News & Insights

NJ Passes on the Integrated Product Doctrine in Construction Defect Cases

(Reprinted with permission from the January 31, 2011 edition of New Jersey Law Journal. © 2011 ALM Media Properties, LLC. All rights reserved. Further duplication without permission is prohibited.) By: William L. Ryan, Esq. ...read more

State Courts Trend: Coverage for Faulty Workmanship

Published in Construct!, Volume 17, Number 3, Spring 2008. © 2008 by the American Bar Association. Reproduced with permission. All rights reserved. By: Ellis I. Medoway, William L. Ryan and Benjamin D. Morgan, Esquires. ...read more

The Affidavit/Certificate of Merit Requirement: Avoiding Potential Pitfalls

Published in Construct!, Volume 14, No. 4, Summer 2005 © 2005 by the American Bar Association. Reproduced by permission. By: Ellis I. Medoway, Esquire and William L. Ryan, Esquire ...read more

New Law Gives Preferred Status to Associations When Calculating the Statute of Limitations for Construction Defect Claims Against Developers

On January 18, 2022, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law an amendment to the statute of limitations applicable to construction defect claims arising in common interest properties such as community associations, condominiums, and co-ops. While the law still requires a claimant to file its lawsuit within six years of the time it knew or should have known of the defect (N.J.S.A. 2A:14-1), it does not start the clock on that six years until “an election is held and the owners comprise a majority of the board.” ...read more

Archer Announces New Partner

HADDONFIELD, NJ – October 18, 2007 – The law firm of Archer P.C. is pleased to announce that William J. Ryan has been named partner of the firm. ...read more

Fundamentals of Construction Law—Learn the Basics from the Pros

On November 2, 2006, Bill Ryan will speak at the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry will present “Fundamentals of Construction Law—Learn the Basics from the Pros.” This program presents a unique opportunity for new construction lawyers, or experienced lawyers who occasionally encounter construction law, to learn the essentials from those who practice it daily at itshighest levels. This low-cost, conveniently located program provides an excellent way for firms of all sizes to provide an exceptional training opportunity to their lawyers.  ...read more

Averting Chaos on the Job Site: Proactively Understanding Components of a Good Contract

January 11, 2006: Averting Chaos on the Job Site: Proactively Understanding Components of a Good Contract Ellis Medoway and Bill Ryan have been selected by the National Business Institute to present at this one day seminar in Cherry Hill, NJ. The seminar will help you develop better construction contracts so that you can minimize disputes before they occur. Mr. Medoway will speak on Methods and Alternatives for Construction Contract Dispute Resolution. Mr. Ryan will cover Performance and Payment Bond Concerns in Construction. ...read more