Reeve Brown

Reeve Brown PLLC is a boutique law practice that was established with the goal of providing personalized and focused legal services to clients. Our firm was born out of a large regional law firm, and we bring with us the big firm pedigree that allows us to handle complex legal matters while maintaining the agility to cater to each client's specific needs. Our attorneys are experts in their fields, with a deep understanding of the law and its practical implications for our clients and their businesses.

At Reeve Brown PLLC, we strive to establish long-lasting relationships with our clients, built on trust, communication, and a deep understanding of their legal needs. We believe that the law is not just a set of rules, but a tool that can be used to achieve our clients' goals. Our attorneys work closely with each client to provide tailored legal advice and solutions that are practical, effective, and efficient.

Our Services

Reeve Brown PLLC is a dedicated construction and commercial practice, providing a broad range of legal services to individuals, small businesses, national and regional companies, financial institutions, and municipalities. Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling complex legal matters in the boardroom and the courtroom, and we treat each client and each matter with the attention and professionalism they deserve.

Our services include:

• Drafting and negotiating construction, construction management, architect and owners' representative contracts
• Resolving construction, surety, lien law, trust fund, and prevailing wage disputes
• Mediation, arbitration, and litigation of construction and commercial disputes
• Advising clients on business and corporate law matters, including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, and contract negotiations
• Representing clients in real estate transactions, including purchasing, selling, and leasing of commercial and residential properties
• Providing counsel on employment law matters, including hiring, termination, and discrimination claims
• Advising clients on intellectual property law matters, including trademark and copyright registrations

Notable Case Summaries

At Reeve Brown PLLC, we are proud of our track record of success in handling complex legal matters. Here are some notable case summaries that highlight our expertise:

• Contract specifying one year suit period upheld by court (D&S Restoration v. Wenger Construction Co., 2016 WL 6273834, (Sup. Ct.))
• Owner and Construction Manager Not Additional Insured (Empire Builders & Developers, Inc. v. Delos Insurance Co. 910 NYS 2d 548 (2d Dep't))
• Lack of Notice Under Town Law 65(3) Fatal to Claim (Mohl v. Town of Riverhead 880 NYS2d 213 (2d Dep't, May 26, 2009))
• New Private Prompt Pay Law Too Late To Save Sub's Claim (Hylan Electrical v. Mastec N.A. 2010 WL 3303753 (Sup. Ct., Aug 12, 2010))
• Subcontract Provisions Sink GC's Delay Claim (Bast Hatfield, Inc. v. Joseph R. Wunderlich, Inc. 2010 WL 4342196 (3rd Dep't, Nov 4))
• Subcontractor's Delay Claim Due to Lack of Project Funding Fails (Diontech Consulting v. NYC Housing Authority, et al. 2010 WL 4643303 (1st Dep't Nov))

Our Attorneys

Our attorneys are experts in their fields, with a deep understanding of the law and its practical implications for our clients and their businesses. Here are some brief bios of our attorneys:

• C. Allan Reeve, Esq.: Mr. Reeve has been in the field of construction and surety law for more than 38 years, representing contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, bonding companies, architects, engineers, and public and private owners.
• Marc S. Brown, Esq.: Mr. Brown has extensive experience in commercial litigation, construction law, and surety law. He has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, and financial services.
• Guy A. Talia, Esq.: Mr. Talia has a diverse legal practice, with a focus on commercial litigation, construction law, and real estate transactions. He has represented clients in various industries, including construction, real estate, and financial services.