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Kevin J. Connolly is a member of Anderson Kill’s Real Estate and Construction practice group, concentrating on providing legal services to clients involved in construction projects. His practice centers on representing owners and developers of significant commercial, industrial and educational projects. Mr. Connolly also represents contractors, construction managers and design professionals. Recognizing that insurance is critical to the survival of any organization involved in construction, Mr. Connolly adds value and legal acumen to his clients through his understanding of and experience with insurance services.
Mr. Connolly is rated "AV," the top rating, by his peers as listed in Martindale Hubbell.
After surveying judges before whom Mr. Connolly has appeared and attorneys with whom Mr. Connolly has worked, Martindale-Hubbell gave Mr. Connolly their highest ranking signifying that his adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities are "very high" and that his "legal abilities are of the very highest standard."
Since 2009, Mr. Connolly has been selected by his peers to Super Lawyers for Construction Law.
Publications
Encyclopedia Chapter: 92 Warren's Weed New York Real Property: Mechanics Liens (Editor)
Book Chapter: "Insuring The Construction Project," Legal Issues In Risk Management - A Policyholder's Guide (Aspen Publishers, 2009).
"Security for Contract Performance," The John Liner Review, Vol. 24, No. 2 (Summer 2010)
"Mechanics liens, bonds and insolvency," Real Estate Weekly, Volume 56, Issue 10 (November 4, 2009)
"Mind the Gap," Risk Management Magazine (October 2009) (with Robert M. Horkovich)
"First Party Insurance and the FFE Project," Focus - New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (May 2009) and Hospitality Lawyer's Risk Management Newsletter (August 2009)
"Insurance Certificates Must Be Read To Be Understood," New York Construction (February 2009)
"Opinion: Has your CGL policy been gutted?," Financial Week (December 14, 2008)
“Narrow Decision Denies "Additional Insured" Claim But Rule Remains -Insured’s Negligence Is Not Necessary For Additional Insured Coverage,” Common Law Journal (May 30, 2008)
Law of Internet Security & Privacy (3rd Edition, Aspen, 2004)
“The Prompt Payment Act: Good Intentions, Unexpected Results,” New York Law Journal (December 8, 2003)
“Counsel Can and Should DO More to Prevent Construction Disputes,” New York Law Journal (April 12, 2004)
“North Moore: Watershed in Construction Law,” New York Law Journal (April 14, 2006)
“Managing the Risks of Underinsured Architects and Engineers,” New York Law Journal (September 11, 2006)
“So You Say You’re An Additional Insured,” McGraw-Hill New York Construction (December 2006)
Speaking Engagements
"Stop Spending Money! Construction is Expensive Enough Already," Anderson Kill/DLA Construction Audit Seminar, New York, NY (May 13, 2010) (with James P. Cullen)
"Stop Spending Money! Construction is Expensive Enough Already," Anderson Kill/DLA Construction Audit Seminar, New York, NY (February 25, 2010) (with James P. Cullen)
"Contractual Risk Transfer," Risk and Insurance Management Society Fellow Workshop, Toronto, CN (January 26-27, 2009).
Risk and Insurance Management Society Educational Workshop, (with William G. Passannante, Finley T. Harckham, Pamela D. Hans, Phillip England and Ronald Papa), New York, NY (October 20-21, 2008).
“Helping CFOs/CEOs With M&A Due Diligence,” (with Robert Horkovich), 11th Annual Policyholder Advisor Conference, New York, NY (September 18, 2008).
“Insuring the Construction Project,” (Chair and Lecturer regarding Builder’s Risk coverage), New York, NY (January 24, 2007).
Bar Admissions
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, New York and New Mexico
Memberships
American Bar Association (Forum on the Construction Industry), Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Construction Law Committee)
Education
Fordham University School Law, J.D
Fordham College, B.A. cum laude
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