Overview
Erik Ortmann has more than 20 years of experience representing private and public owners, municipalities, general contractors, construction managers, design professionals, trade contractors and suppliers with respect to all aspects of construction law.
In addition to representing these entities in litigation and arbitration matters, Mr. Ortmann drafts and negotiates contracts, addresses compliance issues, and provides advice on a daily basis. His experience includes representing parties in the bridge, heavy highway and vertical building industries. Mr. Ortmann is also certified by the U.S. Green Building Council as a LEED® Green Associate.
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court
- Southern District of New York
- Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court
Education
- Hofstra University School of Law – J.D.
- University of California, Santa Barbara – B.A.
Representative Matters
- Town of Babylon v. Federal Housing Finance Agency et. al. 11-348 (U.S. 2nd Cir.)
- New York State Delay Damages Bill (A.7945-A) Passed the Senate on June 14th, 2018
- Construction Legislation And Regulation To Watch, Law360, ft. Erik Ortmann
- DMWBE: Have a Plan, Long Island Road Warriors
- 4 Ways to Avoid Suspension or Debarment on Federal Contracts, ConstructionDive, ft. Erik Ortmann
- KDV Construction Alert: Governor Cuomo Vetoes Materials Retainage Bill – To Relief of Many in the Construction Industry
- KDV Construction Alert: D/M/WBE Waiver Requests – Know Your Rights and Be Prepared
- KDV Construction Alert: DBE Trucking Credits – A Change To The Counting Rules Is Finalized
- New York State Delay Damages Bill (A.7945-A) Passed the Senate on June 14th, 2018
- CFMA-LI Sponsors Breakfast and Panel Discussion on “What You Need To Know” with Diversity Program Directors (DMWBE) – MTA, Port Authority & State University Construction Fund
- KDV Construction Alert: D/M/WBE Waiver Requests – Know Your Rights and Be Prepared
