Construction and Surety Law

Connecticut Construction Law Attorneys

Any entity in need of a construction lawyer should require counsel who understands how buildings are built, has extensive experience in dealing with applicable statutory, regulatory and common law, uses a practical approach to problem solving and is dedicated to timely dispute resolution in a cost-effective manner.

— Attorney Jeffrey M. Donofrio

The attorneys of Ciulla & Donofrio represent subcontractors, general contractors, construction managers, municipalities, corporate and developer owners, sureties, construction lenders, equipment dealers, and design professionals in a wide variety of construction-related matters. Our broad experience includes:

• Contract drafting, review and administration
• Proving and defending quality of work and defective work claims
• Prosecuting and defending time impact, lost productivity, inefficiency, delay and related contractual and extra-contractual claims
• Litigation risk assessments

Attorney Jeffrey M. Donofrio has represented contractors in complex construction litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States, has represented multiple municipal owners in connection with a wide variety of construction projects, has taught a dozen seminars on construction law in Connecticut in the last decade and has written numerous articles on a variety of construction law issues.

Ciulla & Donofrio LLP: Sophisticated Solutions to Complex Legal Problems

We have extensive experience with ADR proceedings, including arbitration, mediation, mini-trials and facilitated negotiations. We have developed a network of outstanding consultants who can serve as expert witnesses in a variety of disciplines.

Construction costs have increased dramatically since 9/11 and Katrina. Our lawyers understand how to draft documents in ways that minimize the risk to our clients. Because we are, first and foremost, a litigation firm, we understand and appreciate the risks that our clients need protection from. Our experience representing contractors and building owners, practicing municipal law, and handling litigation gives us a unique background and depth of knowledge that benefits all of our construction law clients.

To learn more about our construction law practice, please visit our School Construction page or contact us Ciulla & Donofrio in North Haven, Connecticut.