Michael K. De Chiara

Raymond T. Mellon

Jaimee L Nardiello

Carol J. Patterson

Roy H. Schwartz

Michael J. Vardaro

Michael S. Zetlin

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. 

Partner Loryn P. Riggiola has been selected to become a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Managing Partner, Michael J. Vardaro was quoted in Multi-Housing News on New York City’s mixed-use midtown rezoning plan.

Amin Hfaiedh has joined Zetlin & De Chiara LLP as an associate in its New York office. Amin Hfaiedh is a commercial litigation attorney with experience in commercial, construction, labor, employment, and insurance law.

On November 12, 2024, Partner Timothy F. Hegarty will moderate a panel on Sustainable Design & Navigating Local Law 97 at the New York Metro Builds Bio+ 7th Annual Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development in New York City.

Zetlin & De Chiara Partner Loryn P. Riggiola was profiled in Super Lawyers 2024 New York Metro Magazine.

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP Founding Partner, Michael K. De Chiara, was quoted in Facilities Net on Local Law 97's implications for the construction outlook in New York City.

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP is proud to have 15 attorneys recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for their work in construction law and construction litigation in New York and New Jersey, including six associates who were recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.