Joseph R. Haftek, Jr. is a partner of the firm who prides himself on assisting a broad base of clients with a variety a business and legal needs. From years of handling development projects and contract drafting and negotiation to experience in complex commercial disputes, with a focus on construction law, Joe aims to be the attorney firm clients can rely on to efficiently and effectively address a wide range of concerns.
Joe handles all phases of commercial and construction law and litigation, including construction defects, construction/municipal mechanics’ liens, public bid protests, delays, extra work, collections, and contract negotiation and drafting. His work has been recognized with selection as a New Jersey Super Lawyers’ Rising Star and Super Lawyer in the area of Construction Litigation, and he is a frequent speaker for attorneys and business professionals on topics ranging from contract drafting to government procurement.
Outside of his law practice, Joe enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and volunteering. Joe was a founding member of his town’s Historic Preservation Committee, currently serves on the Planning Board, and donates time to the legal needs of both his local Ambulance Corp and Fire Department. He has previously served as the Co-Chairman of the NJSBA Construction Law Section, a Trustee on the Board of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson, and volunteered as a youth sports coach.
Joe graduated from Villanova University in 1999 and Villanova University School of Law in 2004. Joe is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, Florida, and the DC Court of Federal Claims.