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Aggarwal joins Zetlin & De Chiara

Zetlin & De Chiara LLP, a prominent construction law firm, welcomed the arrival of Vashali Aggarwal to the firm's New York City office. Aggarwal, most recently an associate with Wasserman, Grubin & Rogers, brings with her to the firm experience in both construction law and commercial litigation. Michael De Chiara, co-founding partner of Zetlin & De Chiara LLP, said, "Vashali brings substantial legal knowledge to our growing office. It is vital to continually provide our design professional and real estate clients with the depth of knowledge and insight that comes with immersion in the construction industry and exposure to the issues the industry is facing." Aggarwal represents owners, design professionals and construction managers in all aspects of construction and commercial litigation, as well as transactional work. She has participated in litigation, mediation and arbitrations involving public contracts, real estate development and construction matters. Additionally, Aggarwal has appeared in New York State Supreme Court, and has been involved in appeals in front of the First Department of that Court.
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