LARRY F. GAINEN

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Larry F. Gainen’s practice involves all aspects of representing the various participants in the construction and design process: architects, engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, owners and developers. Larry has tried numerous cases in state and federal court, and has arbitrated and mediated many others, involving design and construction disputes such as delays, cost overruns, defective construction and professional negligence.

In addition, Larry focuses on negotiating and drafting construction and design agreements, and is extensively involved in counseling participants in the construction process in project management and the ongoing operation of their businesses. A major portion of his practice is devoted to business advice on matters such as ownership transition and acquisitions of professional practices. With decades of experience, Larry is able to quickly identify the issues in a dispute, and cut through the reams of documents generated in complex projects to focus on the critical factors that will aid in a prompt resolution.

Prior to founding Ingram in 1989, Larry was a partner in the law firm of LePatner Gainen & Block, and an associate at Shea & Gould. He has been named a Super Lawyer and has received an AV-Preeminent rating by the publishers of the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory.

Admissions

United States Court of Appeals for the Second and Seventh Circuits
United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
New York State Bar

Education:

J.D., New York University
B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton

Represented an architectural firm in a matter which reconfirmed the standard of care that applies to the performance of professional services and the statute of limitations that applies to any claim in negligence and breach of contract relating to those professional services.
Represented a Development Agency of the State of New York in connection with negotiating and drafting model agreements and agreements pertaining to three major capital projects.
Represented over 100 architectural and engineering clients in connection with design agreements with owners on various projects.
Represented numerous clients in the entertainment industry in negotiating and drafting construction related contracts.
Represented many architectural firms defending against claims of negligent design, cost overruns and deficient construction administration.
Represented a major architectural firm in the defense of a claim brought against it for negligent misrepresentation and fraud in connection with zoning advice.
Represented a major architectural firm in connection with its claim that it was entitled to an equity interest in connection with a project on which it performed architectural services.
Represented several developers of high end condominium projects in connection with allegations by tenant/shareholders of defective construction in their development.
Represented partners in design professional firms in connection with litigation concerning the termination of the partnership.
Represented numerous design professionals in connection with sales and acquisitions of design firms and internal plans of ownership transition.
Represented design professionals in licensing investigations.
Represented construction clients on all insurance matters including litigating coverage disputes.

Did You Know?

Larry averaged 20 points per game over his college varsity basketball career (This was before there was a three point field goal)!

Did You Know?

Larry averaged 20 points per game over his college varsity basketball career (This was before there was a three point field goal)!