Andrew J. Carlowicz, Jr.

Andrew is a highly sought-after, accomplished attorney who has devoted his career to representing clients in the construction industry, earning a reputation as one of New Jersey’s most respected authorities in construction law. For decades, architects, engineers, contractors, and private owners have relied on his deep legal insight to resolve complex matters ranging from building defect claims and design professional malpractice litigation, to the full panoply of construction contract disputes arising out of construction projects.

Andy currently serves as co-chair of Hoagland Longo’s Construction Law practice in an advisory capacity, where he supports the department's new leadership and he mentors the next generation of construction law attorneys. Drawing on decades of litigation and strategic experience, Andy helps shape the firm’s approach to construction matters, client relations, and practice development. His current legal work includes continuing to take on select litigation claims, handling affirmative contract claims, serving as corporate counsel to numerous professional firms and construction contractors across New Jersey, and providing extensive non-litigation services such as contract review, risk management counseling, and strategic planning.

Andy has litigated thousands of cases in the New Jersey Superior Courts, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and before the American Arbitration Association (AAA), Construction Division. He is known for balancing tenacity with practicality—remaining a formidable advocate in court while recognizing that most clients ultimately need a “problem solver.” That philosophy has long defined his approach, guiding clients toward efficient and effective outcomes, whether in the courtroom or across the negotiation table.

Over the last ten years, the growing focus of Andy’s practice has centered on Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR); specifically, as a widely respected construction lawyer, Andy now serves as either a mediator or an arbitrator in complex construction disputes through the court-appointed panel, the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and through private retention. In 2014, he was placed on the AAA Panel of Arbitrations for Large Track / Complex cases. He was named as one of the “Class of 2017 ADR Champions” by The National Law Review. In 2022, he was named to the AAA “Master Mediator Panel” for construction claims, which is an elite group of professionals selected based on peer and counsel recognition for leadership and performance in dispute resolution.

Andy’s contributions have been recognized by some of the most prestigious legal directories in the country. He has been consistently ranked by Chambers USA for construction litigation and dispute resolution, and has appeared in The Best Lawyers in America since 2009, including multiple “Lawyer of the Year” distinctions. He has also been named to New Jersey Super Lawyers every year since 2005, with “Top 100” recognition since 2018. A frequent lecturer and thought leader, Andy has presented risk management seminars for professional organizations and served as a guest speaker at institutions such as NJIT, Princeton, and Stevens Institute of Technology.

In addition to his professional work, Andy has long demonstrated a strong commitment to mentorship and public service. He devoted substantial pro bono time to legislative efforts on behalf of the New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers, including supporting the passage of the Affidavit of Merit Statute. For over a decade, he coached the Stuart Country Day School’s high school mock trial team, sharing his passion for the law—and creating meaningful memories alongside his daughters, who both served as team lawyers. Through every chapter of his career, Andy has remained deeply invested in strengthening both the legal community and the construction industry he has faithfully served.

Areas of Focus

Construction Law

• Extensive experience representing contractors, architects, engineers, and owners in construction litigation
• Matters include construction defects, delay claims, change order disputes, and contract interpretation

Professional Liability

• Longstanding representation of architects and engineers in professional malpractice claims
• Continues to serve as corporate counsel to A&E clients for legal guidance, risk management, and real-time contract disputes

Mediation & Arbitration

• Focuses on serving as a neutral in complex construction-related disputes
• Appointed to the American Arbitration Association’s Master Mediator Panel (2022)
• Listed on the New Jersey Superior Court’s approved mediator roster

Contract Review & Risk Management

• Provides proactive counseling on contract drafting, risk allocation, and legal compliance in construction projects
• Supports design professionals and contractors in managing liability and regulatory obligations

Appellate Advocacy

• Counsel of Record in multiple precedent-setting construction law cases before New Jersey’s Appellate Division and Supreme Court
• Deep experience with interpreting statutes of repose, arbitration procedure, and professional standards

Representative Litigation and Trial Experience

Published Opinions – Counsel of Record

• Sykes v. Sullivan Engineering – Established the standard of care for design professionals in the absence of a written contract.

• Gelber v. Zito Partnership – Set legal precedent on concurrent jurisdiction between court and arbitration in related claims.
• Greczyn v. Colgate – A leading case regarding application of the ten-year statute of repose to construction claims.
• Daidone v. Buterick – Secured dismissal of a design professional under the statute of repose.
• State v. Perrini – Interpreted the statute of repose in the context of multi-phased construction projects.

Affiliations

• New Jersey State Bar Association, Construction Law Section
• Arbitrators for American Arbitration Association - Panel Member, and International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) Panel Member
• Mediators for American Arbitration Association - Panel Member
• Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (“CLM”)
• Construction Lawyers Society of America, Fellow

Awards

• Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV Preeminent
• New Jersey Super Lawyers (2005-Present); "Top 100" list (2018-Present)
• The Best Lawyers in America (2009-2025); "Lawyer of the Year" in Construction Law (2015, 2020, 2025) and Construction Litigation (2017, 2024)

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
•