Kirk McCormick Named a Go-To Construction Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Kirk McCormick was selected as a 2023 Go To Employment Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Kirk represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, architects and engineers throughout the United States on public and private construction projects. He assists clients with contract drafting and negotiation, payment and performance bond claims, construction defect claims, mechanic’s liens, insurance coverage issues and…

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RIW Bolsters Litigation Practice With Arrival of Kimberly A. Alley

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RIW is pleased to announce that Kimberly A. Alley has joined the firm as a shareholder in the Litigation Department, where she will focus on Construction Law and Employment Law. RIW’s President and Litigation Department Chair Bradley L. Croft commented: “We are thrilled to welcome an accomplished trial lawyer like Kim to the firm. Her decades of experience, deep substantive legal…

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POSTED IN: Construction Law, Employment Law, Litigation, News

Ruberto, Israel & Weiner’s Construction Litigation Practice Ranked “Tier 1” in U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Lawyers® Rankings

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Ruberto, Israel & Weiner is proud to announce that its Construction Litigation practice has been ranked “Tier 1” by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023 National and Regional Best Lawyers® rankings. Congratulations to all the members of our Construction Litigation team on this recognition!  

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Appeals Court Issues Important Clarification of its Recent Prompt Payment Decision

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On June 24, 2022, the Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a revised decision of its recent highly anticipated opinion affirming judgment in favor of RIW’s client, a general contractor, under the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act (the “Act”). The revision clarified a small, but significant part of the decision regarding whether an owner who has violated the…

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POSTED IN: Commercial Real Estate, Construction Law, Litigation

RIW Alert: RIW Construction Group Wins Appeal Under Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act

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In a highly anticipated decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a $5 million judgment in favor of RIW’s general contractor client under a seldom-used law known as the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act. In November 2020, RIW construction law attorneys Bradley Croft, Kirk McCormick, and Roger Smerage secured summary judgment in Suffolk Superior Court in favor of their client in…

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POSTED IN: Commercial Real Estate, Construction Law, Litigation

Kirk J. McCormick Named Chair of RIW’s Construction Law Group

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Kirk J. McCormick has been named Chair of RIW’s Construction Law Group. For over 20 years, Kirk has represented general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, owners, architects, and engineers throughout the United States on public and private construction projects. He has extensive experience with federal, state, and local government contracts, as well as a wide variety of…

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RIW Attorneys Named Boston Magazine Top Lawyers 2021

Ruberto, Israel & Weiner congratulates our colleagues on receiving Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers of 2021 designation.    

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POSTED IN: Commercial Real Estate, Construction Law, Corporate & Business, Litigation, News, Tax Law

Webinar Recording: Construction Law Basics: Essential Concepts Every Contractor and Owner Should Know

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RIW Construction Law Partner Kirk J. McCormick hosted the complimentary webinar entitled “Construction Law Basics: Essential Concepts Every Contractor and Owner Should Know“. If you would like to review the program, a link to the webinar recording can be found here. Please feel free to reach out to Kirk if you have any questions about…

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WEBINAR: Construction Law Basics: Essential Concepts Every Contractor and Owner Should Know

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RIW Construction Law and Litigation partner Kirk J. McCormick will host the complimentary webinar “Construction Law Basics: Essential Concepts Every Contractor and Owner Should Know” on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from Noon – 1:00PM EST. This webinar will tackle some of the fundamental issues that can arise on any project, from negotiating the agreement through…

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Client Alert: Governor Baker Signs Progressive Zoning Act Changes

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On January 14, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law amendments to Chapter 40A intended to facilitate the permitting and development of housing in the Commonwealth.  Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A, entitled “The Zoning Act”, is the statutory framework that underlies all local zoning controls adopted across Massachusetts’ 350 cities and towns outside of…

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