Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation for Construction, Real Estate & Commercial Law Matters
Rea & Associates has provided comprehensive legal services to clients in the construction, real estate, and commercial industries since July 1, 1993. Our firm specializes in delivering cost-effective legal solutions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client-focused service. With attorneys licensed in both New York and New Jersey, we serve clients from Albany to Atlantic City, offering expertise in construction law, commercial law, real estate law, corporate/partnership/LLC law, and employment law. Our practice includes contract formation, dispute resolution, litigation, arbitration, and mediation services tailored to owners, developers, construction managers, and trade contractors. We have expanded from our origins as a boutique construction litigation firm to handle complex matters such as land use variances, environmental compliance, and commercial real estate development.Our team provides transactional support, regulatory compliance guidance, and litigation representation for businesses of all sizes across the New York Metropolitan area. We prioritize prompt, personalized attention to every case while maintaining a commitment to achieving practical business objectives for our clients. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, employment contracts, and severance agreements, as well as defending against claims of wrongful discharge and employment discrimination. We offer complimentary initial consultations for matters in construction law, real estate law, and commercial law disciplines. Our dual office locations in Woodbridge, New Jersey, and New York City enable us to provide flexible legal representation that adapts to our clients' geographic and industry-specific needs.
Services
Construction Law
Commercial Law
Real Estate Law
Corporate Law
Employment Law
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in construction and commercial law.
- Our attorneys are licensed in both New York and New Jersey.
- We provide cost-effective legal solutions tailored to industry-specific needs.
- We offer complimentary initial consultations for core practice areas.
- Our team handles complex matters from contract formation to dispute resolution.
Services
Construction Law
Our construction law practice covers contract formation, dispute resolution, and litigation for owners, developers, and trade contractors. We handle mechanics lien claims, arbitration, and mediation while focusing on minimizing litigation through proactive contract negotiation. Our team represents clients in all aspects of construction projects across New York and New Jersey.
Commercial Law
We provide transactional and dispute resolution services for commercial entities operating in the New York Metropolitan area. Our practice includes business formation, regulatory compliance, contract enforcement, and representation in commercial litigation matters involving loan documents and liability claims for businesses of all sizes.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate law services include residential and commercial property transactions, leasing, and financing matters. We assist with land use variances, environmental compliance, and dispute resolution for development projects. Our attorneys represent clients in purchase/sale agreements and real estate litigation across both New York and New Jersey markets.
Corporate Law
We specialize in forming corporate, partnership, and LLC entities while drafting shareholder agreements and handling business transactions. Our services include buy/sell agreements, asset transfers, and compliance guidance for corporations and partnerships operating in the New York Metropolitan region.
Employment Law
Our employment law practice covers drafting employment agreements, negotiating severance packages, and resolving workplace disputes. We represent clients in claims involving wrongful discharge, discrimination, sexual harassment, and violations of whistleblower protections under both federal and state employment laws.
People
Jeffrey J. Rea
Attorney
Jeffrey J. Rea is a licensed attorney with over 30 years of experience in construction, real estate, and commercial law. He founded Rea & Associates in 1993 and oversees legal representation for clients ranging from trade contractors to commercial developers across New York and New Jersey.
Edward M. Shapiro
Attorney
Edward M. Shapiro provides legal expertise in commercial transactions, corporate law, and employment matters. As a licensed New York and New Jersey attorney, he represents businesses in contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution across the New York Metropolitan area.
Questions
What areas of law does Rea & Associates specialize in?
We specialize in construction law, commercial law, real estate law, corporate/partnership/LLC law, and employment law for clients in New York and New Jersey.
Are your attorneys licensed in both New York and New Jersey?
Yes, our attorneys are licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey, allowing us to serve clients from Albany to Atlantic City.
Do you offer initial consultations for legal matters?
Yes, we provide complimentary initial consultations for matters in construction law, real estate law, and commercial law disciplines.
What types of clients do you represent?
We represent owners, developers, construction managers, general contractors, design professionals, trade contractors, and businesses of all sizes in the New York Metropolitan area.
