Edward P. Hourihan, Jr.

    Edward
     
    Practice: Litigation  
     
    Education: Western New England College School of Law
    (J.D., 1990)
    Siena College
    (B.A., 1987)
    		  
     
    E-Mail: ehourihan@bsk.com
    Direct: (585) 362-4712
    Fax: (585) 362-4701
     
    Office: Rochester
     
    Bar Admissions: New York; Connecticut
    U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York and the District of Connecticut
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

    Mr. Hourihan handles a broad array of construction and commercial disputes in state and federal trial and appellate courts. A large portion of his practice is dedicated to litigating construction disputes, land use/planning and zoning, and constitutional rights claims. Mr. Hourihan has represented over 50 public owners in all aspects of construction-related matters, including colleges, school districts, hospitals, not-for-profit entities and other public and private entities. In the last 10 years, he has counseled clients in connection with numerous construction projects the value of which collectively exceed $1 billion. Mr. Hourihan has lectured and published on a variety of topics, including trial practice, construction law and subrogation law.

    Representative Matters:

  • Allied Builders, Inc. v. Greece Central School District: Summary judgment in favor of the Greece Central School District arising out of $14 million dollar school construction contract.
  • Eastman Kodak Company v. LSW Industries, Inc.: Summary judgment in favor of Eastman Kodak Company arising out a multi-million dollar contract dispute.
  • East Coast Electric v. Livonia Central School District: Favorable outcome for Livonia Central School District in construction claim litigation; Plaintiff withdrew its case at conclusion of jury trial.
  • Clarke v. Town of Penfield and YMCA: Successfully defeated challenge to Penfield Planning Boards decision to permit construction of new Penfield YMCA facility.
  • Giorgi v. Diocese of Rochester: Favorable decision on behalf of the Diocese of Rochester permitting reconstruction of Diocesan Cathedral.
  • Alexander Central School District v. Sear Brown Inc.: Successful settlement after litigation in claim against architect for professional negligence.


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