Member | New York Construction Attorney
Jeffrey A. Lhuillier
Practical New York construction counsel for mechanic's liens, payment rights, lien foreclosure, and project disputes.
Mr. Lhuillier represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and developers when project payment, lien rights, or construction claims require a focused legal strategy.
Construction counsel grounded in lien rights, project records, and business objectives
Mr. Lhuillier works closely with clients at every stage of the lien process, from filing and perfecting mechanic's liens to prosecuting and defending lien foreclosure actions in New York courts. For contractors and suppliers, that often means protecting payment for work performed and materials supplied. For owners and developers, it means challenging improper liens and protecting property from unwarranted claims.
He has been with Kushnick Pallaci PLLC since his time in law school, joined the firm as an associate in 2012, and became a Member in 2019. Over that time, he has developed a focused construction law practice across multiple counties throughout New York.
His approach begins with the documents and deadlines that control the dispute: contracts, change orders, payment applications, invoices, notices, lien filings, project correspondence, and proof of performance. Organizing that record early can clarify whether the immediate objective should be preserving lien rights, challenging a claim, pursuing payment, negotiating a practical resolution, or preparing for litigation.
In addition to his legal work, Mr. Lhuillier contributes to industry discussions as a regular writer for the New York Real Estate Journal and remains active in construction trade organizations in New York City and Long Island.
Practice Focus
New York construction law guidance for payment, lien, and project disputes
Mr. Lhuillier represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and developers in New York construction law matters involving payment disputes, mechanic's liens, lien foreclosure, contract claims, and construction litigation. He helps clients evaluate leverage early, preserve important lien and contract rights, and choose a practical strategy for resolving project disputes.
Mechanic's lien work requires more than preparing a notice of lien. The analysis may include the filing deadline, service, the correct property and parties, the amount that is properly lienable, prior payments, contract balance, itemization, extensions, discharge options, and the proof needed for foreclosure or defense. The objective is to use New York's lien remedies carefully while keeping the broader payment and litigation strategy in view.
When the dispute extends beyond the lien itself, Mr. Lhuillier also assists with contract claims, payment records, disputed extras, retainage, project funds, and the procedural decisions that can determine whether a claim moves toward negotiation, foreclosure, or construction litigation.
Address a lien or payment dispute before leverage is lost
Early review can help identify deadlines, organize the project record, and clarify the most practical next step.
Credentials and professional engagement
Mr. Lhuillier's admissions, education, firm role, and published construction law commentary reflect a practice centered on New York construction and payment disputes.
Bar Admissions
New York; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Education
J.D., Touro Law School; B.S., Hofstra University.
Professional Role
Member, Kushnick Pallaci PLLC. Regular contributor to construction law discussions and the New York Real Estate Journal.
Selected Publications
Construction law writing and industry commentary
Mr. Lhuillier's published work addresses recurring legal and project risks, including Lien Law trust obligations, adjoining-property construction, New York City Building Code requirements, and asbestos-remediation responsibilities.
Upcoming Changes to the Building Code of the City of New York
Read at NYREJNew York Lien Law Article 3-A: Contractors Beware of Failure to Abide by the Provisions
Read at NYREJIndustrial Code Rule 56: Obligations of Property Owners During Asbestos Remediation
Read at NYREJThe Demolition and Construction Concerns for Adjacent Property Owners
Read at NYREJDiscuss a mechanic's lien or construction dispute
Contact Kushnick Pallaci PLLC to discuss lien rights, lien foreclosure, construction payment disputes, or a project-related claim in New York.