Todd L. Herbst

Todd L. Herbst serves as the managing senior partner of Greenberg, Trager, Herbst & Wagowski, LLP, a prominent law firm based in New York City, New York. With nearly five decades of legal experience, Mr. Herbst anchors his practice in the complex field of construction law, offering comprehensive counsel across every phase of the building and development process.

Mr. Herbst handles a wide array of matters, including high-stakes construction litigation, alternative dispute resolution and government regulatory compliance. His deep industry knowledge allows him to effectively guide clients through the drafting and negotiation of construction and design professional contracts, the management of construction loan documents, and the structuring of surety bonds and construction insurance. Additionally, he provides critical risk management advice through construction-phase consulting and represents clients in large-scale real estate development projects.

Throughout his career, Mr. Herbst has built a reputation for helping clients navigate the complex intersections of municipal regulations and commercial real estate. His proactive approach to dispute resolution and contract design serves to mitigate risk, protect assets and minimize project delays for developers, contractors and institutional clients.

Mr. Herbst earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lehman College of the City University of New York in 1974. He received his Juris Doctor, graduating summa cum laude, from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 1977, graduating with top academic honors. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1978, he is licensed to practice across all state courts in New York.

Active within the legal profession, Mr. Herbst maintains strong ties to local and national professional organizations. His memberships include the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the New York County Lawyers Association, where he collaborates with peers to stay at the forefront of evolving construction law trends.