Mediation
Daniel Steinberg’s background in construction has given him an exceptional understanding of the issues involved in construction-related disputes. He was raised in the industry, and paid his way through college and law school by working in construction. That experience was followed by 25 years of practicing construction law, so Daniel understands the challenges of working in the field, dealing with change orders, sequencing, scheduling, and how insurance can affect construction disputes and resolution. He has seen first-hand how following contract formalities can make the construction process difficult and at times, lead to disputes.
After representing clients in hundreds of mediations, numerous arbitrations, and many multiple-month-long trials, Daniel has launched a practice as a neutral mediator. Uniquely, Daniel handles mediations during the construction process as well as post-completion. Drawing on his experience in contract negotiation, project management, and dispute resolution representing plaintiff and defendant owners, contractors, developers, suppliers, engineers, architects, and design professionals, he is able to bring an unmatched understanding of the issues affecting each party, and how to work toward a solution that all parties can live with so projects can move forward to completion.
Daniel’s process is both cost-effective and efficient, as he preps all parties with everything they may need before a mediation begins, and then firmly pushes claims and disputes to resolution with the goal of reaching an agreement in a single session. In light of the Covid-related court backup and over-burdened arbitrators, mediation can provide a timely resolution so that clients can return to what they do best – creating and building outstanding projects.