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Peter J. Martin

Partner Hartford

Peter J. Martin is a construction litigator. He represents general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and sureties in state and federal courts and in arbitration. In addition, Peter’s experience includes drafting and negotiating contracts, drafting and responding to claims, as well as assisting clients in documenting and protecting their interests on the diverse issues that arise prior to and during construction activities. Peter assists his clients with issues as cost-effectively as possible, including resolving claims through mediation and other dispute resolution venues before they incur the substantial costs required to fully litigate matters.

Experience

Representative Transactions

  • After 15 days of hearing before a three arbitrator panel, we obtained an award in the amount of $5,359,643.83 in favor of the developer of a large mixed use condominium project in Stonington against the project architect for defective design and deficient construction administrative services resulting in severe water leaks through the project’s windows, doors and masonry. This case began with an April 2008 state court action and ended with this September 2014 arbitration win. This is believed to be the largest arbitration award against an architect in Connecticut
  • First-chaired bench trial in Connecticut state court on behalf of general contractor seeking damages against subcontractor that abandoned a federal construction project in Rhode Island
  • Won appeal in New York State Appellate Court defending his client’s right to arbitrate
  • Successfully prosecuted arbitration on behalf of design-builders against architect on federal construction projects. Ultimately obtained favorable settlement
  • First-chaired evidentiary hearing in Connecticut state court representing equipment supplier. Obtained prejudgment attachment which ultimately led to favorable settlement
  • First-chaired bench trial in Connecticut federal court and obtained judgment in favor of surety against a subcontract that asserted payment bond and bad faith claims
  • Obtained summary judgment in favor of defendant on million dollar breach of contract claim based on plaintiff’s failure to prove damages
  • Obtained $4.5 million settlement on behalf of condominium associations in Connecticut state court construction defect case
  • First-chaired evidentiary hearing in Connecticut state court representing subcontractor against general subcontractor and project owner. Obtained prejudgment attachment which ultimately led to subcontract receiving entire claim amount plus prejudgment interest in settlement
  • Successfully prosecuted million dollar case in New York state court on behalf of contractor for contract balance and delay claim. Ultimately obtained favorable settlement

Credentials

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Partner (2010-Present)
  • Pepe & Hazard, LLP (2004-2010)
  • Morris, Duffy, Alonso & Faley, LLP (2003-2004)

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America® (2018-2024)
    • Construction Law
    • Litigation – Construction
  • Engineering News-Record, "Top 20 under 40" in Tri-State area (2015)
  • Minority Construction Council, MCC Training Alliance Award (2018)
  • Super Lawyers, Connecticut
    • Super Lawyers (2023)
    • Rising Star (2010-2013)

Charitable & Civic Involvement

  • West Hartford Republican Town Committee, Chairman

Professional Affiliations

  • Associated Builders & Contractors of Connecticut
    • Board of Directors, Member
    • Legislative Subcommittee, Member
  • Associated General Contractors of Connecticut, Member
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Hartford County Bar Association

Bar Memberships

  • Connecticut
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • United States Court of Federal Claims
  • United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
  • United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • United States Supreme Court

Newsroom

Publication

Expansion of Connecticut False Claims Act Passes State Legislature

The Connecticut State Legislature has passed a public act, which, if signed by Governor Lamont, will significantly expand the scope of the Connecticut False Claims Act.On June 6, 2023, the Connecticut State Legislature passed Public Act No. 23-129, an Act …

Publication

How Can Contractors and Sureties Address Material Price Escalation and Shortage Delays?

A shorter version of the article was also published in the Fall 2022 issue of the NASBP Surety Bond Quarterly magazine found here.For more than two years, price volatility of construction materials has significantly eroded contractors’ bottom lines. Mult…

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Firm News

57 Hinckley Allen Lawyers Included in 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

A total of 57 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Upstate New York for 2023, including those newly recognized as well as featured in Top Lists.Ger…

Firm News

Hinckley Allen Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America® 2024

A multitude of Hinckley Allen attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas in Best Lawyers® 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, 11 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named in the “Lawyers of the Year” category, as wel…

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Case Study

Historic, $5.3 million arbitration award against architect

Hinckley Allen attorneys, Timothy T. Corey and Peter J. Martin, recently obtained a $5.3 million arbitration award after 12 days of hearings on behalf of Stonington Water Street Associates, the developer of a Connecticut condominium complex, against the pr…

Events

Past Event

Webinar: What Contractors Need to Know About the NYS Private Construction Prompt Payment Law

January 24, 2024

With the recent changes to the NYS Private Construction Prompt Payment Law regarding retainage and requisitions at substantial completion, there is a lot of information – and sometimes misinformation – swirling about regarding the meaning of those chan…

Past Event

Managing Subcontractor Default Risk

April 4, 2023

In light of market strains such as supply chain/inflation issues and the new Wage Theft Act, AGC NYS and BCA has produced a program to deal with the risk of subcontractor default. Join Partner Peter Martin as a sits on esteemed panel at this informational …

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