Anthony J. Tavormina – Trif & Modugno

PARTNER

Morristown, NJ

Anthony J. Tavormina is an attorney and licensed professional engineer with extensive practical experience in construction design, management, operations, and law. His unique background enables him to analyze complex construction issues, understand their technicalities, and provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for his clients.

Anthony represents and advises contractors in construction matters involving contracts, compliance, claims, disputes, and litigation.

Anthony originally earned a civil engineering degree from The Cooper Union and worked for major heavy civil contractors on various high profile and multi-billion dollar construction projects. His broad range of construction experience encompasses design engineering, estimating, cost engineering, contract administration, MWDBE and EEO compliance, project management, field operations, and executive management. Anthony is also a licensed professional engineer.

Anthony’s depth of knowledge and experience in both construction and law provide him with the unique ability to analyze the most technically-complex construction issues, understand how they impact construction costs and operations, and best advance or defend his clients’ positions. Along the way, he also advises clients on modifying internal processes and procedures in order to improve operational efficiency, facilitate strategic business decisions, and ensure contractual compliance.

Practice Areas

Bid Protests
Bond Claims
Construction Contracts
Construction Defects
Delay Claims
Design-Build
Employment & Labor
Equitable Adjustments
Litigation
Mechanic's Liens
MWDBE Compliance
Product Liability and Tort Law

Admissions

State of New Jersey
State of New York
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Professional Engineer, State of New York

Education

Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D. 2010)
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (B.E. 2006)

Publications

Construction Superconference (December 2024), Panelist, “Key Risks, Implications, and Considerations on Public Projects” (Las Vegas, NV)
DBIA NYC Metro Chapter (May 2024), Panelist, “The Design-Builders’ Perspectives” (New York, NY)

Memberships & Affiliations

Professional Engineers in Construction of New Jersey
NJ ABA, Construction