Jay Hamad is a partner at Kennedys Law LLP. His practice focuses on the construction and shipping industries. He primarily litigates all manners of construction defect, construction injury, property damage, New York Labor Law, admiralty, maritime, cargo and coverage matters. Jay represents construction managers, general contractors, sub-contractors and property owners in suits brought against them in construction defect claims, construction accidents, issues of code violations, and building and design-related deficiencies. Jay also defends clients in maritime law claims involving the Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers Act, cargo defense and coverage. He has served as lead counsel in jury trials and binding arbitrations which have yielded defense verdicts and positive outcomes for his clients. He has represented clients ranging from multinational corporations to small family owned businesses in state and federal district courts in a wide variety of marine, commercial, casualty and complex medical malpractice litigation. He has served as lead trial counsel in cases in 3 states and 2 federal districts. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from New York University and his J.D. degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law.

Jay Hamad's Courses

  • California Construction Law From Start to Finish

    CA Specific

    Construction Law

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand