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Contact Information

Telephone: (201) 343-1100
Facsmile: (201) 343-0885

Office Address:
946 Main Street
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601

Education

Villanova University School of Law (J.D. 2004)

Villanova University (B.A. 1999)

Law Clerk for the Hon Philip H. Mizzone, Jr., J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic County


Memberships / Awards

New Jersey Bar Association, Construction Law Section

Member of the Pro Bono Society and the Lawyering Together Program

Quaterfinalist in the 2003 Reimel Moot Court Competition

Joseph R. Haftek


Since entering private practice in the mid-2000s, Mr. Haftek has focused on developing and growing his construction law practice.  He has experience in handling all aspects of litigation, including prosecution of affirmative and construction lien claims; negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts; collection services; local public contracts law issues; and, providing general legal advice and guidance for each phase of the construction process.  He is consulting counsel to several construction companies, in particular numerous construction material suppliers.

In addition, as the son and brother of contractors, Mr. Haftek has grown up in and around the construction industry and understands the specific needs of today’s construction practitioner.  Prior to attending law school, he worked as both a laborer and operator, learning firsthand about day-to-day construction operations.  This personal experience compliments his legal experience and allows him to develop valuable, long-term relationships with his clients.

 

Representative Engagements

 

  • Consulting counsel to CRH plc/Oldcastle Material subsidiary Tilcon New York, Inc.

 


 

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transactions, Consumer Protection, Litigation, Construction.

 


Admissions

Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey, 2004

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey


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