Atty. Robert C. Epstein
Robert C. Epstein is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig's Construction Law, Real Estate Operations, and Real Estate Litigation groups.
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Robert C. Epstein is a Shareholder; Co-Chair, National Construction Law Practice based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on real estate, construction, estate litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1976) and New York Supreme Court of New Jersey Supreme Court of the United States U.S. District Court for the (1976). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry, Public Contracts Law Section •Member, New Jersey State Bar Association, Construction Law Section. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert C. Epstein is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig's Construction Law, Real Estate Operations, and Real Estate Litigation groups
- In over 40 years of practice, Bob has represented public and private owners, national tenants, subcontractors, suppliers, designers, sureties, lenders and other parties involved in major construction projects and disputes throughout the country
- He is a “go to” litigator with significant courtroom experience and has handled a substantial number of complex construction litigations involving design defect claims, construction defect claims, delay claims, payment claims, claims against designer insurance carriers, and other disputes
- He regularly leads internal investigations for clients to assess risk and determine appropriate strategies
- Bob coordinates with engineers, architects, contractors, and insurers to identify root causes, oversee technical remediation, and guide clients through dispute resolution and litigation when necessary
- Bob, former co-chair of GT’s national construction practice, is a frequent author and lecturer in the area of construction law
- Bob is recognized as a leading construction lawyer by a variety of publications, including, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers Magazine, American Lawyer Media
- Bob’s educational video, ' The Art of Managing Construction Risks, ' identifies risk areas on construction projects and examines how project owners may minimize these risks as they seek to achieve a successful project
- Concentrations •Construction arbitration and litigation •Public infrastructure procurements and projects •Internal investigations of construction and design defects •Assessment of structural, MEP, geotechnical, commissioning, and other construction failures The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership
- Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Real Estate Law, 2008-2026 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2020-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate and Construction - Construction, 2014-2015, 2017-2025 •'Leading Partner,' Real Estate - Construction (Including Construction Litigation), 2019-2025 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 •Listed, Top Rated Lawyer in Construction, American Lawyer Media and Martindale Hubbell, 2013 •Member, Winning Team, New Jersey Law Journal’s ' General Litigation Department of the Year ' award, 2013 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New Jersey Super Lawyers, 2007-2012 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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