CSF Principals - Cashin Spinelli & Ferretti, LLC

CSF Cashin Spinelli & Ferretti, LLC

CSF Principals - Cashin Spinelli & Ferretti, LLC

James Cashin

With 25 years of experience in the Surety industry, Mr. Cashin is recognized as one of the nation's leading Surety experts. Prior to establishing CSF, Mr. Cashin was Director of Surety Services for one of the largest surety consulting firms in the country.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, magna cum laude, Hofstra University
Construction Project Management, Pace University

Professional Societies/Memberships/Certifications

American Society of Civil Engineers
Construction Financial Management Association
National Academy of Forensic Engineers (Correspondent)
Forum on the Construction Industry
National Bond Claims Association
Surety Claims Institute
American Bar Association (Associate)
American Arbitration Association (Arbitrator and Mediator)

Background

Mr. Cashin has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Mr. Cashin has provided construction consulting and litigation support services on a wide range of project types ranging in size from $100,000 to $100,000,000. Mr. Cashin has also appeared as a guest speaker on subjects relating to construction claims handling and Forensic Engineering.

Recent Project Experience

Acted as a construction consultant on a matter involving approximately 100 environmentally sensitive projects. Services included: a full, financial assessment of a $500 million environmental abatement company; development of recommendations for mitigation of exposure on approximately 100 separate, contracts; re-bidding and re-letting of several, high-profile, politically and environmentally sensitive projects; management of contractor's administrative, home office staff; development of a comprehensive program for administration of hundreds of related claims; and development of a comprehensive program for collection of remaining contract balances.
Coordinated a team of engineers in support of attorneys engaged in a large, comprehensive, long-term lawsuit against a bond Obligee. Services included: preparation of expert reports, affidavits and exhibits; identification and evaluation of salient issues affecting the litigation; assistance to attorneys at deposition sessions; and high-level strategy meetings wherein litigation course was decided upon.

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Principal-in-Charge

Mr. Spinelli is a Registered Architect licensed in the State of New York. Mr. Spinelli has over 13 years of experience in providing consulting services to Sureties. Prior to establishing CSF, Mr. Spinelli was Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors of one of Long Island's largest engineering, planning and construction management firms.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Technology, NY Institute of Technology, 1987
Seminario Internazionale Estivo 1985 di Architecttura e Urbanistica, Venezia-Lugo Di Romagna, Italia 1985

Professional Societies/Memberships/Certifications

Registered Architect, State of New York
American Institute of Architects
American Bar Association (Associate)
Forum on the Construction Industry
National Bond Claims Association
Surety Claims Institute
Town of Oyster Bay (New York) Planning Advisory Board
Architect Member, Acting Chairman, Town of Oyster Bay (New York) Landmark Preservation Commission
Past President, American Institute of Architects, Long Island Chapter
Past Vice-President of Government Affairs, NYS Association of Architects
Architect Member, Real Estate and Construction Committee, Diocese of Rockville Center, NY

Background

Mr. Spinelli is a Registered Architect with vast experience in the management of construction projects. Mr. Spinelli has been retained by virtually all of the nation's largest insurance companies to evaluate and/or manage troubled construction projects through completion. Mr. Spinelli typically directs a team of architects, engineers and claims analysts in the development of cost-to-complete estimates, preparation of expert reports, preparation of re-bid documents, monitoring completion contractors and the preparation of payment estimates and claims.

Mr. Spinelli also has significant experience with municipal consulting and project management. Mr. Spinelli has worked with the Town of Oyster Bay and the Town of Hempstead on several large, highly visible projects, wherein work had to be coordinated with local community groups. Mr. Spinelli is currently providing project/program management services to the Town of Oyster Bay, Department of Public Works. Mr. Spinelli is working with DPW and several other Town Departments such as the Office of the Supervisor, the Department of Public Works and Recreation and the Office of the Town Attorney to close out several projects.

As the Past President of the Long Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the past Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the American Institute of Architects/New York State, Mr. Spinelli is well versed in the issues surrounding the planning and development of the built environment. As a member of the Town of Oyster Bay Planning Advisory Board, Mr. Spinelli has direct, hands-on experience dealing with Town personnel on various planning applications before the Town. And as the architect member and acting chairman of the Town of Oyster Bay Landmark Preservation Commission, Mr. Spinelli has strived to protect Oyster Bay's heritage through the preservation of her landmark structures.

Recent Project Experience

Currently acting as a consultant to the Town of Oyster Bay, Department of Public Works, in instituting project management controls on all DPW projects. Services include: acting as the Town's representative during negotiations with a Performance Bond surety on a defaulted Community Center project; review of project status of each open DPW project and make recommendations for project completion and close out; conduct of pending change orders, adjusted contract values and encumbered amounts to determine adequacy of existing funding on DPW projects.
Currently acting as a consultant to the Town of Oyster Bay on the comprehensive revision to the Oyster Bay Town Code. This work includes the incorporation of the newly adopted State Building Code and review of all Town code provisions to ensure compliance.
Currently acting as a consultant to the Town of Oyster Bay on the planning, design and construction of a new indoor ice rink (currently in the preliminary design stages) to be located at Bethpage Community Park.
Acted as a consultant to the Town of Hempstead, Department of Parks and Recreation, for the renovation of the Newbridge Road Pool complex. Services included: analysis of existing conditions; preparation of an existing conditions survey; development of a cost-to-complete estimate; preparation of construction drawings and specifications; analysis of contractor's claims and change orders; monitoring progress of work; and project close out.
Acted as Principal in charge on a surety completion assignment for the renovation of Fitterman Hall. This work included extensive review of claims and back charges from DASNY. Project management. Project close-out.
Acted as Principal in charge of new athletic facility. Oversee design and construction operations as owner's representative.
Acted as Principal in charge on a surety completion assignment at Baruch College, 137 E. 22nd Street. This work included project management, analysis of claims, project close-out.

Speaking Engagements

May 8, 2002 - May 10, 2002 - ABA, New Orleans, Louisiana
- “Time of Completion”
- “Finding a Completion Contractor”
- Panel Discussion
January 17, 2007 - Lorman Education Services, New York, New York.
- “What to Do When Construction Projects Go Bad”
May 24, 2007 - New York County Lawyers Association - Construction Law Committee

December 4, 2007 - Chicago Surety Claims Association
- “What Happened? … Who Knew What and When”

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Mr. Ferretti has been providing Surety consulting services for 12 years. Prior to establishing CSF, Mr. Ferretti was the Chief Transportation Engineer for one of Long Island's largest engineering and planning firms. Mr. Ferretti has designed, reviewed and provided expert analysis for traffic and transportation issues for some of the regions largest developments.

Education

Master of Science in Transportation Planning and Engineering, Polytechnic University - Brooklyn, New York
Bachelor of Arts in Statistics and Economics, State University of New York at Buffalo

Professional Societies/Memberships/Certifications

American Bar Association (Associate)
Forum on the Construction Industry
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Certified Highway Construction Inspector - Level II, National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

Background

Mr. Ferretti has been providing consulting services to Sureties for more than 11 years. Mr. Ferretti is well versed in the assessment and investigation of Surety projects. Mr. Ferretti also has extensive experience in managing the completion of a variety of projects and in the analysis of related Payment Bond claims. Mr. Ferretti is also a Transportation Engineer and Planner, with experience in the design, review and analysis of highway and transportation matters. Mr. Ferretti is also a Certified Highway Construction Inspector. Mr. Ferretti has utilized these skills in the evaluation of construction projects on behalf of various Surety companies.

Recent Project Experience

Acted as a consultant to Surety on multi-project matter involving general construction in the City of New York. Services included: evaluation of six projects with an aggregate contract value of $8 million; development of completion strategies; re-bidding and re-letting of several general construction projects in various stages of completion; determination of percent complete on several projects; project administration during completion; analysis and negotiation of pending change orders; and coordination of the requisitioning process for a variety of municipal Owners.
Acted as a consultant to Surety on multi-contract, $20 million, housing rehabilitation projects within the City of New York. Services included: analysis of percent complete; evaluation of acceptability of design and workmanship; development of re-bid packages; negotiations with completion contractors; monitoring of Principal; joint-control of trust accounts to control contract funds; and establishment and monitoring of resolution of closeout issues such as punch lists, liquidated damages and warrantees.

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		With 25 years of experience in the Surety industry, Mr. Cashin is recognized as one of the nation's leading Surety experts. Prior to establishing CSF, Mr. Cashin was Director of Surety Services for one of the largest surety consulting firms in the country. Education Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, magna cum laude, Hofstra University Construction Project Management, Pace University Professional Societies/Memberships/Certifications American Society of Civil Engineers Construction Financial Management Association National Academy of Forensic Engineers (Correspondent) Forum on the Construction Industry National Bond Claims Association Surety Claims Institute American Bar Association (Associate) American Arbitration Association (Arbitrator and Mediator) Background Mr. Cashin has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Mr. Cashin has provided construction consulting and litigation support services on a wide range of project types ranging in size from $100,000 to $100,000,000. Mr. Cashin has also appeared as a guest speaker on subjects relating to construction claims handling and Forensic Engineering. Recent Project Experience Acted as a construction consultant on a matter involving approximately 100 environmentally sensitive projects. Services included: a full, financial assessment of a $500 million environmental abatement company; development of recommendations for mitigation of exposure on approximately 100 separate, contracts; re-bidding and re-letting of several, high-profile, politically and environmentally sensitive projects; management of contractor's administrative, home office staff; development of a comprehensive program for administration of hundreds of related claims; and development of a comprehensive program for collection of remaining contract balances. Coordinated a team of engineers in support of attorneys engaged in a large, comprehensive, long-term lawsuit against a bond Obligee. Services included: preparation of expert reports, affidavits and exhibits; identification and evaluation of salient issues affecting the litigation; assistance to attorneys at deposition sessions; and high-level strategy meetings wherein litigation course was decided upon. To continue, scroll down or go Back To Personnel List
		Principal-in-Charge Mr. Spinelli is a Registered Architect licensed in the State of New York. Mr. Spinelli has over 13 years of experience in providing consulting services to Sureties. Prior to establishing CSF, Mr. Spinelli was Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors of one of Long Island's largest engineering, planning and construction management firms. Education Bachelor of Science, Architectural Technology, NY Institute of Technology, 1987 Seminario Internazionale Estivo 1985 di Architecttura e Urbanistica, Venezia-Lugo Di Romagna, Italia 1985 Professional Societies/Memberships/Certifications Registered Architect, State of New York American Institute of Architects American Bar Association (Associate) Forum on the Construction Industry National Bond Claims Association Surety Claims Institute Town of Oyster Bay (New York) Planning Advisory Board Architect Member, Acting Chairman, Town of Oyster Bay (New York) Landmark Preservation Commission Past President, American Institute of Architects, Long Island Chapter Past Vice-President of Government Affairs, NYS Association of Architects Architect Member, Real Estate and Construction Committee, Diocese of Rockville Center, NY Background Mr. Spinelli is a Registered Architect with vast experience in the management of construction projects. Mr. Spinelli has been retained by virtually all of the nation's largest insurance companies to evaluate and/or manage troubled construction projects through completion. Mr. Spinelli typically directs a team of architects, engineers and claims analysts in the development of cost-to-complete estimates, preparation of expert reports, preparation of re-bid documents, monitoring completion contractors and the preparation of payment estimates and claims. Mr. Spinelli also has significant experience with municipal consulting and project management. Mr. Spinelli has worked with the Town of Oyster Bay and the Town of Hempstead on several large, highly visible projects, wherein work had to be coordinated with local community groups. Mr. Spinelli is currently providing project/program management services to the Town of Oyster Bay, Department of Public Works. Mr. Spinelli is working with DPW and several other Town Departments such as the Office of the Supervisor, the Department of Public Works and Recreation and the Office of the Town Attorney to close out several projects. As the Past President of the Long Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the past Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the American Institute of Architects/New York State, Mr. Spinelli is well versed in the issues surrounding the planning and development of the built environment. As a member of the Town of Oyster Bay Planning Advisory Board, Mr. Spinelli has direct, hands-on experience dealing with Town personnel on various planning applications before the Town. And as the architect member and acting chairman of the Town of Oyster Bay Landmark Preservation Commission, Mr. Spinelli has strived to protect Oyster Bay's heritage through the preservation of her landmark structures. Recent Project Experience Currently acting as a consultant to the Town of Oyster Bay, Department of Public Works, in instituting project management controls on all DPW projects. Services include: acting as the Town's representative during negotiations with a Performance Bond surety on a defaulted Community Center project; review of project status of each open DPW project and make recommendations for project completion and close out; conduct of pending change orders, adjusted contract values and encumbered amounts to determine adequacy of existing funding on DPW projects. Currently acting as a consultant to the Town of Oyster Bay on the comprehensive revision to the Oyster Bay Town Code. This work includes the incorporation of the newly adopted State Building Code and review of all Town code provisions to ensure compliance. Currently acting as a consultant to the Town of Oyster Bay on the planning, design and construction of a new indoor ice rink (currently in the preliminary design stages) to be located at Bethpage Community Park. Acted as a consultant to the Town of Hempstead, Department of Parks and Recreation, for the renovation of the Newbridge Road Pool complex. Services included: analysis of existing conditions; preparation of an existing conditions survey; development of a cost-to-complete estimate; preparation of construction drawings and specifications; analysis of contractor's claims and change orders; monitoring progress of work; and project close out. Acted as Principal in charge on a surety completion assignment for the renovation of Fitterman Hall. This work included extensive review of claims and back charges from DASNY. Project management. Project close-out. Acted as Principal in charge of new athletic facility. Oversee design and construction operations as owner's representative. Acted as Principal in charge on a surety completion assignment at Baruch College, 137 E. 22nd Street. This work included project management, analysis of claims, project close-out. Speaking Engagements May 8, 2002 - May 10, 2002 - ABA, New Orleans, Louisiana “Time of Completion” “Finding a Completion Contractor” Panel Discussion January 17, 2007 - Lorman Education Services, New York, New York. “What to Do When Construction Projects Go Bad” May 24, 2007 - New York County Lawyers Association - Construction Law Committee December 4, 2007 - Chicago Surety Claims Association “What Happened? … Who Knew What and When” To continue, scroll down or go Back To Personnel List
		Mr. Ferretti has been providing Surety consulting services for 12 years. Prior to establishing CSF, Mr. Ferretti was the Chief Transportation Engineer for one of Long Island's largest engineering and planning firms. Mr. Ferretti has designed, reviewed and provided expert analysis for traffic and transportation issues for some of the regions largest developments. Education Master of Science in Transportation Planning and Engineering, Polytechnic University - Brooklyn, New York Bachelor of Arts in Statistics and Economics, State University of New York at Buffalo Professional Societies/Memberships/Certifications American Bar Association (Associate) Forum on the Construction Industry Institute of Transportation Engineers Certified Highway Construction Inspector - Level II, National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Background Mr. Ferretti has been providing consulting services to Sureties for more than 11 years. Mr. Ferretti is well versed in the assessment and investigation of Surety projects. Mr. Ferretti also has extensive experience in managing the completion of a variety of projects and in the analysis of related Payment Bond claims. Mr. Ferretti is also a Transportation Engineer and Planner, with experience in the design, review and analysis of highway and transportation matters. Mr. Ferretti is also a Certified Highway Construction Inspector. Mr. Ferretti has utilized these skills in the evaluation of construction projects on behalf of various Surety companies. Recent Project Experience Acted as a consultant to Surety on multi-project matter involving general construction in the City of New York. Services included: evaluation of six projects with an aggregate contract value of $8 million; development of completion strategies; re-bidding and re-letting of several general construction projects in various stages of completion; determination of percent complete on several projects; project administration during completion; analysis and negotiation of pending change orders; and coordination of the requisitioning process for a variety of municipal Owners. Acted as a consultant to Surety on multi-contract, $20 million, housing rehabilitation projects within the City of New York. Services included: analysis of percent complete; evaluation of acceptability of design and workmanship; development of re-bid packages; negotiations with completion contractors; monitoring of Principal; joint-control of trust accounts to control contract funds; and establishment and monitoring of resolution of closeout issues such as punch lists, liquidated damages and warrantees.
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