Francis A. Kirk

Partner

Mr. Kirk’s practice focuses on all aspects of construction law, as well as real estate disputes and commercial landlord-tenant matters.

Mr. Kirk understands his clients’ need for today’s advice from a lawyer whose industry knowledge is equal to their own, but whose legal experience brings the added dimension necessary to craft solutions to any issue they face. He understands that it is critical to provide cutting-edge legal advice grounded in experience that comes with practice as a collaborator, negotiator and, when necessary, litigator. Mr. Kirk’s practice brings all those skills and considerations to bear.

Mr. Kirk prepares and negotiates construction contracts for a variety of projects and parties, such as commercial and residential buildings.

His litigation experience runs the full gamut of construction and real estate matters including: actions for specific performance, condemnation actions, contract performance and payment disputes, construction defects, breach of construction contracts, construction professional negligence actions, construction job site accidents; real property disputes and commercial landlord-tenant matters. He is also experienced in construction lien claims, bidding laws, and related matters.

Mr. Kirk has tried many cases to verdict in various forums including jury trials in both State and Federal courts, in New Jersey and New York. He has also completed numerous arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association.