John Caravella Esq., is a construction attorney and formerly practicing project architect at The Law Office of John Caravella, P.C., having offices in Uniondale and Manhattan, representing architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and owners in all phases of contract preparation, litigation, or arbitration, and has been appointed as an Arbitrator on the Construction Industry Panel of Neutrals to the American Arbitration Association. Having originally earned his Associate in Construction Technology, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology, Mr. Caravella spent a decade working in architecture. Project responsibilities ranged from commercial and tenant renovations in Manhattan to high end custom residences in the Hamptons with highly respected architectural firms. With the specific purpose of serving the legal needs of the construction community, John Caravella then earned his Juris Doctorate and is admitted to all state courts of New York and Florida. With over a decade of construction law experience, The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C., has grown to represent numerous architects, builders, and subcontractors. Typical services include the drafting and preparation of multiple AIA Agreements, including critical negotiations with opposing counsel to close multiple construction deals of over 1M each. Representation of construction clients through successful prosecution of arbitration claims for payment on services rendered, as well as litigating various contract, bond, and lien claims. John Caravella is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association ADR Committee, Nassau County Bar Association Construction Law Committee, American Institute of Architects Long Island Chapter Assoc., the U.S. Green Building Council – Long Island Chapter, Advocacy Committee, writes for The Construction Law Blog, and serves of counsel to The Steele Law Firm, P.C. on construction matters. Legal Education: Juris Doctorate, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale FL Construction Degrees: Bachelor of Science, Architectural Technology, New York Inst. Of Technology, Old Westbury NY Associate of Construction Technology, State University of New York at Farmingdale NY