Robert J. Lum
Partner

Commercial Litigation

Construction Law

Real Estate Law

Represented prominent real estate development company in high-stakes lawsuit against multinational oil and gas company for extensive petroleum contamination of valuable development property, pursuing damages for environmental remediation and lost development opportunities in Brooklyn, New York.

Successfully obtained critical temporary restraining order protecting client's building in Brooklyn, New York, from ongoing damage caused by neighboring contractors, securing immediate injunctive relief that prevented hundreds of thousands in additional structural damage and preserved property value.

Successfully prosecuted numerous RPAPL 881 proceedings against neighboring property owners to secure essential access rights for temporary protections and to minimize construction delays.

Represented real estate developer in antitrust litigation against industry competitors for tortious interference with major land redevelopment project, challenging anti-competitive practices and seeking compensatory and punitive damages for lost development opportunities and market manipulation.

Represented high-net-worth individual in cross-border litigation against Switzerland-based banking institution for wrongful withholding of multi-million dollar offshore funds, challenging international banking regulations and jurisdictional roadblocks to recover client's assets.

Securing dismissal of claims and successfully defended client apparel manufacturer against federal copyright infringement claims involving valuable artwork and fashion design.

Represented investors in complex litigation against Coinbase, pursuing substantial recovery for mishandled fiat and cryptocurrency funds, navigating emerging digital asset regulations and establishing client rights in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency marketplace.

Structured and negotiated comprehensive AIA-based contracts for a 17-story mixed-use tower encompassing 300,000 square feet and 127 luxury condominium units in Flushing, Queens. Orchestrated complex multi-party negotiations with general contractors, subcontractors, design-build teams, and consultants, securing favorable terms on indemnity, insurance, delay provisions, and change orders that protected the developer from significant liability exposure and construction delays.

Represented developer in negotiations of AIA contracts for a 10-story luxury residential condominium in SoHo, Manhattan.

Represented developer through negotiations for a 130+ unit condominium development in Flushing, Queens, including agreements with project trades and vendors, to ensure project feasibility and timeline compliance.

Represented developer in complex contractor negotiations for a 44,000 square foot, 59-unit luxury condominium development in Midtown Manhattan, including structuring agreements for various phases of construction and coordinating multi-party contracts to maximize project efficiency and ensure timely completion while minimizing cost overruns.

Advised general contractor on comprehensive subcontractor and vendor negotiations for a complex two-building residential development in Long Island City, coordinating multiple construction phases.

Represented developer in license agreements for a 77-unit condominium project in Long Island City, positioning the client advantageously in one of New York's fastest-growing residential markets.

Represented developer in negotiations relating to the construction of its 63,000 square foot condominium in Flushing, including securing critical access license agreements to adjacent premises through strategic RPAPL 881 proceedings.

New York

New Jersey

United States District Court, Eastern District of New York

United States District Court, Southern District of New York

University at Buffalo, B.A.

University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D.
Publications Editor, The Buffalo Law Review