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Vincent Thomas Pallaci
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About Vincent
Biography
Vincent T. Pallaci serves as the managing member of Kushick Pallaci PLLC, where he represents various parties involved in construction disputes across New York State. His clientele includes contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, project managers, manufacturers, suppliers, architects, and engineers. The firm specializes in handling a wide range of claims, such as construction delays, construction defects, disputes related to construction change orders, claims for damages arising from defective underpinning and excavation, payment bond claims, mechanic's lien foreclosure and defense, as well as breach of contract claims.
Mr. Pallaci's exceptional reputation is evident through his achievements. He has been bestowed with the esteemed "AV Preeminent" rating from Martindale Hubble, recognized as a distinguished "Top Construction Attorney" by AVVO, and acknowledged as a "rising star" and subsequently as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine for over ten consecutive years.
New York Construction Disputes. Lien enforcement and defense in every County in New York. License/Access agreements in New York City. Defective Construction and Adjacent Property Damage Claims.
We handle construction law from the planning phase through project closeout. Contract drafting and negotiating. Construction license and access agreements. Delay claims, scope of work disputes, payment disputes and everything in between.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
21 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Kushnick Pallaci PLLC
Fax
630 Johnson Avenue, Suite 201, Bohemia, NY, 11716
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Vincent online.
Vincent Thomas Pallaci's Reviews
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Vincent Thomas Pallaci's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Vincent T. Pallaci is an expert in construction law and all matters related to construction/insurance/commercial related litigation. In my twenty years of practicing complex litigation I have never met an attorney/firm more knowledgeable and competent. I have consulted with Mr. Pallaci on most construction related matters that I have been involved with and continue to do so to this day. I give him and his firm my highest personal recommendation and would not hesitate to hire him and his firm for any personal matter in which his expertise was required. AAA+ rating in my opinion. Frank G. Spina, Esq. Spina & Kreitzman Attorneys at Law 300 Rabro Drive, Suite 152 Hauppauge, New York 11788 (631) 342-8388"
Construction and development lawyer | Feb 12
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I have known Vince professionally for several years. He is highly experienced and provides exceptional representation to his clients. He is well respected by the legal community - opposing counsel (such as myself) included. I highly recommend and endorse Vince without reservation."
"Vincent is a diligent, experienced and extremely knowledgeable litigator. He consistently strives to provide wise, cost effective counsel to his clients. In my experience, Vincent represents each of his clients aggressively and always works to obtain the best possible result. It was a pleasure working with Vincent. As such, I can recommend him, without reservation, to represent a wide range of commercial clients in the most complex of matters."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've had several cases with Vincent Pallaci and he is like a dog with a bone. Good Lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer - Construction Litigation, Super Lawyers Magazine
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer - Construction Litigation, Super Lawyers Magazine
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer - Construction Litigation, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Preeminent AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Managing Partner, Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Paykin Greenblatt Lesser & Krieg LLP
2004 - 2005
Law Clerk, Greenblatt Softness & Lesser, LLP
Associations
2021 - Present
Construction Lawyers Society of AmericaFellow
2012 - Present
Suffolk County Bar Association
2012 - Present
Nassau County Bar Association
2009 - Present
Bay Shore Chamber of CommerceMember
2005 - Present
New York State Bar Association
2013 - 2015
Nassau County Bar Association, Construction Law CommitteeChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
$1.1 million settlement in favor of Mr. Pallaci's Client
$1.9 million award in favor of Mr. Pallaci's client
$3.5 million settlement in favor of Mr. Pallaci's client
Trial court reversed and Lien Law Article 3A trust diversion claim reinstated
Settled for 100% of total claim
Plaintiff was awarded summary judgment
Plaintiffs' award of summary judgment affirmed
Settled for $187,500.00
Settled for $241,000.00
Settled for $90,000.00
Settled for $87,500.00
Education
2005
J.D.
2002
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2023
Preventing (Mitigating) and Resolving Disputed Generated by Defects and Failures
2023
AIA C141: Agreement Between Owner and Consultant
2023
AIA A201: General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
2022
Construction Contract Fundamentals
2022
Breach of Contract, Claims and Disputes
2019
AIA A201: General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
2016
Payment Issues in Municipal Construction
2015
Construction Change Orders: Minimize Risk and Maximize Efficiency
2014
Understanding Construction Law: Minimize Risk and Maximize Profit
2014
Issues in Adjacent Property Construction
2013
Insurance Considerations for the Construction Industry
2012
2011
Publications
2013
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2012
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
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2010
2008
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Vincent earned significant contribution points in 2013.
Legal Answers
A roofer installed a new roof in my restaurant last year in the NY. He gave me 20 years warranty. The roof has been leaking .
03 Oct 2023
How can I get the neighboring home to pay for damage done to my home during construction?
21 May 2021
How can I obtain paid-in-full invoice / receipt for home renovation?
27 Apr 2019
Legal Guides
How to submit a property damage claim in New York
24 Jan 2017
Insurance Provisions and Issues for the New York Construction Industry
20 Apr 2013
How to File a Mechanic's Lien in Buffalo, New York
20 Apr 2013