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Michael Irwin Silverstein

Of Counsel

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Michael Irwin Silverstein

Of Counsel

Michael Irwin Silverstein is Of Counsel at Welby, Brady & Greenblatt, LLP, where he concentrates his practice in construction litigation.

He represents a wide range of clients, including owners, sureties, construction managers, general contractors, and subcontractors in disputes arising from public and private construction projects. Mr. Silverstein is well-versed in all aspects of construction law, including contract negotiations, the prosecution and defense of claims, mechanic’s liens, surety law, and alternative dispute resolution. His extensive experience allows him to provide sound legal advice to clients and help them navigate complex construction disputes.

Admissions

New York

United States Supreme Court

United States Court of Appeals for the Second and Ninth Circuit

United States Court of Federal Claims

United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York

Education

  • California Western School of Law, J.D.
  • Fordham University, B.A., Political Science

Associations

  • Construction Law Committee of the New York County Lawyers’ Association

Recent Articles

October 15, 2019

Failure To Define “Cost” in a Change Order Provision Leads to the Admission of Parol Evidence Resulting in the Exclusion of Any Markup For the Contractor

Contractors should be aware that the failure to define material terms in their construction contracts, such as the term “costs” in a change order provision, can lead to the admission […]

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July 31, 2018

Labor Law Section 220 Provides a Direct Right of Action to Workers to Assert Claims Against Contractors for Payment of Prevailing Wage and Benefit Rates

In Agolli v. PS Contracting of NJ Inc. (Supreme Court, N.Y. County, Nov. 29, 2017), plaintiffs, two laborers employed by defendant PS Contracting of NJ, Inc. (“PS Contracting”) brought a […]

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August 31, 2016

Failure To Comply With Statutory Service Requirements Costs Contractor His Mechanic’s Lien

The requirements for serving a Notice of Mechanic’s Lien are straightforward: Within five days before or thirty days after filing the notice of lien, the lienor shall serve a copy […]

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