Biography
Roland is an attorney in the New York/New Jersey office of Cokinos | Young. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Boston College in 2011. Roland attended Rutgers School of Law, from which he obtained his J.D. in 2014.
Roland focuses his practice on Civil Litigation, with an emphasis on Construction Litigation, representing the interests of owners, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in New York, New Jersey and Federal Courts.
Roland also has significant experience in personal injury matters, including actions involving claims of wrongful death and catastrophic injury. Roland has represented the interests of municipalities, hospitals, and commercial premises owners in various actions related to personal injury.
Education
- Rutgers School of Law – J.D., 2014
- Boston College – B.A. Political Science, Comparative Politics, 2011
Recognitions & Distinctions
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2024 – 2025): Litigation – Construction
Representative Experience
- Obtained arbitration award for full claim on behalf of New Jersey client in residential construction dispute, including treble damages and attorneys fees for proving violations of New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.
- Obtained favorable settlement during trial as second chair in action representing prominent New York general contractor.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of hospital client regarding defense of hospital and physician regarding matter involving claims of medical malpractice and vicarious liability.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of municipal client in personal injury matter involving claims of negligence and gross negligence against a New York Fire District.
Memberships & Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- ABA Forum on Construction Law
Admissions
- State Bar of New York
- State Bar of New Jersey
- United States District Court: Southern District of New York