Atty. Erik Arthur Ortmann
Erik Ortmann has more than 25 years of experience representing private and public owners, municipalities, general contractors, construction managers, design professionals, trade contractors and suppliers with respect to all aspects of construction law. In addition to representing these entities in litigation and arbitration matters, Mr.
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Erik Arthur Ortmann is a Partner based in Woodbury, New York, practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, and construction. Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1990). Active member of S and Green Building Council (LI Chapter), LEED Green Associate. Serands clients in Woodbury, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Erik Ortmann has more than 25 years of experience representing private and public owners, municipalities, general contractors, construction managers, design professionals, trade contractors and suppliers with respect to all aspects of construction law
- In addition to representing these entities in litigation and arbitration matters, Mr. Ortmann drafts and negotiates contracts, addresses compliance issues, and provides advice on a daily basis
- His experience includes representing parties in the bridge, heavy highway and vertical building industries
- Mr. Ortmann is also certified by the U.S
- Green Building Council as a LEED Green Associate
- Publications •Key Requirements, Benefits of FRESH Tax Incentive Program, New York Real Estate Journal, authors Erik Ortmann, Esq. and Christopher McDonald, Esq. •Report: New York City’s MTA Must Improve Construction Project Record Keeping, Construction Dive, featuring Erik Ortmann, Esq., 1-12-22 •Legal Q and A: DBE Contractor Issues on Federal Projects, Construction Broadsheet, featuring Erik Ortmann, November 21, 2021 •KDV Alert: Creation of NYS Construction Industry Advisory Council - Bill Passes Through Legislature
- Awaits Governor’s Signature •You May Have a Great Case But You Have To Prove It, NYREJ •New York City MTA inspector general wants reform of agency’s contractor evaluation system, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •New York contractor to pay $1.5M to settle ‘severe’ sexual harassment, retaliation claim, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •COVID-19 Presents New Challenges for Minority-Owned Construction Firms, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •MTA Completes Tunnel Rehab 3 Months Early, $100M Under Budget, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •Attorney shares advice, questions for firms working on NYC projects, New York Business Journal •KDV Alert - Prevailing Wage Now Applicable to Private Construction •NEW YORK STATE UPDATE: ESD Narrows Construction Exemption from Workforce Reduction Order •New York State Update: COVID-19 Guidance for Construction •Former MTA manager pleads guilty to charges in construction bid-rigging case, could face prison time, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •Contractors Sue NYC’s MTA Over New Debarment Rules, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •NYC’s transit agency transfers 430 workers to construction division, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •The New MTA Debarment Rule And Increased State Focus On Responsibility, LICA Roadwarriors •New York State Governor Cuomo Vetoes “Game-Changing” Delay Damages Construction Bill •Dotted Line: How to conduct business in a world of discrimination and harassment claims, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •New York State Delay Damages Bill (A.7945-A) Passed the Senate on June 14th, 2018 •Construction Legislation And Regulation To Watch, Law360, ft
- Erik Ortmann •DMWBE: Have a Plan, Long Island Road Warriors •4 Ways to Avoid Suspension or Debarment on Federal Contracts, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •KDV Construction Alert: Governor Cuomo Vetoes Materials Retainage Bill - To Relief of Many in the Construction Industry •KDV Construction Alert: D/M/WBE Waiver Requests - Know Your Rights and Be Prepared •KDV Construction Alert: DBE Trucking Credits - A Change To The Counting Rules Is Finalized News •Legal Q and A: DBE Contractor Issues on Federal Projects, Construction Broadsheet, featuring Erik Ortmann, November 21, 2021 •KDV Alert: Creation of NYS Construction Industry Advisory Council - Bill Passes Through Legislature
- Awaits Governor’s Signature •You May Have a Great Case But You Have To Prove It, NYREJ •New York City MTA inspector general wants reform of agency’s contractor evaluation system, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •New York contractor to pay $1.5M to settle ‘severe’ sexual harassment, retaliation claim, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •COVID-19 Presents New Challenges for Minority-Owned Construction Firms, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •MTA Completes Tunnel Rehab 3 Months Early, $100M Under Budget, ConstructionDive, ft
- Erik Ortmann •Attorney shares advice, questions for firms working on NYC projects, New York Business Journal •KDV Alert - Prevailing Wage Now Applicable to Private Construction •NEW YORK STATE UPDATE: ESD Narrows Construction Exemption from Workforce Reduction Order •New York State Update: COVID-19 Guidance for Construction •Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training Now Required in New York State and New York City •New York State Delay Damages Bill (A.7945-A) Passed the Senate on June 14th, 2018 •CFMA-LI Sponsors Breakfast and Panel Discussion on “What You Need To Know” with Diversity Program Directors (DMWBE) - MTA, Port Authority & State University Construction Fund •KDV Construction Alert: D/M/WBE Waiver Requests - Know Your Rights and Be Prepared Speaking Engagements •Long Island Contractors’ Association/LICA 2019 Seminar Series: Sexual Harassment - February 26, 2019: Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Avoidance Training •The New York State Prompt Payment Act and Other Tools For Payment •Construction Compliance & Integrity Investigations: Dealing with the New Reality •Contract Claims: Notice & Damage Documentation Requirements •M/W/BE Compliance: Working with New York’s Public Agencies
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Woodbury are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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