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Under New York Lien Law, the filing of a mechanic’s lien by a subcontractor typically prompts the project owner to withhold 110% of the lien amount, disrupting cash flow, and potentially jeopardizing project timelines and completion. Wilson & Chan successfully discharged a willfully exaggerated mid six-figure lien brought against their construction general contractor client. This […]

This afternoon, I had the privilege of presenting a comprehensive construction law seminar to more than 50+ construction businesses focusing on key aspects of New York Construction Law — Contracts, Mechanic’s Liens, Change Orders, Liquidated Damages, Delays, Cost Escalation, Public and Private Construction Projects, and winning strategies to ensure Timely Payment! Construction contracts are the […]

Henry C. Chan, Esq. of Chan Vitanza Law Firm achieved a significant victory in a recent MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises) appeal hearing before the Empire State Development (ESD) for a construction subcontractor seeking MWBE certification. The case highlights the importance of legal representation and meticulous preparation when navigating the complex process of securing […]

Chan Vitanza Law Firmtrial team, including Associates Virginie Brizon, Esq., and Juan Ruiz, secures seven figure money victory for construction subcontractor on a surety payment bond claim on the eve of jury trial at New York State Supreme Court, Commercial Division. Confidence going into trial is a result of doing all the hard work – […]

When faced with a denial by the State of New York’s Department of Economic Development of its minority-owned (MBE) status and certification, our client, a 100% minority-owned general contractor, appealed the ruling with the expert assistance of partner Henry C. Chan, Esq. With two decades of expertise in minority- and women- owned certification issues, Henry […]

Chan Vitanza Law Firm took on the cause of one of NYC’s iconic chefs and secured a total victory against his business partners, including the grant of injunctive relief. Our client contributed his storied family history and culinary experience to a venture that quickly took his contributions and cast him aside. Having been one of […]