John Simoni concentrates his practice in construction law, professional liability defense, commercial litigation, real estate disputes, adjacent property disputes, and labor and employment issues arising in the construction industry. He provides contract and business formation advice and handles contract negotiations as well as claims, mediation, trial, arbitration, litigation, and appeals on behalf of owners, developers, property managers, contractors, architects, engineers, construction managers, bond sureties, and others in the construction industry.

John’s experience includes public sector projects, large and small private commercial projects, large-scale, single-family home residential projects, and apartment developments. He prides himself on providing timely, creative legal advice in accord with the economics and goals of the matter.

John has been a guest lecturer for New York University’s Real Estate Institute diploma program, has given seminars on contracts and liability issues for members of the American Institute of Architects, and frequently presents as a speaker for educational seminars relating to construction.

John has been rated as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubble, the highest rating for professional excellence, and has been selected by his peers as a New York Super Lawyer®.

John served briefly in the U.S. Department of Labor.

Noteworthy Litigation

• A developer in a product liability claim of $4.9 million against a storm water drainage manufacturer within a bankruptcy court adversary proceeding.
• A world-renowned soils engineer against $30 million in state and federal court claims involving the failure of a massive concrete retaining wall.
• A large public works contractor against millions in alleged unpaid prevailing wage and benefit claims.