Robert J. MacPherson

Robert J. MacPherson


Cokinos Young, P.C.

Recognized since 2006

Saddle River, New Jersey

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Construction Law

Litigation - Construction

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Construction Law
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Construction Law
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Robert J. MacPherson is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers and former Chair of the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry. He has extensive experience in construction matters, focusing his practice on drafting and negotiating all manner of contracts relating to construction projects and the resolution, through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation in State and Federal Courts of construction disputes.

Mr. MacPherson also acts as a mediator and arbitrator and has been involved in developing and conducting mediation education and training programs presented by the New Jersey Bar Association, the NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the Justice Marie L. Garibaldi American Inn of Court for Alternative Dispute Resolution. He taught ADR at Rutgers Law School from 1996 until 2004.

Representative Cases
Mr. MacPherson has represented public and private owners, building and heavy construction contractors, major equipment manufacturers, subcontractors and design professionals.

Projects include transportation, health care, schools, commercial, housing, retail and marine construction.

Mr. MacPherson has been lead counsel in disputes involving contract termination (both prosecuting on behalf of owners and defending on behalf of contractors), liens, surety bonds, extra work claims, defective work claims, scheduling and delays.

As a mediator, Mr. MacPherson has extensive experience in multi-party disputes, including those involving public projects and multi-family residential projects.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 82 East Allendale Road
    Saddle River, NJ 07458
Languages
  • English
Education
  • Seton Hall University, J.D., graduated 1980
  • Monmouth University, graduated 1975
  • Brookdale Community College, graduated 1972
Bar Admissions
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • Associated General Contractors - Member
  • American College of Construction Lawyers - Fellow
  • ABA Forum on The Construction Industry - Past Chair

Cokinos Young, P.C.
Headquarters: Houston, Texas

30 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

29 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Construction Law, Hackensack (2025)
  • Construction Law, Newark (2020)
  • Litigation - Construction, Newark (2016)
  • Construction Law, Newark (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Special Focus:
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Construction Disputes
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Contractors
  • Surety
Awards:
  • James Boskey ADR Practioner of the Year
  • AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers list, Construction Litigation

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