Attorneys

James E. Hughes

Mr. Hughes, who has more than 25 years experience in public construction law, prepares and negotiates design professional and construction agreements for public and private entities, including integrated agreements for partnered construction management models (architect and construction manager consulting teams) and general conditions for multiple prime contractor agreements. He also prepares energy performance agreements. Mr. Hughes has successfully litigated complex construction claims relating to public projects and has represented clients on matters involving contract administration for public construction. He has served as general counsel to Central New York villages and towns since 1984 and also represents school districts across New York on capital construction projects.

Mr. Hughes has presented seminars and lectures on the following construction related topics:

• Key Topics in Modern Construction Contracting
• AIA Design and Construction Contracts
• Public Construction Contracting
• Construction Contracting for Public Entities - State and Federal Contract Requirements
• Construction Scheduling
• Managing Construction Projects
• Avoiding Liability - An Overview of Key construction Contract Language
• Energy Performance Contracting - Making the Model Work for Public Schools And Other Municipal Owners
• Procuring Design and Construction Services
• Preparation of Plans and Contract Documents
• Drafting Contract Specifications
• The Role of Construction Counsel in Large Construction Projects

Seminar and lecture presentations have been provided through the Central New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; General Building Contractors of New York State; the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Construction Management Program, Lorman Education Services, Inc., and the National Business Institute.

Education

• University at Buffalo Law School (J.D.) 1979
• State University of New York at Buffalo (B.S., magna cum laude) 1976

Admitted to Practice

• New York
• United States District Court (NDNY, SDNY, EDNY)

Professional Activities

• Onondaga County Bar Association
• New York State Bar Association
• Madison County Bar Association
• Arbitration and Mediation Neutral Panel of the American Arbitration Association, Member
• Construction Owners Association of America, Contract Document Committee
• Association of General Contractors, Member

Born

• Syracuse, New York