Kalinowski, Richard "Rick" J.

Richard “Rick” J. Kalinowski is an Associate in the Litigation Practice Group of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP.

Full Bio

Richard Kalinowski represents design professionals, contractors, real estate owners and real estate developers in complex litigation. Mr. Kalinowski applies the expertise he developed while obtaining undergraduate degrees in civil and architectural engineering to his legal work.

Mr. Kalinowski is a former associate of a leading construction and built environment boutique law firm. He also is a former legal intern for the Port Authority of the New York & New Jersey Litigation Department where he worked on a number of matters including complex construction disputes. Before his career pivot from engineering to law, Mr. Kalinowski served as a consultant focusing on roadway, bridge and infrastructure design and construction. His work included designing and drafting construction plans and specifications for numerous infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania.

Mr. Kalinowski is an active member of the American Bar Association, Construction Litigation Committee and Forum on Construction Law. He was selected to Crain’s New York list of Rising Stars in Real Estate and to Super Lawyers 2021 Rising Stars in Construction Litigation list. New York Real Estate Journal recognized him on its Ones to Watch list.

Mr. Kalinowski received his J.D., cum laude, from Seton Hall University School of Law. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in both architectural engineering and civil engineering from Drexel University.
Representative Experience
- Representation of design professionals against potential claims ($10M+) arising out utility failures at a research laboratory in San Francisco, CA.
- Representation of joint venture against change order and delay claims ($50M+) arising from the development of a retail and public transit facility in New York, NY.
- Defended design professional against claims ($8M+) arising from design services on a residential tower in San Francisco, CA.
- Representation of clients in mediation and arbitration proceeding.
- Drafted and responded to Pre-Answer Motion, Summary Judgment Motions and Appeals.
- Participation in all aspects of discovery including drafting and responding to demands, utilizing electronic document review platforms, and depositions.
- Managed teams of attorneys in preparation for arbitration.
- Drafted litigation documents, such as summonses, complaints, motions, appeals, and subpoenas.
- Attended preliminary, status, and compliance conferences on behalf of supervising attorneys.
- Advocated during oral arguments on non-dispositive motions, as well as depositions.
- Interacted with in-house and outside counsel to prepare weekly and monthly litigation reports.
Bar Admissions

New York
New Jersey
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Education
Undergraduate
- Drexel University
Law School
- Seton Hall University School of Law
Memberships

American Bar Association, Construction Litigation Committee
American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law
Recognitions

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Construction Law; Litigation - Construction, New York (2023)
Super Lawyers 2021 List of Rising Stars in Construction Litigation
Crain's 2020 List of Rising Stars in Real Estate
New York Real Estate Journal 2020 Ones to Watch
Publications and Speaking Engagements

Technology in Construction Claims Management, HKA, 2020

Speaker: Ethics for Architects & Engineers
SGR Publications
Press