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The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C.
We provide a full range of legal services relating to construction law in New York, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, Queens and Florida to Property Owners, Contractors and Design Professionals.
About
John Caravella
John Caravella’s ability to provide experienced legal representation is based on actual construction experience as a former project architect and providing clients with undivided personal attention to their matters.
Practice Areas
This firm’s mission is to help those with construction related concerns resolve their legal issues quickly, and in a cost effective manner. Typical matters include construction litigation, mechanics liens, bond claims as well as the negotiation, review, and preparation of construction contracts. Our areas of practice include:
Solar Energy Disputes
Solar Energy Disputes
Just like finding a good contractor, finding truthful solar panel companies could be difficult, even in today’s age of internet resources. Though solar panels have their pros and cons, the negatives can heavily outweigh the good.
Supplier Disputes
Supplier Disputes
For an unpaid construction supplier, allegations of poor quality supplies many times can damage their reputation within the community. Our construction law firm represents those who supply equipment and materials to construction projects who are facing non-payment.
Construction Contract Claims
Construction Contract Claims
Whenever possible, we seek to have our clients avoid the need for litigation by reviewing and drafting construction contracts with a straightforward approach that minimizes potential misunderstandings and disputes pro-actively.
Construction Defects
Construction Defects
A construction defect exists where the work performed does not comply with the building codes, statutes, or contract terms which govern the work. This means that the term can encompass anything from a minor nuisance or maintenance issue, to one as major as a structural impairment.
Construction Disputes
Construction Disputes
Florida hosts a large community of contractors and sub contractors who work hard to provide workmanship of the highest quality to be found anywhere. Unfortunately there are also situations where a few ‘bad apples’ may spoil the reputation of the bunch.
Labor Law
Labor Law
Florida Labor Law provides that the wages paid to laborers, workmen, and mechanics on public works construction projects may not be less than “the prevailing rate for a day’s work in the same trade or occupation in the locality within the state where such public work… is to be situated, erected or used”
House Lifting
House Lifting
One of the most common causes of home elevation is extreme weathering and flooding. In general, there are two options when deciding to elevate your home. The homeowner can physically lift the home, building the new foundation at the bottom, or leaving the home as is, but just building a “livable space” upper level, alternatively converting the ground level to complete closure.
Construction Litigation
Construction Litigation
Florida construction projects today are complex operations. The construction methods used, the technology required, and the number of participants involved makes for a complex web of obligations and liability.
Construction Arbitration
Construction Arbitration
Arbitration is one method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) commonly available for parties in dispute seeking to avoid the time consuming and costly prospect of litigation. For Florida contractors, subcontractors, architects or owners involved in construction disputes, arbitration may be their best option to resolve their legal issues.
Construction Contract Advising Consultation
Construction Contract
Advising Consultation
Many people who start a construction project know very little about what goes into a construction contract and what reasonable terms and protections available are. These contracts should spell out everything that will take place from start to finish during the construction process, including the plans & specs, a schedule and the total price to be paid to the contractor.
Post-Fire Reconstruction and Insurance Claims
Post-Fire Reconstruction
and Insurance Claims
Though you may be super careful while cooking, stringing up holiday lights, or blowing out candles, unfortunate events can happen without expecting they will. Below are the most important statistics reported by the ESFi, Electrical Safety Foundation International.
Natural Disaster Recovery
Natural Disaster Recovery
As we know, many of our neighbors are currently combating the harsh realities of post-disaster re-building. From hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and tsunamis, we’ve come to know and understand the challenges that are faced when disasters like these occur.
Marine Construction
Marine Construction
As we know in the very lucrative business of marine construction, there are many different facets of this industry that require unique knowledge and expertise. Common marine construction projects include submarine cable installation and repair, bridge construction, and dock construction.
Modular Home Construction Disputes
Modular Home Construction Disputes
If you know anything about Modular Homes, you know they are homes that are built off-site, typically in a construction warehouse, and are then delivered to your plot of land for assembly.
Construction Lien Law
Construction Lien Law
A Mechanics Lien is a legal encumbrance that reserves the right for the supplier of unpaid labor or materials.
Construction Funding and Lending Compliance
Construction Funding and Lending Compliance
When it comes to any type of loan, there are many different terms within a traditional loan contract. From federal, state and consumer protection terms, it is important to review these with your local construction attorney before signing such documents.
Payment and Surety Bonds
Payment and Surety Bonds
A surety bond is defined as a three-party agreement that legally binds together a principal who needs the bond, an obligee who requires the bond and a surety company that sells the bond.
Licensing for Contractors and Design Professionals
Licensing for Contractors and Design Professionals
In Florida, it is essential that members of the construction and architecture industry must be insured before performing work.
Liability Insurance and Building Violations
Liability Insurance and Building Violations
In my construction law practice, I’m often confronted with instances of building code violations and questions of whether building code violations should subject a contractor or architect to liability.
Construction and Scaffold Liability
Construction and Scaffold Liability
Can homeowners be held responsible for injuries that may occur to contractors while work is being done on their property?
Prompt Payment Law
Prompt Payment Law
General Business Law Section 756 (and the sections that follow it), commonly known as the Prompt Payment Act, establish requirements for how soon a construction contractor or subcontractor must be paid…
Green Construction and Sustainability
Green Construction and Sustainability
When it comes to Green Construction and Sustainability, there is no true definition of building green. However, we know there are many characteristics that support any such definition of “building green”.
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May 20, 2025
Solar energy is revolutionizing the construction and architectural industries in both New York State and Florida, offering sustainable solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and promote environmental responsibility. As these states push toward greener initiatives, solar power is becoming a key component in modern building designs, reshaping urban landscapes and construction methodologies.
May 15, 2025
The construction industry, with its complex web of projects, financing, and labor, can unfortunately become fertile ground for illicit activities. While the vast majority of professionals operate with integrity, the lure of quick and illegal profits can sometimes lead to the entanglement of construction with serious crimes like usury and racketeering. Understanding these issues and… Read more »
May 13, 2025
Since the earliest days of civilization, humans have sought to overcome physical barriers, and the bridge stands as a testament to our ingenuity and determination. These magnificent structures, soaring across valleys, rivers, and straits, are more than just pathways; they are vital arteries of commerce, connection, and progress. From ancient Roman aqueducts to the sleek,… Read more »
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