Cohen Seglias Adds Construction Attorney Craig H. Parker to Newark Office
Newark, NJ – March 28, 2022 – Cohen Seglias is pleased to announce that Craig Parker has joined the firm as a partner in the Newark office. He is a member of the Construction Group.
“Craig’s understanding of construction law and risk management, paired with his experience with surety bond claims, helps bolster the capabilities our construction team provides to clients and we are pleased to welcome him to the team,” said managing partner George Pallas.
Craig provides strategic legal and business counsel to local and national construction contractors, surety companies and commercial clients. He works with his clients from the onset of project development to draft, review and negotiate the necessary contracts and agreements, and works with all involved professionals to ensure compliance and manage potential claims throughout the construction process. Craig develops creative litigation strategies when problems arise and utilizes alternative dispute resolution to expedite proceedings when possible.
Craig counseled the New Jersey Law Revision Commission, regarding the updates to the NJ Construction Lien Law in 2009, and was a liaison to the American Institute of Architects Document Committee. He is a fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America.
Craig received his J.D. and M.B.A. from Seton Hall University and his B.A. from Boston University.
Cohen Seglias’ Construction Group includes 50 fulltime construction attorneys who represent more than 1,000 clients in the industry ranging from managers and general contractors to design professionals and specialty trade subcontractors. The attorneys serve as business allies for their clients, working with them through every phase of a construction project and providing solutions to issues including construction claims, contract negotiation and formation, dispute resolution, mechanics’ liens and bond claims, public bidding and procurement, and surety.
About Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
Founded in 1988, Cohen Seglias is a law firm with approximately 80 attorneys in offices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Washington, DC, and Kentucky. The firm provides client service on a national basis in areas including business transactions, commercial litigation, construction, energy & utilities, financial services, government contracting, labor & employment, government law & regulatory affairs, insurance coverage & risk management, real estate, research misconduct, student defense, Title IX, wealth preservation, white collar defense & internal investigations. For more information please visit www.cohenseglias.com.
