Atty. Michael Anthony Giannasca
Michael A. Giannasca is a lawyer in New York and Connecticut who also holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
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Michael Anthony Giannasca is a Member based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Giannasca & Shook PLLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, construction, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (2000), Connecticut (2000), United States District Court, Southern District of New York (2000), and United States District Court, Eastern District of New York (2002). Educated at Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York (J.D., 1999) and Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York Civil Engineering Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York Structural Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York cum laude Manhattan College, Riverdale, New Y (—). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Giannasca is a lawyer in New York and Connecticut who also holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering
- Since entering the practice of law in 2000, Mr. Giannasca has represented clients in a myriad of matters concerning contract disputes, construction law, commercial litigation, business transactions and real estate transactions
- He has extensive familiarity with the construction industry, having held various construction related positions, which augments the representation of his clients in construction related transactions and disputes
- A large part of his client base consists of contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, suppliers, sureties, business owners and homeowners
- To further meet the needs of his broad client base Mr. Giannasca also assists his clients in Elder Law, Estate Planning and Estate Administration
- For more than 16 years Mr. Giannasca has represented clients with respect to construction contract claims and disputes, mechanic’s liens, surety bond claims, OSHA violations, union issues, public bid disputes and a myriad of other construction and real estate related matters
- Representing both plaintiffs and defendants, he has litigated and arbitrated payment claims, breach of contract claims, extra work claims, delay and disruption claims, defective work claims, termination claims and lien foreclosure actions arising out of construction projects in the public and private sectors
- Having served as general and in-house counsel to various contractors, subcontractors and developers, Mr. Giannasca also has vast experience in drafting and negotiating contracts and subcontracts, reviewing project general conditions for notice requirements and contract procedures, and preparing essential correspondence and notices related to construction contract requirements
- As a New York construction lawyer Mr. Giannasca is also intimately familiar with the general conditions, contract terms and administrative procedures for such municipal agencies as the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (“DASNY”), the New York State Office of General Services (“OGS”), the State University Construction Fund (“SUCF”), the New York City School Construction Authority (“SCA”), the New York City Department of Design and Construction (“DDC”) among various other state, county and local municipalities and agencies
- Mr. Giannasca is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the State of Connecticut
- He is also admitted to practice law before the United States Districts Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
- He received his Juris Doctor Law degree, magna cum laude, from Pace University School of Law and received his Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering, cum laude, from Manhattan College
- Professional associations to which Mr. Giannasca belong include the American Bar Association (Construction Industry and Litigation sections), the New York State Bar Association, the Westchester County Bar Association and the Columbian Lawyers Association
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
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 White Plains 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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