Alfred Divicencentis

Alfred DiVincentis is a seasoned litigator, negotiator, and transactional attorney whose number one priority is to understand and appreciate the goals of his clients and to assist them in attaining their particular business objectives by charting a path that best suits their needs. His practice includes construction and complex commercial litigation and transactions. Al has handled a range of matters within this practice, including:

• construction claims and litigation,
• mechanics’ liens/bond claims,
• payment disputes,
• delay claims,
• surety bond claims and litigation,
• construction defect claims,
• warranty and workmanship issues,
• design professional defense, and
• project consulting and contract preparation.

Before becoming a lawyer, Al spent 15 years working his way up the ranks in construction, ultimately becoming Vice President of a major Connecticut construction company. Now, he uses that hands-on knowledge in his legal work on behalf of contractors, design professionals, developers, municipalities, and the commercial business community to assist them in achieving their objectives from inception to completion.

Al has successfully litigated complex commercial and construction matters with values in excess of $100 million. He has drafted and negotiated design and construction agreements for multiple public and private construction projects with values in excess of $80 million.

Al devotes much of his practice to counseling his clients on how to achieve their goals without litigation. He encourages clients to come to him well before they launch, so he can work closely with them as a key member of the team. From the earliest stages, he provides counsel on how best to manage risks. If disputes arise as the matter moves forward, he brings his extensive industry knowledge and seasoned skill as a trial lawyer to bear in seeking the best path to resolve it.

For his commitment, dedication and service to the construction industry, Al was awarded the Dr. Stuart R. Bennett Alumni Award from Central Connecticut State University in 2008 and the Associated General Contractors of Connecticut’s Service Provider of the Year in 2010.

Al is an appointed member of the Associated General Contractors of America National Committee on Contract Documents and of the Associated Builders and Contractors Legislative and Government Relations Committee. He is also a member of the ALFA International Construction Section Steering Committee. Al is a frequent lecturer on construction-law topics and is an appointed arbitrator with the American Dispute Resolution Center in New Britain.