Costas Cyprus
Partner
Costas Cyprus is a Partner at Welby, Brady & Greenblatt, LLP, where he concentrates on construction law and general liability matters.
He has represented general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and developers, providing counsel on various legal issues related to construction projects.
Before joining the firm, Costas worked on behalf of large corporations, non-profit organizations, and municipalities, defending claims in general liability, premises liability, Labor Law, motor vehicle accidents, and negligent supervision matters. He also has experience in insurance coverage and commercial litigation.
Costas is dedicated to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients and is known for his attention to detail, strong work ethic, and creative problem-solving skills. His fluency in Greek also allows him to serve a broader range of clients throughout the region.
Admissions
New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District New York
Education
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St. John’s University School of Law, J.D.
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Fordham University, B.A., Political Science & Classical Civilization, magna cum laude
Associations
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Member of the Hellenic Lawyer’s Association
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Member of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
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Committee Member of Ronald McDonald House – NYC – Greek Division
Recognitions
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Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
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Best Lawyers, U.S. News and World Report
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Martindale-Hubbell’s Preeminent AV Rating
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Chi Epsilon Chapter Honorary Member, Manhattan College
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Distinguished Service Award, Pace Law School
Recent Articles
Taking Steps to Stay Ahead of Electrical Hazards When Working with High-Voltage on Aerial Cable
Electrical safety remains one of the most unforgiving challenges in the construction and utility sectors. The decision by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission in the matter of Secretary […]
Circular Saw Injury Results in OSHA Citation that Underscores Proper Power Tool Training
The recent decision in Secretary of Labor v. Sunbelt Rentals Scaffold Services, LLC offers important insight for construction firms navigating the fine line between assumed employee experience and OSHA’s expectations […]
Failure to Enforce Lock-Out/Tag-Out Rules Leads to Serious Injury Due to the Unexpected
Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures constitute critical safety requirements in the construction industry. Whether working with conveyors on a site, cranes, mixers, compactors, or other energized equipment, the risk is the same: […]
