Contractors and real estate developers count on Vincent's experience as an accomplished litigator to handle large-scale construction claims and advise them on key construction and land use issues.
Vincent has spent more than 30 years representing contractors in litigation involving infrastructure, transportation, public works, and high-rise and institutional buildings. He has represented clients in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels, as well as administrative proceedings and arbitrations. Vincent also advises real estate developers on land use and construction issues.
Vincent has a track record of successful outcomes related to large-scale construction and real estate claims encompassing breach of contract; design defects; delays, suspension of work, acceleration, loss of productivity, and related impacts; extra work; defective work; liens; bond claims; surety disputes; defaults and terminations; and bid protests. In addition, Vincent counsels clients on MBE/WBE/DBE compliance and advises firms on obtaining certifications.
Before joining the firm, Vincent was the leader of another law firm's construction law practice and chaired his own construction and real estate firm, preceded by a partnership at a prominent New York City-area construction law boutique. He came to private practice after serving in multiple government positions, including general counsel for the New York City Department of Ports and Trade, the municipal agency responsible for the economic development and regulation of waterfront properties and marine facilities.
Vincent also served as assistant division chief in the Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division in the New York City Law Department, where he represented the city in all phases of major real estate and construction litigation. This position followed his role as a special assistant attorney general in the Office of the New York State Special Prosecutor, where he tried narcotics and official misconduct cases.
Representative matters may include engagements before joining Troutman Pepper.