Michael E. Catania, Esq., (Michael) is one of the firm's Managing Partners as well as the head of CM&R’s Construction Practice Group. Since joining the firm in 2008, Michael has concentrated his practice in the areas of Construction Law, Commercial litigation, and Professional Malpractice Defense.
As a construction and commercial lawyer in the Hudson Valley, Michael represents project owners, design professionals, contractors and suppliers involved in the Tri-State construction industry. He guides his clients from initial contract formation through project completion and, if necessary, arbitration or litigation, including claims for breach of contract, mechanic lien foreclosures and trust fund violations. He further assists companies secure their MBE, WBE, and DBE certifications.
In addition, Michael serves as outside General Counsel to a number of small to medium sized companies, providing them with a broad range of legal services including employment law, compliance, DOL audits, contract negotiation, and commercial collections.
Practice Areas
Bar Admissions
New York State, 2007
New Jersey, 2007
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2007
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2007
U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2007
Education
Albany Law School Union University
J.D. magna cum laude
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
B.A.
Publications/Seminars
Regular Contributor to On the LEVEL, Quarterly Publication of Construction Contractors, Sheet Metal & Roofing Contractors and Fabricators Erectors & Reinforcing Contractors
Honors and Awards
Fellow of Construction Lawyers Society of America
BV Distinguished® Peer Review Rated
Super Lawyer®
IRMI® Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist
Professional Associations and Memberships
Construction Contractors Association, Member
Associated General Contractors of N.Y., Associate Member
North Eastern Subcontractor’s Association, Member
IRMI® Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist
Orange County Bar Association, Member
Pro Bono Activities
Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh, Board Member and Treasurer
Mount Saint Mary College, Board Trustee