Mark D Shifton

Partner with Gfeller Laurie

Mr. Shifton focuses his practice in the areas of complex civil and commercial litigation in the state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York. He represents owners, design professionals, and contractors in cases involving instruction disputes and catastrophic property losses, and he has extensive experience representing manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of a wide variety of industrial, consumer, and recreational products, including green building products, in both individual and class actions. Mr. Shifton regularly speaks to various legal, insurance, and industry organizations on various topics such as investigating and defending catastrophic property loss claims, construction defect litigation, and risk management. He also defends professional liability actions brought against attorneys, architects, and engineers, as well as the insurance industry and healthcare professionals. Mr. Shifton also maintains a practice in the area of green building and sustainable development. He has been accredited as a LEED Green Associate by the Green Building Certification Institute.