About Laurence Irvin
Laurence Irvin Fox is a attorney specializing in construction law, arbitration and mediation, and appellate practice. He has been a member of the New York State Bar since 1973. Mr. Fox earned his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School in 1972, following his Bachelor of Arts degree from Union College in 1968. His extensive legal career gave him a experience in various aspects of construction law, making him a sought-after expert in the field. Throughout his career, Mr. Fox has represented a diverse array of clients — His clientele includes heavy highway, building, utility, environmental, and trade contractors. Additionally, he has worked with public and private owners, such as municipalities, authorities, developers, engineers, and architects.
His practice encompasses many services, including contract drafting and negotiation, contract administration, and bidding issues. He also addresses surety matters, disputes, claims, administrative reviews, settlements, arbitrations, trials, and appeals. Notably, his focus on construction contract law has allowed him to navigate complex legal fields effectively. Before entering private practice, Mr. Fox served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Contract Litigation Unit of the New York State Department of Law for eight years. In this capacity, he handled matters related to public contract bidding, contract and statutory interpretation, and administrative hearings. His responsibilities also included claims negotiation and settlement, breach of contract suits, and architectural malpractice cases. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in public sector legal issues, further enhancing his capabilities in construction law.
In 2017, Mr. Fox and his colleague, Edward Kowalewski Jr., joined McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams, P.C., a full-service law firm headquartered in Albany, New York. This strategic move aimed to strengthen McNamee's construction law practice and broaden the range of legal services available to clients. At McNamee, Mr. Fox continues to apply his extensive knowledge and skills to serve clients effectively, ensuring that their legal needs are met with precision and care. Mr. Fox is admitted to practice in all New York State courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of New York.
His professional affiliations include membership in the American Arbitration Association panel of neutrals, as well as the New York State, American, and Saratoga County Bar Associations. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Fox has been involved in significant litigation, including representing clients in notable cases such as A. Servidone, Inc. v — State, where he served as counsel for the appellant. His commitment to excellence in legal representation continues to define his career.
