Robert J Macpherson

Robert J Macpherson

April 17, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Everybody's Talking About Design-Assist, the New Kid in Town

“Design-assist” is a term and a concept that has been gaining popularity in the construction industry in recent years, but what does it actually mean, and what are the rights and obligations of parties entering into these agreements?

By Robert J. MacPherson and Robert C. Brady

8 minute read

March 22, 2011 | New Jersey Law Journal

Shaking the Arbitration Blues

How attorneys can revitalize the arbitration process and put it to effective use for their clients.

By Robert J. MacPherson

10 minute read

March 16, 2010 | New Jersey Law Journal

Carefully Drafted Indemnification Clauses Provide Significant Protections To Construction Contract Parties

While New Jersey affords broader indemnification rights than some other jurisdictions, obtaining that protection requires diligent attention be given to the language of the indemnification provisions to ensure that the clause comports with the law and the parties' expectations. The time spent carefully crafting such language will be well-served in the event injury or property damage claims arise on the construction project.

By Damian V. Santomauro and Robert J. MacPherson

8 minute read

April 20, 2010 | New York Law Journal

Mandatory Arbitration in Construction Payment Disputes

Robert J. MacPherson, a director at Gibbons, and Neal M. Eiseman, a partner at Goetz Fitzpatrick, discuss the cost-effectiveness of arbitration and the recent revisions to the Prompt Payment Law.

By Robert J. MacPherson and Neal M. Eiseman

11 minute read