Partner, Harris Beach PLLCMr. Edwards practices in the Business and Commercial Litigation, Construction and Surety Law and Intellectual Property Practice Groups. He handles a broad range of disputes in state and federal courts, focusing on commercial disputes, construction litigation, intellectual property disputes, surety defense, insurance coverage disputes, and product liability matters. Mr. Edwards has represented clients across many industries, including the electrical components and mining industries, as well as electrical contractors, mall developers and builders of waste water treatment plants.He has also successfully represented a number of municipal bodies whose actions and decisions have been challenged in the courts.

Attorney, Harris Beach PLLCMr. Kelly is senior counsel to the firm. He practices in the Environmental Law and Government Compliance and Investigations Practice Groups. Prior to joining Harris Beach, Mr. Kelly was the regional director of Region 4 of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), where he directed all aspects of the operation. He is an experienced environmental lawyer with intimate knowledge of the workings of local, state and federal agencies, including the New York City Department of Environmental Protection; the New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation, Transportation, and State; the Empire State Development Corporation; the United States Environmental Protection Agency; Army Corps of Engineers; and the U.S. Department of Justice. Prior to serving as DEC Region 4 regional director, Mr. Kelly served for 10 years as an assistant attorney general in the Environmental Protection Bureau of the New York State Office of the Attorney General. He retired in 2013 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Marine Corps.

Partner, Harris Beach PLLCMr. Lankford practices in the Construction and Surety Law Practice Group and the Business and Commercial Litigation Practice Group. He handles contract disputes between and among owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and construction managers. Mr. Lankford has handled a broad range of construction-related disputes, including contractor defaults, delay claims, design and construction defects, bid challenges, and mechanics’ lien claims. He has litigated construction disputes in all of the federal courts in New York as well as the appellate level, and he has drafted a number of multi-million dollar construction contracts. Mr. Lankford co-authored a chapter for the AGC Contract Documents Handbook, which analyzed AGC Document No. 530: Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Architect/Engineer.

Attorney, Harris Beach PLLCMr. Nonkes practices in the Intellectual Property Law, Business and Commercial Litigation, Construction and Surety Law, and the Government Compliance and Investigations Practice Groups. He is also a member of the firm’s e-discovery practice, e-infoSM. Mr. Nonkes has worked on a variety of intellectual property matters, including patent, copyright and trademark litigation, Internet domain name disputes, as well as patent and copyright assignments and licensing agreements. Mr. Nonkes has also worked on general litigation matters including state and federal court appeals, construction contract disputes and business contract disputes. Mr. Nonkes has an electrical engineering background.

Attorney, Harris Beach PLLCMr. Pantelidis concentrates his practice in the area of construction and commercial litigation. He defends various entities (manufacturers, import/export companies, construction contractors, and design firms) in complex disputes involving bodily injury, property damage, and economic loss. Present cases of note include defending against a multi-million dollar business interruption/engineering malpractice claim involving a billion dollar construction project at the United Nations and the defense of a breach of contract action which alleges construction/design defects and the use of improper materials. Prior to joining Harris Beach, cases of notoriety included both the New York City 51st Street and 91st Street crane collapses. The former engendered an economic loss suit by the developer’s bridge loan lender. The latter (where he represented the crane-installation engineer) involved a number of personal injury and property damage claims including two wrongful death actions. Mr. Pantelidis is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of New York.

Attorney, Harris Beach PLLCMr. Pawluk is an attorney practicing in Harris Beach’s Government Compliance and Investigations Practice Group. He is also a member of the firm’s E-discovery Practice Group and serves on the Energy, Racing and Gaming, and USA Collegiate Sports Industry Teams. Mr. Pawluk’s areas of focus include assisting clients in highly-regulated industries navigate New York state’s complex regulatory structures, conducting internal corporate investigations, and advising clients in the fields of government ethics, lobbying compliance, energy, racing and gaming. He has experience in matters involving the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Office of the New York State Attorney General, New York State Gaming Commission, New York Public Service Commission, Joint Commission on Public Ethics, and a number of other state and federal agencies.