Nossaman Grows Infrastructure Practice with New York Construction Litigators

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES — Nossaman has expanded its national Infrastructure Group with the addition of a prominent construction-focused legal team, reinforcing the firm’s construction litigation and infrastructure capabilities in New York and beyond.

Veteran attorneys Carol Sigmond and Joshua Deal have joined the firm as partners in Nossaman’s New York City office. They are accompanied by Christopher T. Luehs, who joins as an associate. Prior to joining Nossaman, the group practiced construction and real estate litigation at Greenspoon Marder LLP.

The move significantly enhances Nossaman’s construction litigation bench, particularly in complex public and private infrastructure projects across the Northeast.

Deep Construction and Infrastructure Experience

Sigmond brings more than four decades of experience advising clients on construction and real estate disputes, including arbitration, appeals, bid protests, mediation, litigation, receivership, and surety matters. Her practice spans public works and private sector projects, with a particular focus on disputes arising from adjacent property development and contract structuring.

She also has extensive experience preparing construction contracts, including design-build, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and fixed-price agreements. In addition to her litigation practice, Sigmond serves as a mediator and arbitrator on the New York County Supreme Court Commercial Division Roster of Volunteer Mediators and the American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Construction Industry Arbitrators.

Deal represents owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across all phases of construction projects. His practice includes litigation and transactional matters involving construction defects, delays, payment and performance bond claims, mechanic’s liens, adjacent property damage, and contract disputes. He also advises clients on risk management, insurance, project management, and dispute resolution strategies.

Firm Leadership Welcomes Strategic Addition

David Graeler, Nossaman’s Managing Partner, said, “This is an outstanding addition to our New York office, our Infrastructure Group, and the Firm. Carol and Joshua are highly regarded lawyers who are coming to us from a well-respected firm and we are excited that they have joined us.”

Elizabeth Cousins, chair of Nossaman’s Infrastructure Group, emphasized the strategic importance of the hires, stating, “Carol and Joshua are best-in-class litigators with extensive experience in the construction litigation field and deep relationships in the New York market and nationally. Their practice builds on the strength of the litigation arm of our Infrastructure Group further enhancing our ability to advise clients through all aspects of the construction project lifecycle, while adding a robust presence in New York.”

Strengthening a National Infrastructure Platform

Nossaman’s Infrastructure Group is recognized nationally for advising on first-of-their-kind infrastructure projects, including the nation’s first multi-modal design-build project, the first availability payment contract, and the world’s first fully automated toll road. The group has also played a central role in pioneering public-private partnerships across multiple states and internationally.

With extensive experience across transportation, public buildings, water, and wastewater infrastructure, the group serves public agencies and private enterprises throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Asia. The practice has earned top-tier recognition from Chambers & Partners, P3 Bulletin, IJ Global, PFI, ARTBA, DBIA, Law360, The Legal 500, and The National Law Journal.

New Partners Look Ahead

Commenting on her move, Sigmond said, “I am excited to help grow the Infrastructure Group’s presence in New York. It has an unparalleled profile in the industry, where it is a valued advisor on many of the marquee construction projects across the nation. I look forward to collaborating with the firm’s outstanding group of attorneys to deliver value to my clients.”

Deal added that he is “energized by this move and looks forward to working with and innovating alongside Nossaman’s talented team.”

Credentials and Recognition

Sigmond earned her J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, and her B.A. from Grinnell College. She has been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers for Construction Litigation, received the Boris Kostelanetz President’s Medal from the New York County Lawyers Association, and was named to Crain’s New York Business’ “Notable Women of Law.”

Deal received his J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law and has been recognized by Lawdragon’s “500 X – The Next Generation” and Best Lawyers® “One to Watch” for Construction Litigation.

Originally reported by Lawdragon News.