Stephen Paul Winkles
- Regarded annually as an "Outstanding Lawyer" 2015-2024, in the area of Construction - Super Lawyers, part of Thomsom Reuters
With broad experience representing owners, construction managers, general contractors and trade contractors, Mr. Winkles·has knowledge of·all stages of the construction process. This experience includes familiarity with contract negotiation and drafting, contract administration and dispute resolution. His practice includes reviewing, negotiating and preparing construction contracts and general conditions. He has experience with both public and private projects in New York and New Jersey, including projects relating to public schools, universities, office buildings, condominium buildings, residential construction, sewer main systems, and other various commercial and municipal projects.
Litigation, construction and arbitration experience with all issues that traditionally arise in construction disputes, including defects and claims for extra work, delay and disruption issues (including actual and constructive acceleration and claims for lost productivity), incomplete or defective design, inadequate and uncoordinated project management, differing site conditions, cardinal change, denial of site access, improper inspections, safety violations, rejection and repair of nonconforming work, terminations for default and convenience, lien and bond issues, and post-completion warranty issues. Mr. Winkles has argued appeals on construction and bidding issues in New Jersey and in New York, and has handled litigations in the Federal Courts in both New York and New Jersey.
Litigation, construction and arbitration experience with all issues that traditionally arise in construction disputes, including defects and claims for extra work, delay and disruption issues (including actual and constructive acceleration and claims for lost productivity), incomplete or defective design, inadequate and uncoordinated project management, differing site conditions, cardinal change, denial of site access, improper inspections, safety violations, rejection and repair of nonconforming work, terminations for default and convenience, lien and bond issues, and post-completion warranty issues. Mr. Winkles has argued appeals on construction and bidding issues in New Jersey and in New York, and has handled litigations in the Federal Courts in both New York and New Jersey.
Speaking Engagements / Publications
- Legal and Ethical Concerns for the Design Professional, Institute for Design Professionals: New York, New York, 2015 and Parsippany, New Jersey, 2016
- Fundamentals of Construction Contracts in New Jersey: Understanding the Issues: Somerset, New Jersey, 2014
- Wait, Don't Sign That! Construction Contracts 101: Hackensack, New Jersey, 2013
- Construction Contracts 101: Agreements Explained & Demystified: New York City, New York City Bar Association, 2013
- Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations,·Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 2011, Atlantic City, 2012 and 2013
- New Jersey Lien Law,·Atlantic City, New Jersey, 2009, 2010, 2011
- The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts, Edison, New Jersey, October 2008
- How to Write CYA Letters–Documenting Your Concerns - A Contractor’s Perspective; American Society for Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning Engineers, New York City, January 2008
- Construction Lien Law in New Jersey,Lorman Education Seminars, Atlantic City, January 25, 2008
- What to Do When Construction Projects Go Bad,·Lorman Education Seminars, Parsippany, New Jersey, 2007
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Residential Lien Law,·Lorman Education Seminars, March 2006
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Affidavit of Merit Statute’s Application to Third-Party Indemnification Claims, New Jersey Law Journal, Vol. CXCIX-No.6-Index 383 (February 8, 2010).
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Standards for Review of Residential Real Estate Construction Lien Matters Are Set, New Jersey Law Journal, Vol. CXCVII-No.2-Index 215 (July 13, 2009)
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Contributing author, Municipal Construction Contracts; New Jersey Lawyer (November 2003)
Representative Engagements
- Jupiter Environmental Services, Inc. v. Graystone Construction Corp., Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, Second Department (2006)·
- Goldberg & Connolly v. Graystone Construction Corp., Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, Second Department (2009)
- Representation of new homeowner against developer in multi-million dollar construction defect case.·The defects included accelerated settling of the home due to the developer's failure to properly compact soil or provide proper foundations for support of the home, and leaks resulting in severe mold infestation.
- Corporate litigation regarding disputed ownership of·companies formed to develop·several·large properties·Perth Amboy.·Matter involved issues regarding proper incorporation of LLCs,·allocation·of ownership percentages, capital contributions, and funding by the New Jersey's development agencies.
- Defense of environmental contractor in a mass tort claim by students, staff and faculty at LaGuardia Community College in New York City.· Claims made by Plaintiffs involved allegations of·bodily injury resulting from·toxic mold and rodenticide.·
