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Thomas S. Tripodianos

Partner

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Thomas S. Tripodianos

Partner

Thomas S. Tripodianos is a Partner at Welby, Brady & Greenblatt, LLP, where he is involved in all aspects of construction, labor, and employment law.

Doing a good job for the range of clients we represent—buyers, sellers, lenders, developers, general contractors, construction managers, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties and other entities—means going beyond essential legal services to developing relationships and a deep understanding of client goals and needs. 

As a first-generation Greek American, Mr. Tripodianos’ interest in real estate and construction law grew out of his early responsibilities managing properties for his family’s business in Queens. Mr. Tripodianos is a mentor for the next generation of attorneys, providing thoughtful leadership, actively participating in industry organizations and committees, and making connections. Putting two clients together who may not otherwise have joined forces and seeing their ventures succeed is one of his most satisfying aspects of work. Mr. Tripodianos prides himself on going beyond essential legal services to developing relationships and a deep understanding of client goals and needs.

Admissions

New York

Connecticut

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of New York, the District of Massachusetts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Education

  • Hofstra University School of Law, J.D.
  • St. John’s University, B.A., Government, magna cum laude

Associations

  • Director of the New York City Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
  • New York Building Congress
  • Construction Law Committee
  • Education, Arts & Culture Committee
  • Energy & Sustainability Committee
  • Government Affairs Committee; Planning, Growth & Sustainability Committee
  • Public Building & Procurement Committee
  • Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
  • President of the Construction Financial Manager Association, New York City Chapter
  • Orange County Bar Association: Construction Law Committee Chair; Judiciary; Committee Continuing Legal Education Committee
  • Past President Hudson Valley Builders and Remodelers Association Board of Directors: Education Committee Chair; Grievance Committee Chair; Membership Committee
  • Associate Director of New York State Builders Association
  • Chairman for Legal Defense Fund
  • Lorman Faculty Member
  • American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA)
  • Free and Accepted Masons

Recognitions

  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® rating
  • Selected for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers
  • Trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Top Attorneys in New York Metro/Westchester

Mr. Tripodianos is a New York State Licensed Real Estate Broker and a frequent speaker at national and local professional and trade organizations, including Lorman, the International Risk Management Institute, and the Building Realty Institute.

Recent Articles

July 20, 2026

Owner-Caused Delays Do Not Excuse a Contractor’s Failure to Maintain Essential Services

A recent New York decision highlights that owner-caused delays do not excuse contractors from maintaining essential sanitary facilities in occupied homes.

June 29, 2026

First Department Confirms: In NYC Excavation Work, the Party Digging Bears the Risk of Protecting the Neighbor

The Appellate Division, First Department’s decision in 1992 Third Realty LLC v. Third Avenue NY Realty LLC is an important reminder for developers, contractors, adjacent property owners, design professionals, and insurers involved in New York City excavation and foundation work.

November 12, 2025

New York State Implements “Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace” Certification Requirement for Bidders

Beginning November 5, 2025, all entities submitting competitive bids to New York State, including bids to any state department, agency, or public authority, must certify that they have adopted and implemented a written “Gender-Based Violence […]