Jordan A. Ziegler, Construction Attorney in New York
Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Construction and Workers Comp
Senior PartneratPasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP
New, NY
Practicing construction in New York since 1992.
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Jordan A. Ziegler is a senior partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Construction and Workers Comp. Jordan has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP.
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- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 34 years
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- Construction · Workers Comp
- Handles Construction and Workers Comp matters from New York, NY.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jordan A. Ziegler: Jordan A. Ziegler is a senior partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Construction and Workers Comp. Jordan has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jordan A. Ziegler
Jordan concentrates on construction and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jordan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction cases in New York
Jordan takes construction matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jordan agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in New York
Jordan takes workers comp matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jordan agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jordan A. Ziegler — Over 34 years of New York construction experience
Jordan A. Ziegler is a senior partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Construction and Workers Comp. Jordan has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP.
Mr. Ziegler, a senior partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, handles workers compensation, personal injury and Social Security disability claims for the firm, as well as civil service disability retirement pensions from the New York City and New York State and local retirement systems. He serves as chair to the law firm's Civil Service Disability Retirement Pension Department.
He received his law degree from The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center at Touro College in New York, and received his undergraduate bachelor's degree from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice law in the state and federal courts of New York and is an active member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, as well as the New York State, the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), and the New York Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH).
Mr. Ziegler is disability counsel for numerous police and law enforcement associations and Police Benevolent Associations throughout New York State, as well as for utility worker and building trade unions. He is Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association Legal Benefit Fund Legal services provider, general counsel to the Suffolk County Police Columbia Association, Suffolk County Police Asian Jade Society, and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, Riverhead, NY. He is Disability counsel to the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association, NYS Troopers Police Benevolent Association, Southampton Town Police Benevolent Association, and many other law enforcement unions and associations.
Jordan serves as the Vice-Chair of the Advisory Board of Occupational & Environmental Medicine of Long Island at the Northwell Health/ North Shore-LIJ Health System. He serves on the NYC Advisory board of the Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health, World Trade Center Health Program, Department of Environment Medicine and Public Health at Mount Sinai-Selikoff and the NYU/Bellevue occupational and environmental clinics on workers compensation in New York.
He initiated and established the workers compensation class curriculums taught at both the New York City District Council of Carpenters Labor Technical College and the Empire State Regional Council Carpenters Shop Steward certification programs and Apprenticeship Training Program, where he is the regular lecturer. He also lectures extensively in the areas of workers compensation, Social Security disability, personal injury and disability retirement pensions at many utility worker, trade union, and police and law enforcement training programs.
In addition, Mr. Ziegler is an adjunct professor and lectures at Touro Law School (Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center) in Central Islip, NY, and he has lectured and worked closely with the New York State AFL-CIO on its Workers Compensation Navigator Program.
Mr. Ziegler is an active columnist in magazines, newsletters and journals for various utility worker, trade union, and police and law enforcement associations and the author of the “The Little txt Book of Workers Comp” and “The Little txt Book of Civil Service Disability Pensions.” He is a board of director of Ronald McDonald House Metro New York, board of director of the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and is a member of the Eastern Long Island Police Pipes and Drums marching band. He is a past president of Glen Oaks Club, and was named as one of Boardroom Magazine’s top twenty-two club presidents in the nation of 2021.
He was named as to the Super Lawyers list for 2023 in the area of workers compensation by Super Lawyers magazine. This is the 18th year that Jordan has received this prestigious award.
Mr. Ziegler resides in Great Neck, NY with his wife Wendy and his two sons, Zachary and Benjamin.
Honors/Awards
• Named to Super Lawyers list 2006-2023 in the area of workers’ compensation
• Recipient of the Emerald Isle Immigration Center - Robert Briscoe Award
• Honoree Tilles Center Swing For Kids
• Honoree EAC Network
• Honoree Sunrise Day Camp
Professional Associations and Memberships
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association
• New York State and American Bar Associations
• National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO)
• New York Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH)
• Vice-Chairman, Advisory Board of the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Center of Population Health
• Board of Occupational & Environmental Medicine of Long Island at the North Shore-LIJ Health System
• World Trade Center Council Advisory Commission
• NYU/Bellevue occupational and environmental medicine clinics on workers compensation
• Occupational and Environmental Medicine of Long Island at NSUH/LIJ
• Serves as a member of the Board of Director for the Ronald McDonald House- Long Island
• Serves on the Board of Directors for AMSEAS, Atlantic Marine Conservation Society
Jordan's approach to construction cases
Mr. Ziegler, a senior partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, handles workers compensation, personal injury and Social Security disability claims for the firm, as well as civil service disability retirement pensions from the New York City and New York State and local retirement systems. He serves as chair to the law firm's Civil Service Disability Retirement Pension…
Clients Jordan works with
Jordan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction and workers comp matters across New York.
Credentials
Jordan A. Ziegler's legal education and bar admissions
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
J.D. · 1991
George Washington University
B.B.A. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Jordan's state bar admissions
New York
1992 · ACTIVE
Jordan studied at J.D. in Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and B.B.A. in George Washington University.
Law school and academic background
Jordan completed J.D. in Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and B.B.A. in George Washington University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jordan runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Jordan A. Ziegler's office in New York
Jordan's primary office is at 551 5th Avenue, Suite 520, New York, NY, 10176. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP
551 5th Avenue, Suite 520
New York, NY 10176
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How to hire Jordan A. Ziegler — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jordan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jordan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jordan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jordan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jordan
Jordan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jordan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jordan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jordan A. Ziegler
How much does it cost to hire Jordan for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jordan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jordan offer a free consultation?
Jordan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jordan's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Jordan's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in New York typically take?
Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jordan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jordan take my case if I'm outside New York?
Jordan is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jordan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jordan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jordan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jordan accepting new construction clients right now?
Jordan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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