The law firm of Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP is a construction and surety law practice. Our experience and in-depth knowledge of construction and surety law is recognized nationally and enables us to serve clients not only across the country, but also around the world. We are more than just a law firm and know what motivates clients. As leading legal experts in construction and surety law, we are a team of accomplished professionals who understand the nature of both industries and the forces that shape those industries.
We go the extra mile to make sure our clients are satisfied with the legal service we provide. Our team is dedicated to satisfying the needs of our clients. We aim to create lasting relationships and serve as a guide through the legal process. Many of our attorneys have received an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry for professionalism and ethics.
Trust us to represent you with skill and integrity.
We go the extra mile to make sure our clients are satisfied with the legal service we provide. Our team is dedicated to satisfying the needs of our clients. We aim to create lasting relationships and serve as a guide through the legal process. Many of our attorneys have received an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry for professionalism and ethics.
Trust us to represent you with skill and integrity.
Services
Timothy D. Boldt, Partner, is an experienced commercial litigator and counselor, focusing on the unique needs of sureties, contractors, subcontractors, and construction managers.
He works with clients through all aspects of dispute resolution, including compliance with complex contractual and statutory claims procedures, informal and formal mediation, arbitration and litigation in New York's state and federal court systems.
Although Tim is a New York attorney, he handles matters wherever clients have disputes and has been admitted pro hac vice in other states.
He works with clients through all aspects of dispute resolution, including compliance with complex contractual and statutory claims procedures, informal and formal mediation, arbitration and litigation in New York's state and federal court systems.
Although Tim is a New York attorney, he handles matters wherever clients have disputes and has been admitted pro hac vice in other states.
Todd R. Braggins, Managing Partner, focuses his practice in the fields of contract and commercial suretyship, fidelity, and construction law.
In addition to his trial and appellate practice, he counsels clients in all areas impacting the surety, fidelity and construction industries.
Todd has extensive experience with payment and performance bond claim analysis, investigation and resolution, including complex performance bond claims.
He is an advocate for the prompt, aggressive, independent investigation of claims in an effort to mitigate and prevent loss.
In addition to his trial and appellate practice, he counsels clients in all areas impacting the surety, fidelity and construction industries.
Todd has extensive experience with payment and performance bond claim analysis, investigation and resolution, including complex performance bond claims.
He is an advocate for the prompt, aggressive, independent investigation of claims in an effort to mitigate and prevent loss.
Martha A. Connolly, Partner, has an extensive commercial litigation practice focusing on construction law.
She represents a broad range of clients, including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and sureties in the areas of construction litigation and commercial contract law, including mediation and arbitration, contract negotiation, risk management, suretyship and other subjects relating to the construction industry.
Martha's practice includes the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial contracts and the provision of comprehensive risk management counseling and services for her clients.
She represents a broad range of clients, including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and sureties in the areas of construction litigation and commercial contract law, including mediation and arbitration, contract negotiation, risk management, suretyship and other subjects relating to the construction industry.
Martha's practice includes the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial contracts and the provision of comprehensive risk management counseling and services for her clients.
John W. Dreste, Partner, concentrates his practice on complex commercial contract litigation, largely focusing on the fields of construction contract law, suretyship, fidelity, environmental law and other areas impacting the surety, fidelity and construction industries.
His practice, though litigation oriented, involves extensive claims analysis and investigation and includes negotiation, mediation and other informal methods of dispute resolution.
Additionally, he serves as a mediator and arbitrator through the American Arbitration Association in construction industry disputes.
His practice, though litigation oriented, involves extensive claims analysis and investigation and includes negotiation, mediation and other informal methods of dispute resolution.
Additionally, he serves as a mediator and arbitrator through the American Arbitration Association in construction industry disputes.
Kevin F. Peartree, Partner, represents clients in all areas relating to the construction industry, contract law and suretyship.
He handles construction litigation, counseling and contract negotiation for contractors, design-builders, construction managers, specialty contractors and sureties.
Kevin has been recognized as a New York Super Lawyer in the area of Construction Litigation for the years 2013-2018.
Kevin has been very active in the Associated General Contractors of America ("AGC") and previously served as outside counsel for the Contract Documents Committee.
He handles construction litigation, counseling and contract negotiation for contractors, design-builders, construction managers, specialty contractors and sureties.
Kevin has been recognized as a New York Super Lawyer in the area of Construction Litigation for the years 2013-2018.
Kevin has been very active in the Associated General Contractors of America ("AGC") and previously served as outside counsel for the Contract Documents Committee.
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