Attorney Info
Charles Fastenberg
Special Counsel
Duane Morris LLP
1540 Broadway
New York, NY 10036-4086
USA
Phone: +1 212 471 1871
Fax: +1 212 428 6814
Email:
cfastenberg@duanemorris.com
Charles Fastenberg has practiced in the field of construction law for the past 30 years representing developers, contractors, and construction managers, among others, as well as public entities. He is a frequent speaker on topics pertaining to public contracts, and has contributed articles on construction law issues to numerous publications, including The New York Law Journal, Construction Today and International Lawyer. Mr. Fastenberg is a graduate of the Fordham Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review.
Areas of Practice
- Construction Litigation
- Appellate
Professional Activities
- New York Bar Association
- Construction Law Committee
Admissions
- New York
Education
- Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 1975
- Clark University, A.B., 1966
Experience
- Duane Morris LLP
- Special Counsel, 2008-present - Thelen LLP
- Counsel
Selected Publications
- "Under New York Case Law, Subcontractors' Direct Claims Against Prime Contractors May Be Covered by a Pass-Through Clause," Building & Bonding: The Construction Group Newsletter, Spring 2009
- Mr. Fastenburg has written articles concerning developments in New York construction law for the International Law Office. He also published an article in the New York Law Journal concerning design build contracts and the issues they present with respect to New York State licensing requirements for engineers.
Selected Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, "Public Contract Code and Competitive Public Bidding," Lorman Education Services seminar, New York City, April 24, 2009
- Speaker, "Bidder Responsibility Issues," public bidding process for New York City projects seminar, New York City, December 2005




