Daniel E. Katz is a Founding Partner of Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP. He specializes in construction law, commercial law and securities and employment arbitrations. Mr. Katz has received the highest designation (A-V) from the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Rating Review. He was recognized as a "Super Lawyer" in the field of Construction Litigation every year since 2006. Mr. Katz has been named in "Best Lawyers in America" as one of the top construction lawyers in the country. He is also a Charter Fellow in the Construction Lawyers Society of America, which is a nationwide organization of leading practitioners in the field.
Mr. Katz has extensive experience within the areas of construction, real estate and commercial litigation, as well as securities arbitrations. Prior to Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP, Mr. Katz was a founding partner of the boutique litigation law firm of Bauman Katz & Grill LLP. He has also served in the Commercial Litigation Division for the Corporation Counsel of the City of New York where he was responsible for numerous actions in the areas of construction, real estate, civil rights and general commercial law. As an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Mr. Katz also handled securities and class action litigation. While he was a partner at the law firm of Ross & Cohen, Mr. Katz handled construction, surety, commercial, real estate, employment and lien law litigation. He has also handled numerous securities and employment-related arbitrations.
Mr. Katz obtained his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Brooklyn Law School. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master of Arts degree in American History. Mr. Katz completed his Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude in History-Political Science at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a member of the Bar of the State of New York, and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Katz is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Mr. Katz's reported cases include 361 Broadway Associates Holdings, LLC v. Blonder Builders, Inc., 178 A.D.3d 494, 114 N.Y.S.3d 337 (2nd Dep't 2019); Ferrara Bros. Building Materials Corp. v. FMC Construction, LLC, 138 A.D.3d 685, 30 N.Y.S.3d 157 (2d Dep't 2016); Minelli Construction Co., Inc. v. WDF Inc., 134 A.D.3d 508, 20 N.Y.S.3d 530 (1st Dep't 2015); Board of Managers of Hester Gardens v. Well-Come Holdings LLC, 128 A.D. 3d 601, 10 N.Y.S. 3d 72 (1st Dep't 2015); Verizon New York Inc. v. Case Construction Co. Inc., 63 A.D.3d 521, 880 N.Y.S.2d 476 (1st Dep't 2009);Verolla v. Beechwood Carmen Building Corp., 43 A.D.3d 913, 841 N.Y.S.2d 610 (2nd Dep't 2007);Walter H. Poppe General Construction Inc. v. Ramapo, 280 A.D.2d 667, 721 N.Y.S.2d 248 (2nd Dep't 2001); Casa Redimix Concrete Construction Corp. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA, 277 A.D. 2d 95, 716 N.Y.S.2d 19 (1st Dep't 2000); York Hunter Construction, Inc. v. Avalon Properties, Inc., 104 F. Supp.2d 211 (S.D.N.Y. 2000);Fred Tuck & Company, Inc. v. Bronxville Properties Inc., 267 A.D.2d 423, 701 N.Y.S.2d 107 (2nd Dep't 1999); Federal Insurance Co. v. County of Westchester, 921 F. Supp. 1136 (S.D.N.Y. 1996); West Realty v. Foster & Kleiser, 212 A.D.2d 458, 622 N.Y.S.2d 948 (1st Dep't 1995); Diamond v. EFCO, 179 A.D.2d 420, 578 N.Y.S.2d 553 (1st Dep't 1992); Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp. v. 52 Park Associates, 710 F. Supp. 490 (S.D.N.Y. 1989); Fleet Aerospace Corp. v. Holderman, 637 F. Supp. 742 (S.D. Ohio), aff'd, 796 F.2d 135 (6th Cir. 1986), vacated and remanded, 481 U.S. 1026 (1987);Burns v. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., 633 F. Supp. 77 (S.D. Iowa 1986), aff'd, 820 F.2d 246 (8th Cir. 1987); Viaggio v. City of New York, 114 A.D.2d 939, 495 N.Y.S.2d 680 (2nd Dep't 1985); Koch v. Consolidated Edison, 62 N.Y.2d 548, 479 N.Y.S.2d 163 (1984); and Alberts v. City of New York, 549 F. Supp. 227 (S.D.N.Y. 1982).
Practice areas
Rich, Intelisano & Katz's Construction practice includes Construction Litigation and Arbitration, Construction Contracts and Transactional Services, Lien Law, Design Professional Malpractice, and Property Damage.
Rich, Intelisano & Katz’s commercial practice includes Commercial Litigation and Arbitration, Commercial Contracts and Access Agreements, Corporate, LLC and Partnership Disputes.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1982 | 03/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Preeminent | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
Charter Fellow | Construction Lawyers Society of America | 2020 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2020 |
Magna Cum Laude | Brooklyn Law School | 1981 |
Summa Cum Laude | State University of New York at Buffalo | 1974 |
Phi Beta Kappa | State University of New York at Buffalo | 1974 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founding Partner | Rich Intelisano & Katz LLP | 2011 - Present |
Partner | Bauman Katz and Grill LLP | 1997 - 2011 |
Partner | Ross & Cohen LLP | 1987 - 1997 |
Associate | Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom | 1984 - 1987 |
Assistant Corporation Counsel | NYC Corporation Counsel | 1981 - 1984 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
New York City Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Rich Intelisano & Katz Blog | NYCHA Construction Contracts Are Traps For The Unwary | 2020 |
Rich Intelisano & Katz LLP Blog | Second Department Upholds Mechanic’s Lien for Pre-Construction Services | 2020 |
The Real Deal | Why real estate is still tangled up with the mob | 2020 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Brooklyn Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
University of Michigan | MA - Masters | 1976 |
State University of New York at Buffalo | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1974 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Primer On New York City Construction Contracts | Methods Of Contractor Selection By The City Of New York | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Leavitt Enterprise, Inc. v. Two Fulton Square LLC, 181 A.D.3d 662, 120 N.Y.S.3d 363 (2d Dept. 2020) | On appeal, the Court sustained Defendant/client's motion to dismiss all claims. |
361 Broadway Associates Holdings, LLC v. Blonder Builders, Inc., 178 A.D.3d 494, 114 N.Y.S.3d 337 (2nd Dep't 2019) | Owner/client upheld on appeal and lien vacated. |
Minelli Construction Co., Inc. v. WDF Inc., 134 A.D.3d 508, 20 N.Y.S.3d 530 (1st Dep't 2015) | Contractor/client upheld on appeal and termination for convenience enforced. |
Federal Insurance Co. v. County of Westchester. 921 F. Supp. 1136 (S.D.N.Y. 1996) | Contractor/client was awarded a multi-million dollar verdict and Defendant's application for a stay pending appeal, without posting a bond, was denied. |
Diamond v. EFCO, 179 A.D.2d 420, 578 N.Y.S.2d 553 (1st Dep't 1992) | On appeal, the Court upheld Contractor/client's position and agreed to strike and vacate the mechanic's lien as improper. |
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Christopher Choi, Construction and development Attorney on May 19, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Dan is our go-to construction law attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced, reliable construction lawyer/litigator to provide sound and practical advice and counsel.
William Green, Construction and development Attorney on May 18, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
As general counsel of our company, Dan is the first person we call when we are faced with complex or high-stakes litigation matters. Dan is a zealous and effective advocate, but at the same time he understands our business and is insightful, practical and solution-oriented making him invaluable in navigating and resolving disputes.
Christopher Choi, Construction and development Attorney on May 19, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Dan is our go-to construction law attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced, reliable construction lawyer/litigator to provide sound and practical advice and counsel.
William Green, Construction and development Attorney on May 18, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
As general counsel of our company, Dan is the first person we call when we are faced with complex or high-stakes litigation matters. Dan is a zealous and effective advocate, but at the same time he understands our business and is insightful, practical and solution-oriented making him invaluable in navigating and resolving disputes.
Ross Intelisano, Construction and development Attorney on May 13, 2020
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Dan Katz has been my partner, my peer, my mentor and a friend. He is the most loyal, smart, ethical, industrious attorney I have ever worked with. I'm proud to be his partner.
Walter Tencza, General practice Attorney on Jun 14, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked together with Attorney Katz on a number of matters over the years. He is a professional and ethical attorney, and I readily endorse him.
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