Michael S. Simon

Michael S. Simon, a nationally recognized construction attorney, focuses his legal practice on construction law and claims, and all phases of alternative dispute resolution procedures. A Fellow in both the American College of Construction Lawyers and American Institute of Constructors, he represents businesses and individuals involved in the construction industry, including specialty manufacturers and suppliers, subcontractors, prime and general contractors, sureties, design professionals, and private and public owners. Mr. Simon’s preferred approach can be characterized as “risk recognition and avoidance.” Although he will utilize every option to resolve disputes amicably, but if an acceptable resolution cannot be accomplished, he shall present your position vigorously, be it in mediation, arbitration or in court. 

A well-known lecturer and prolific writer, Mr. Simon is the author of four construction law books published by McGraw-Hill, Wiley Law, Shepards and Arlyse Enterprises, several newsletters and numerous articles for trade and professional associations on construction law topics. 

His interest in construction law commenced with his earning a B.S. in Building Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, after which he graduated with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law. After several years of practice in New York City, he became a principal, vice president and general counsel for a large heavy construction company and its subcontracting subsidiaries. He is a past co-chair of the Construction and Public Contract Law section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. 

Mr. Simon has been an adjunct professor, visiting faculty member and guest lecturer at more than a dozen universities, including Rutgers, NJIT, Rowan, Villanova, Indiana, University of Florida, Ohio State, and Rensselaer. He also has been a featured panelist at numerous conferences, including the Associated General Contractors of America, American Institute of Constructors, Mechanical Contractors Association of America, National Electrical Contractors Association, New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers, Association of Environmental Authorities–NJ and the New Jersey Subcontractors Association.