Richard L. Elbert
Of Counsel
(212)576-2670
relbert@osbornlaw.com
Primary Areas of Practice
Construction Law; Architect
and Engineer Defense; Commercial Litigation; Environmental Litigation;
Contract Drafting
Professional Experience
Richard L. Elbert,
AIA has experience in
construction, environmental, real estate,
architect and engineer defence, and other commercial litigation focusing
on the representation of large institutional owners.
Mr. Elbert also handles zoning and land use
matters and drafts and reviews construction and design contracts.
Richard L. Elbert, AIA
has represented all participants in the construction process, including
contractors, architects, engineers, construction managers, consultants,
developers and owners. His clients include renowned international and
national architectural, engineering and construction firms.
Mr. Elbert’s extensive
background in the construction industry as a registered architect provides
for a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the construction
industry. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Elbert was employed as a
project architect and later, the principal of his own architectural firm,
and has held various elected and appointed public service positions,
including town Planning Boards. His architectural experience includes the
design, construction development and project management of numerous
publicly and privately financed buildings, as well as serving as the Site
Architect for an international corporation’s research, manufacturing and
office complex.
Mr. Elbert is admitted to
practice law in the federal and state courts of New York and New Jersey.
Education
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Seton Hall Law School, JD, 1995
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Virginia Tech, M. Arch, 1983
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University
of Wisconsin, BS Arch, 1980
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