About Shawn Farrell
Construction owners, developers, general contractors, project managers, subcontractors, engineers and sureties look to Shawn for decisive legal guidance on all aspects of construction law and counsel on contracts for construction projects including: design-bid-build, design-build, CM-at-Risk, and other more traditional methods for both public and private projects. These services include litigating disputes (including all types of delay and disruption claims); negotiating contracts; filing liens and bond claims; and prosecuting public bid protests. His clients describe him as “an outstanding litigator” and “an excellent construction lawyer” (Chambers USA) and depend on his decades of his experience to help accomplish their business objectives, manage risk and resolve disputes.
Shawn is also an accomplished trial attorney; winning numerous complex construction matters in federal court, state court, mediation, and arbitration. These matters include both vertical and horizontal construction such as: heavy highway, bridges, dams, power plants, water treatment plants, pharmaceutical, high rises, and school construction projects. Shawn’s approach to solving problems for clients involves bringing practical business solutions to avoid or quickly resolve disputes. When faced with unavoidable litigation, he zealously represents his clients during all stages of the litigation.
Shawn takes an active role in the construction community by acting as the general counsel to the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) – New Jersey and as special counsel to the Utility & Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) – New Jersey. He regularly shares his experience with clients and trade organizations on topics such as mechanics’ liens, surety law, proving and pricing construction claims, and alternative dispute resolution in the construction industry.
Shawn is also an accomplished trial attorney; winning numerous complex construction matters in federal court, state court, mediation, and arbitration. These matters include both vertical and horizontal construction such as: heavy highway, bridges, dams, power plants, water treatment plants, pharmaceutical, high rises, and school construction projects. Shawn’s approach to solving problems for clients involves bringing practical business solutions to avoid or quickly resolve disputes. When faced with unavoidable litigation, he zealously represents his clients during all stages of the litigation.
Shawn takes an active role in the construction community by acting as the general counsel to the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) – New Jersey and as special counsel to the Utility & Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) – New Jersey. He regularly shares his experience with clients and trade organizations on topics such as mechanics’ liens, surety law, proving and pricing construction claims, and alternative dispute resolution in the construction industry.
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Mar 3, 2023
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PennsylvaniaPartner/Owner at Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC.
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New JerseyPartner/Owner at Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC.
Liens filed by Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC.
Below you can find a list of recent liens filed by Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC. on behalf of their construction clients.
Filed for
Address
Amount
Date
$450,413.40
May 15, 2020
Details
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Years of Experience
29
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York