Connectivity @ the Speed of Thought. Are You Ready? Part 2
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Fall 1999

Setting Our Sights on the Stars
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Winter 1998-99

LePatner & Associates' Commitment to Client Excellence
by Barry B. LePatner, Esq.
Winter 1997-98

Strength from Constraint
by Roy R. Pachecano, AIA
Summer 1997

Tears For Sears
by Jeffery A. Hill, Esq.
Spring 1996