About Ronald
Ronald Francis is an attorney specializing in construction law and alternative dispute resolution, bringing over 30 years of experience to his practice. In 1995, he founded The Law Offices of Ronald Francis, located at 30 Broad Street, 37th Floor, New York, NY 10004. The firm is dedicated to providing personalized legal services and handles cases across various boroughs, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Nassau County. This broad geographic reach allows Mr. Francis to serve clients in the construction industry. Mr. Francis earned his Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo Law School in 1988.
During his time there, he served as the Note and Comment Editor for the Buffalo Law Review, an experience that developed his legal writing and analytical skills. Prior to pursuing a law degree, he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985. This strong educational foundation laid the groundwork for his successful legal career. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1989, Mr. Francis is also licensed to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, Northern. Western Districts of New York, as well as the U.S.
Tax Court. His areas of expertise include construction law, commercial litigation, and various aspects of construction litigation such as contracts, arbitration, claims, defects, insurance, labor law, liability, liens, and mediation. This comprehensive skill set enables him to address many legal issues faced by clients in the construction sector. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Francis is actively involved in professional organizations. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, where he serves on the Dispute Resolution Section's Arbitration Committee. Furthermore, he is part of the New York City Bar Association's Arbitration Committee and is a member of the Construction Lawyers Society of America.
His involvement in these organizations supports his staying current in the field and contributing to the development of construction law. Recognized for his expertise, Mr. Francis has been named a Top Attorney in Construction Litigation in New York by Super Lawyers from 2016 to 2025. His reputation in the industry is further solidified by his role as an arbitrator on the Construction and Commercial Arbitration Panels of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). For more information or to schedule a consultation, interested parties can contact The Law Offices of Ronald Francis at (212) 279-6536 or visit their website.
