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Jim Cullen is a shareholder in the New York office of Anderson Kill and is chair of the firm’s Real Estate & Construction practice. Mr. Cullen has practiced in the real estate and construction law fields for over 40 years. Prior to joining Anderson Kill, Mr. Cullen headed the construction and real estate department for Deforest & Duer and was the Assistant Counsel to the New York City Educational Construction Fund.
Mr. Cullen is a partner or director of numerous real estate entities. He is a retired brigadier general in the United States Army Reserve Judge Advocate General’s Corps and last served as the Chief Judge (IMA) of the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals. He has also served as Secretary/Treasurer of the New York Construction Industry Disaster Relief Fund, Inc.
Jim Cullen has negotiated construction related contracts for single projects costing in excess of $500,000,000. Hospitals, schools, and water treatment plants are among the many construction projects with which he has had repetitive experience.
Development of mixed use projects utilizing long term leases of air rights in urban settings is another area with which he has considerable experience. He has negotiated and drafted long term ground leases for significant projects throughout New York City. He applies years of practical experience to assist clients with every kind of project from small retrofit office jobs to large combined occupancy developments. He has been especially helpful to not-for-profit institutions and governmental entities that need pragmatic advice as they contemplate their future physical plant needs.
Mr. Cullen is a member of the St. John's Law School Alumni Association and was recently named alumni of the month.
Publications
"Leveraging Air Rights to Finance Construction," Real Estate Finance (February 2005) (with Lawrence J. Bartelemucci)
"Finding The Right Contractor (Part I)," AKO Hospital Construction Volume 3 Number 1 (Spring 2004)
"Finding The Right Contractor (Part II)," AKO Hospital Construction Volume 3 Number 2 (Autumn 2004)
"Choosing the Right Architect," AKO Hospital Construction Volume 2 Number 2 (Summer 2003)
"Doing the Job Right! The Owners Responsibility," AKO Hospital Construction Volume 2 Number 1 (Spring 2003)
Speaking Engagements
"Stop Spending Money! Construction is Expensive Enough Already," Anderson Kill/DLA Construction Audit Seminar, New York, NY (May 13, 2010) (with Kevin J. Connolly)
"Stop Spending Money! Construction is Expensive Enough Already," Anderson Kill/DLA Construction Audit Seminar, New York, NY (February 25, 2010) (with Kevin J. Connolly)
"Real Estate & Construction - Practical Tips on Avoiding Claims and What to do if They Arise," Industry Breakout Sessions: Important Issues Affecting Key Industries, 12th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference, New York, NY (September 17, 2009) (with Steven Pudell and Caroline Hurtado)
Bar Admissions
New York
Memberships
New York County Lawyers' Association and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.
Education
St. John's University, J.D.
Iona College, B.A.
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