Robert E. Bennett

Partner

Selected by SuperLawyers as one of New Jersey’s Outstanding Lawyers

Admitted to New Jersey State Courts and Federal District Court of New Jersey.

Mr. Bennett is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell for highest ethical standards and legal ability;

Education: Seton Hall University (B.A. 1976); Rutgers University (M.A., 1983); Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 1982).

Member: American Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, American Arbitration Association, New Jersey Federal District Court Arbitrator.

Practice Areas: Representation of architects, engineers and land surveyors in defense of professional liability claims; drafting and negotiation of professional service agreements; early intervention and resolution of pre-litigation claims; counsel to owners and contractors in construction contract development and in defense of negligence and breach of contract claims.

Experience

Extensive experience in representing design professionals in every aspect of contract preparation, administration, and in defense of claims asserted in both judicial and non-judicial forums

Counsel to contractors to owners, contractors and construction managers in complex litigation.

Substantial experience in environmental claims emanating from allegations of negligent design and/or defective construction, with specific emphasis on toxic mold litigation.

Over 40 years in handling professional liability and construction defect related matters

Drafting of contracts for design professionals, contractors and owners

Successful in representing clients in multimillion dollar construction litigations and arbitrations.