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Areas of Practice
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Professional Background
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Professional/Civic Activities
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Speaking Engagements
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Court Admissions
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Bar Admissions
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Education
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Additional Information
Areas of Practice
Mr. Perrone, a partner in K&L Gates' Newark office, concentrates his practice on construction and engineering matters. He is an experienced trial attorney who has handled hundreds of cases involving building products and construction defects. He is also an experienced class action attorney who has handled a variety of matters involving building products. Additionally, Mr. Perrone is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED®-AP).
Professional Background
Prior to joining K&L Gates, Mr. Perrone was a partner at a Newark law firm, where he focused his practice on civil litigation.
Professional/Civic Activities
- American Bar Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- National Association of Homebuilders – Construction Law Attorney Forum Advisory Committee
- New Jersey Builders Association
Speaking Engagements
Mr. Perrone frequently speaks on issues regarding "green building" and construction issues. His recent presentations include:
- "How to Market Green Buildings and Materials: Complying with Applicable Green Standards and Laws," 2010 International Builders' Show, January 2010.
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"A Manufacturer's Potential Liability for Green Building Products," National Association of Homebuilders, Fall Directors Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October 2009.
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"Green Building Legal and Liability Issues,” 2009 National Green Building Conference, May 2009.
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"New Regulations and Potential Liability," Law Seminars International: Legal and Regulatory Issues in Green Development, January 2009.
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“Green Building Products: Can They Perform As Promised,” 2009 International Builders' Show, January 2009.
- “Extrapolation of Damages,” Brookings Judicial Symposium on Construction Defect Litigation, March 2008.
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“Using Statistics and Statistical Analysis to Combat the Plaintiff’s Damage Claims,” Construction Law Seminar, Scottsdale, Arizona, September 6-7, 2007.
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“Expert Testimony and Scientific Evidence in Construction Defects Cases,” The Judicial Education Program AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies Judicial Symposium on Critical Issues in Construction Defects Litigation, March 2006 and March 2007.
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“Useful, Safe and Effective Terms and Conditions for Invoices, Contracts and Other Important Documents,” The 2005 National Manufacturing Week Conference, March 2005.
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“Developments and Decisions in Construction Defect & Mold Litigation,” Mealey's Construction Defect and Mold Litigation Conference, December 2004.
Court Admissions
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Third District
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U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Bar Admissions
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Bar of New Jersey
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Bar of New York
Education
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J.D.,
American University, Washington College of Law
(1987)
(cum laude)
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B.A.,
University of North Dakota
(1984)
(magna cum laude)
Additional Information
Publications
- Co-author, "The Many Perils Of Going Green," Construction Law, Connecticut Law Tribune, July 2008.
- Co-author “The Risks and Rewards of Green Building; New Legal Implications Arise From Building Environmentally Friendly,” New Jersey Law Journal, March 2008.
- Co-author “Is Expert Extrapolation in Construction Defect Cases Sufficiently Reliable?,” Mealey’s Litigation Report: Construction Defects, April 2006.
- Co-author “Molds: A Comprehensive Guide to Litigating Mold Damage and Injury Cases: An Overview of Mold Litigation in New Jersey,” Lawyer’s and Judges Publishing Co., January 2004.
- Co-author “A Landlord’s Quandary: Whether to Disclose Mold Remediation,” Multi-Housing News, January 2003.
- Co-author “Spoliation of Evidence in a Mold Case,” Mealey’s Litigation Report: Mold, August 2001.
- Co-author “Finding Insurance Coverage for Mold Litigation,” Mealey’s Litigation Report: Mold, March 2001
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