Stephen Paul Winkles

Stephen Paul Winkles

Tesser & Cohen | Law Offices of Stephen Paul Winkles • New York, NY
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Contact

Email
Phone
(646) 859-5487
Address
591 Broadway, New York, NY, 10012, US

Professional

About

Mr. Winkles has broad experience representing owners, construction managers, general contractors and trade contractors in all stages of the construction process. This experience includes familiarity with contract negotiation and drafting, contract administration and dispute resolution. His practice includes reviewing, negotiating and preparing construction contracts and general conditions. He has experience with both public and private projects in New York and New Jersey, including projects relating to public schools, universities, office buildings, condominium buildings, residential construction, sewer main systems, and other various commercial and municipal projects. Mr. Winkles has litigation, construction and arbitration experience with all issues that traditionally arise in construction disputes, including defects and claims for extra work, delay and disruption issues (including actual and constructive acceleration and claims for lost productivity), incomplete or defective design, inadequate and uncoordinated project management, differing site conditions, cardinal change, denial of site access, improper inspections, safety violations, rejection and repair of nonconforming work, terminations for default and convenience, lien and bond issues, and post-completion warranty issues. Mr. Winkles has argued appeals on construction and bidding issues in New Jersey and in New York, and has handled litigations in the Federal Courts in both New York and New Jersey.

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
2000 Seton Hall University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997 Pensacola Christian College BA - Bachelor of Arts 1997 Pensacola Christian College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2014 SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers 2014 Bergen County, NJ Top Lawyer, (201) Magazine 2013 SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers 2012 SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers 2011 SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
Publications
2010 New Jersey Law Journal Affidavit of Merit Statute’s Application to Third-Party Indemnification Claims 2010 New Jersey Bar Association publication Supreme Court Clarifies Purpose of Ferreira Conference, Requires Full Compliance with Affidavit of Merit Statute’s Legislatively Prescribed Time Frames 2009 New Jersey Law Journal Standards for Review of Residential Real Estate Construction Lien Matters Are Set 2003 New Jersey Lawyer Municipal Construction Contracts
Associations
New Jersey State Bar Association Member New York State Bar Association Member Association of the Bar of New York City Member Bergen County Bar Association Member American Inns of Court Member
Speaking
2014 Fundamentals of Construction Contracts in New Jersey: Understanding the Issues Construction Contracts 2013 Wait, Don't Sign That! Construction Contracts 101 Construction Contracts 2013 Construction Contracts 101: Agreements Explained & Demystified Construction Contracts 2012 Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations Public Procurement 2011 New Jersey Lien Law Construction Lien Law
Updated: Mar 08, 2026