Michael Contos

About Michael Contos

Practice Areas:• Construction and Development Law• Construction and Development Litigation• Real Property Law• Real Property Litigation• Commercial Litigation• Cyber Security Experience:Michael T. Contos counsels clients in the commercial real estate and construction industries, representing: commercial, institutional and residential real estate developers, owners and operators; construction management firms and general contractors; and hotel owners and operators. As a business partner to his clients, he provides sound legal advice and has a keen understanding of the real estate and construction business climate.Mr. Contos litigates cases in state and federal courts, before various alternative dispute resolution bodies and administrative agencies. He has a reputation as a litigator who develops creative solutions to complex disputes.Mr. Contos is experienced in prosecuting and defending construction and real estate-related disputes, including complex construction and design disputes; delay claims, acceleration and consequential damage claims; surety bond claims; lien and trust fund issues; lease and ownership matters; access disputes; and general contract matters.He negotiates and structures construction and real estate projects on behalf of his clients through all phases of completion.Mr. Contos is a member of the faculty of New York University, where he teaches courses in construction dispute resolution and hospitality and tourism law. He graduated with honors from the Fordham University School of Law.ADMISSIONSNew York State BarNew Jersey State BarWashington, District of Columbia BarU.S. Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitU.S. District Courts for the:Southern District of New York:Eastern District of New York; andDistrict of New JerseyPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSAmerican Bar AssociationNew York State Bar AssociationNew York City Bar AssociationNew York County Lawyer’s Association

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Nyu Tandon School Of Engineering

   Jan 2019 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Fordham University School of Law

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Administrative Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Commercial Real Estate
• Legal Research
• Westlaw
• Legal Advice
• Personal Injury Litigation
• Appeals
• Copyright Law
• Trade Secrets
• Employment Discrimination
• Research
• Civil Litigation
• Construction Law
• Due Diligence
• Litigation Management
• Corporate Law
• Health Law
• Trials
• Legal Assistance
• Legal Issues
• Securities Litigation
• Trial Practice
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Consumer Law
• Mediation
• Real Estate
• Trademark Infringement
• Class Actions
• Document Drafting
• Intellectual Property
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Courts
• Public Speaking
• International Law