Chambers USA 2025 Ranks Zetlin & De Chiara LLP as a Leading Firm for Construction Law
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been ranked as a top construction law firm in New York by Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in its 2025 edition. The firm's recognition expanded this year with a ranking in construction law in the New Jersey market. In addition, six partners were recognized as notable practitioners in the construction law practice area, including Michael K. De Chiara, Raymond T. Mellon, Jaimee L. Nardiello, Carol J. Patterson, Michael J. Vardaro, and Michael S. Zetlin.
The Chambers USA 2025 guide describes Zetlin & De Chiara as “a respected construction law boutique distinguished for its representation of architectural and engineering firms, and increasingly owners and developers. The firm has notable strength in litigation and arbitration in addition to contract review and negotiations. The team handles a wide range of public and private sector developments, including retail, infrastructure, industrial and residential projects. It demonstrates additional expertise in project labor agreements and real estate licensing agreements.”
The guide highlights comments from construction industry clients. In the 2025 New York guide, clients highlight the firm’s dedication to achieving successful outcomes for its clients, "[t]heir attorneys are incredibly experienced about the AEC industry, are strategic thinkers and work tirelessly on behalf of their clients," and “[t]hey understand the complexities and how to reach successful resolution." In the 2025 New Jersey guide, one client notes "[t]he team is sensitive to the clients' business needs and strategies." Other clients’ emphasize the firm’s stature in the construction industry, [t]hey are very well respected in the space," and "[t]his firm consistently produces high-quality legal services in complex matters."
Chambers is a leading legal data and analytics provider, highlighting the top lawyers and law firms across the USA. The rankings are based on extensive research and interviews with peers and clients around the country.