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Construction Industry Advocates Since 1994
Tesser & Cohen is a leader in the fields of construction law and related real estate practices. With partners leading statewide bar association construction industry sections and with attorneys consistently named as Superlawyers in construction litigation and surety law, Tesser & Cohen continues to burnish its legal reputation throughout New York and New Jersey. Whether a client is a large corporation or an individual, Tesser & Cohen offers personal, quality service, for cost effective fees. We bring to matters the practical perspective of experienced attorneys that bring with them knowledge and familiarity of national as well as local laws and regulations.
News
- T&C is pleased to announce several appellate division decisions where we achieved successful results on behalf of two of our contractor clients in separate matters: Sal Electric v. The Pike Company and Paterson Medical Plaza v. Litana Development
- Five Tesser & Cohen Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers in 2020
Lee Tesser, Steven Cohen, Stephen Winkles, Danielle Cohen and Matthew Lakind have all been named as one of the State's oustanding lawyers. - Tesser & Cohen Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers in 2019
Lee Tesser, Steven Cohen, Stephen Winkles, Gina Makoujy, Danielle Cohen and Matthew Lakind have all been named as one of the State's oustanding lawyers. - Tesser & Cohen Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers in 2018
Lee Tesser, Steven Cohen, Stephen Winkles, Robert Bennett, Gina Makoujy, and Danielle Cohen have all been named as one of the State's oustanding lawyers. - Frank Kirk joins Tesser & Cohen
Mr. Kirk's practice focuses on all aspects of construction law, as well as real estate disputes and related business litigation matters, largely for property owners. - Six Tesser & Cohen Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers
Lee Tesser, Steven Cohen, Stephen Winkles, Robert Bennett, Danielle Cohen, and Joseph Haftek have all been named as one of the State's oustanding lawyers. - Tesser & Cohen Awarded the Property Law Firm of the Year, 2014.
Selected by Corporate International Legal Awards - Fundamentals of Construction Contracts Seminar, March 21, 2014.
Stephen Winkles and Lee Tesser Speaking, Presented by Lorman Seminars. Register by following the link above and receive a 50% discount - Public Contract and Procurement Regulations Seminar, October, 2013.
Stephen Winkles Speaking, Presented by Lorman Seminars - Tesser & Cohen Awarded the Property Law Firm of the Year, 2013.
Selected by Corporate International Legal Awards - The Best Lawyers in America, 2014
Included Lee M. Tesser for his work in the practice area of Litigation - Construction - The International Who's Who of Construction Lawyers select Lee Tesser as being among the world's leading construction lawyers.
Listing identifies a handful of firms and practitioners who stand out worldwide.
- Stephen Winkles, Steven Cohen and Lee Tesser
Selected by SuperLawyers as State’s Outstanding Lawyers
2013 Marks Fourth, Sixth and Eighth Consecutive Years Respectively
- Amendment to NJ Bidding Laws May be a Way Out for Public Contractors
Permits Bids to be Withdrawn Due to Certain Mistakes - 01/05/2011: New Jersey Governor Enacts Construction Lien Law Revisions
*Click here to download a Powerpoint summary of the changes*
*Click here for the full text of the new Statute* - Tesser & Cohen Opens Morris County Office
John Lavin and Mark Bount Join Firm - Green Building Market Grows 50% in Two Years Despite Recession
- Amendment to New Jersey Construction Lien Law Would Provide Unions with Lien Rights
- Steven Cohen appointed as R. 1:40 Qualified Mediator in New Jersey
- Lee Tesser designated as Construction Arbitrator by the American Arbitration Association
Awards
- Tesser & Cohen Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers in 2020.
Lee Tesser, Steven Cohen, Stephen Winkles, Danielle Cohen and Matthew Lakind have all been named as one of the State's outstanding lawyers. - Tesser & Cohen Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers in 2019.
Lee Tesser, Steven Cohen, Stephen Winkles, Gina Makoujy, Danielle Cohen and Matthew Lakind have all been named as one of the State's outstanding lawyers. - Tesser & Cohen Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers in 2018.
Lee Tesser, Steven Cohen, Stephen Winkles, Robert Bennett, Gina Makoujy, and Danielle Cohen have all been named as one of the State's outstanding lawyers. - Five Tesser & Cohen Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers in 2015.
Lee Tesser, Steven Cohen, Stephen Winkles, Robert Bennett, and Danielle Cohen have all been named as one of the State's outstanding lawyers. - Tesser & Cohen Recognized by US News & World Report as one of the Best Law Firms in its 2014 rankings.
- Stephen Winkles named one of Bergen County's Top Lawyers.
Recognized by (201) Magazine. - Tesser & Cohen Awarded the Property Law Firm of the Year, 2014.
Selected by Corporate International Legal Awards - Six Tesser & Cohen Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers in 2014.
Lee Tesser, Steven Cohen, Stephen Winkles, Robert Bennett, Danielle Cohen, and Joseph Haftek have all been named as one of the State's outstanding lawyers. - The Best Lawyers in America, 2014.
Included Lee M. Tesser for his work in the practice area of Litigation - Construction - Lee M. Tesser and Robert Bennett AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell.
Rated for ethical standards and legal ability for the last 10 plus years - The International Who's Who of Construction Lawyers select Lee Tesser as being among the world's leading construction lawyers.
Listing identifies a handful of firms and practitioners who stand out worldwide. - Tesser & Cohen Awarded the Property Law Firm of the Year, 2013.
Selected by Corporate International Legal Awards - Stephen Winkles, Steven Cohen and Lee Tesser Selected by SuperLawyers as State’s Outstanding Lawyers
2013 Marks Fourth, Sixth and Eighth Consecutive Years Respectively
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