Government Contracting

Our attorneys have an excellent track record in the area of procurement law, including litigation. Over the past decade, our attorneys have successfully helped 100+ companies obtain M/WBE and DBE certification and re-certification through city, state, and federal agencies, from preparation to appeal. With our experience, we go beyond the plain language of the statute to expedite certification and avoid common pitfalls and traps.

Chan Vitanza LLP represents all players in the public contracting industry in the areas of construction and procurement law and litigation, including competitive bidding and procurement issues, Article 78 reviews, findings of non-responsiveness, debarment, temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, change orders, extra work, liquidating agreements, surety indemnity agreements, Miller Act claims, payment bond claims, public improvement liens, mechanic’s liens, construction claims, bid protest issues, notice to cure issues, termination for convenience issues, termination for cause issues, performance issues, delay claims, liquidated damages, project labor agreements, bad faith issues, Labor Laws §§ 200, 240, 241, premise liability, tort liability, insurance coverage disputes, indemnification issues, prevailing wage issues, Article 78 proceedings, trials and appellate practice involving both private and public improvement construction projects.