Giannasca & Shook

At Giannasca & Shook, PLLC, we pride ourselves on being a full-service law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services to the construction industry, business community, and their professionals. Our team of experienced attorneys offers a wide range of legal services, including Construction Law, Commercial Litigation/General Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts, Estates & New York Elder Law.

Construction Law

Since its founding in 2000, our construction lawyers have earned a solid reputation for their legal representation in various construction-related transactions and disputes. We represent a diverse client base including contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, suppliers, sureties, construction professionals, and homeowners. Our services cover contract negotiations, construction claims and disputes, construction litigation and arbitration, payment claims, mechanic's liens, surety bond claims, defective work claims, OSHA violations, labor union disputes, public bid disputes, insurance claims, and workman's compensation issues.

Commercial Litigation/General Business Law

Our experience in representing businesses and professionals in various sectors has resulted in clients from many other industries seeking our firm's representation. Whether it's litigating or arbitrating a dispute, negotiating or implementing a business transaction, dealing with regulatory requirements of public agencies, or starting, buying, or selling a business, we represent our clients with proficiency and professionalism.

Real Estate Law

Our real estate lawyers are fully versed in this area of law and prepared to handle legal matters related to purchasing or selling real property, entering into a long-term lease, seeking zoning board or planning board approvals, obtaining permits, or landlord-tenant disputes.

Trusts, Estates & New York Elder Law

We understand the importance of protecting your assets and ensuring their proper disposition. Our attorneys provide strategies for Estate planning, Business Succession planning, and New York Medicaid planning to legally protect your assets from creditors, taxing authorities, government agencies, and nursing homes.