Uniondale, NY – September 12, 2025 – Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. is pleased to announce that Craig H. Handler has joined the firm as Partner in the Commercial Litigation Department and as Chair of the Construction Practice Group.
“We are pleased to welcome Craig Handler to the firm,” said Adam Silvers, Managing Partner, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. “Craig brings deep-rooted experience and leadership in construction law, positioning him perfectly to spearhead our Construction Practice Group as Chair. Moreover, Craig’s background in construction, as well as commercial litigation, real estate, technology and insurance matters brings valuable law expertise and perspective to our team. His proven record of guiding clients through complex legal issues ensures he will make meaningful contributions to our clients, particularly in the construction sector, and is sure to enhance the firm’s expansion and capabilities in this critical area of our practice.”
Prior to joining Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., Mr. Handler was a partner at a prominent Long Island law firm headquartered in Suffolk County, where he developed a very successful practice representing clients in the Hamptons and throughout the east end. Mr. Handler’s litigation practice is focused on complex construction disputes involving defective construction, delay, scope of work disputes, and mechanic’s lien foreclosure and defense. In addition, Mr. Handler’s real estate litigation practice often involves disputes over residential and commercial sales and leases, boundary disputes, easements and adverse possession claims. Mr. Handler also possesses years of experience working with the insurance industry, and frequently handles disputes involving insurance coverage issues, including tenders, denials, bad faith claims and wrongful cancellations. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Handler regularly represents clients in transactional matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, and providing general advice to clients for their day-to-day legal needs. Over his many years of practice, Mr. Handler has developed an impressive range of clients including general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, property owners and developers, and local government agencies.
For over 50 years, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., headquartered in Uniondale, has built a reputation as one of the region’s leading providers of innovative legal services. Its attorneys are practical, experienced advocates who measure their success by their clients’ success. Cornerstone groups in all major practice areas of the law are represented at the firm, including corporate and securities, corporate restructuring & bankruptcy, commercial lending, commercial litigation, construction, intellectual property, health care, real estate, employment, not-for-profit, cybersecurity and data privacy, energy, and trusts and estates. Clients include large and mid-sized corporations, privately held businesses, institutions and individuals.
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