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Larry E. Grijalva’s commercial and legal construction experience provides a unique perspective in his representation of construction industry companies, developers, and project owners. His background at a family construction firm specializing in framing and carpentry built the foundation of his project management skills and meticulousness, which allows him to understand all facets of the construction and development process. At Robinson+Cole, he provides legal counsel on construction disputes, in addition to reviewing and drafting construction contracts.

Prior to joining Robinson+Cole, Larry managed construction litigation matters, defended large and medium manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and medical device clients in product liability, class action, mass tort, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts. Before that, Larry served as an assistant corporation counsel for the New York City Law Department, Tort Division, where he defended municipal employees in state court tort matters from inception to resolution.

At the University of Connecticut’s School of Law, Larry served as the Vice President of the Latino Law Students’ Association, and on the Connecticut Moot Court Board. He also interned for the university’s tax clinic, representing low-income taxpayers in federal tax disputes before the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Tax Court.

Outside of the office, Larry is an avid wristwatch collector and car enthusiast. He is bilingual, speaking English and Spanish fluently.

  • University of Connecticut School of Law (Juris Doctor)
    • Certificate in Taxation Law
    • Latino Law Students Association, Vice President
    • Connecticut Moot Court Board
  • University of Connecticut (Bachelors)
    • B.A., Political Science

  • State of Connecticut
  • State of New York

  • Spanish

Selected as a Rising Star to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list for 2024 and 2025

Hispanic National Bar Association

Publications


Construction Group Out + About teaser
April 15, 2025

Construction Group Out + About

Q4 2024

Artificial Intelligence’s Transformative Impact on the Construction Industry

National Organization of Minority Architects Connecticut Chapter’s (NOMAct) Intersections

Larry offers insights from the Group’s annual Construction Industry Roundtable where the opportunities and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction industry were explored and discussed. The article highlights how AI can reshape how construction professionals operate, specifically in architectural design, safety protocols, and project management—he also discusses the hurdles remaining for widespread AI adoption. “AI-powered tools can lay out floor plans when provided with basic dimensions…allowing architects and designers to produce lifelike representations of buildings with minimal input,” writes Larry. “These innovations accelerate the design process and minimize errors that could lead to costly rework.” When discussing how AI is impacting project management, Larry emphasizes how “converting design files into actionable written requests for contractors, enable[es] smoother workflow” and “reduc[ing] the workload for legal and administrative teams, allow[s] them to focus on other [important] tasks.” Concerning safety, Larry mentions how “AI-powered drones and robots can identify hazards, monitor job completion rates, and collect valuable data for decision making.” However, Larry cautions that “the construction industry remains hesitant to embrace AI,” citing concerns that over-relying on technology will lead to a lapse of critical judgment, explicitly highlighting the Hartford Civic Center’s roof collapse as an example of “flawed software recommendations.” To read the article in full, click here (page 7).

Construction Group Out + About teaser
December 3, 2024

Construction Group Out + About

Construction Group Out + About teaser
April 15, 2025

Construction Group Out + About

Q4 2024

Artificial Intelligence’s Transformative Impact on the Construction Industry

National Organization of Minority Architects Connecticut Chapter’s (NOMAct) Intersections

Larry offers insights from the Group’s annual Construction Industry Roundtable where the opportunities and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction industry were explored and discussed. The article highlights how AI can reshape how construction professionals operate, specifically in architectural design, safety protocols, and project management—he also discusses the hurdles remaining for widespread AI adoption. “AI-powered tools can lay out floor plans when provided with basic dimensions…allowing architects and designers to produce lifelike representations of buildings with minimal input,” writes Larry. “These innovations accelerate the design process and minimize errors that could lead to costly rework.” When discussing how AI is impacting project management, Larry emphasizes how “converting design files into actionable written requests for contractors, enable[es] smoother workflow” and “reduc[ing] the workload for legal and administrative teams, allow[s] them to focus on other [important] tasks.” Concerning safety, Larry mentions how “AI-powered drones and robots can identify hazards, monitor job completion rates, and collect valuable data for decision making.” However, Larry cautions that “the construction industry remains hesitant to embrace AI,” citing concerns that over-relying on technology will lead to a lapse of critical judgment, explicitly highlighting the Hartford Civic Center’s roof collapse as an example of “flawed software recommendations.” To read the article in full, click here (page 7).

Construction Group Out + About teaser
December 3, 2024

Construction Group Out + About

Construction Group Out + About teaser
August 16, 2024

Construction Group Out + About

Construction Group Out + About teaser
April 15, 2024

Construction Group Out + About



Construction Group Out + About teaser
August 16, 2024

Construction Group Out + About

Construction Group Out + About teaser
April 15, 2024

Construction Group Out + About

Events


Past

Construction Law Year in Review

Jun 10 2024
Connecticut Legal Conference
Past

Construction Law Year in Review

Jun 10 2024
Connecticut Legal Conference

News


November 6, 2025

Robinson+Cole Commends 62 Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Super Lawyers®

Robinson+Cole announced a total of 35 attorneys were named to Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers® lists and 27 lawyers were recognized on its “Rising Stars” lists in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2025. In addition, Robinson+Cole Labor, Employment, Benefits, Immigration + Tax group chair Rachel V. Kushel, Appellate group chair Linda L. Morkan, and Manufacturing Law Industry team chair Jeffrey J. White were named to the Top 50: 2025 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Rachel and Linda also appear on the Top 25: 2025 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list. In addition, Bankruptcy + Reorganizations group co-chair, Natalie D. Ramsey was named to the Top 50: 2005 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Recognized attorneys and their areas of practice include the following: Hartford, CT - Super Lawyers® Wystan M. Ackerman – Class Action Stephen W. Aronson – Employment Lit: Defense Bradford S. Babbitt – Business Litigation Bruce B. Barth – Employee Benefits Garry C. Berman – Real Estate Patrick M. Birney – Bankruptcy: Business Dennis C. Cavanaugh – Construction Litigation Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson – Employment & Labor Kathleen Dion – Schools & Education Michael R. Enright – Bankruptcy: Business Gregory R. Faulkner – Construction Litigation Edward J. Heath – Business Litigation Frederick E. Hedberg – Construction Litigation Rachel V. Kushel – Employment & Labor Michael F. Maglio – Banking Virginia E. McGarrity – Employee Benefits Joey Lee Miranda – Energy & Resources Linda L. Morkan – Appellate Martin A. Onorato – Construction Litigation James P. Ray – Environmental Litigation Emilee Mooney Scott – Environmental Rhonda J. Tobin – Insurance Coverage Theodore J. Tucci – Health Care Abby M. Warren – Employment & Labor Jeffrey J. White – Aviation and Aerospace Hartford, CT - Rising Stars Dan A. Brody – Criminal Defense: White Collar Kayla D. O’Leary Daly – Intellectual Property Jason H. DePatie – Insurance Coverage Scott T. Garosshen – Appellate Larry E. Grijalva – Construction Litigation Ryan Hoyler – Land Use/Zoning Kathryn N. Mullin – Real Estate Abigail L. Preissler – Securities & Corp Fin Jonathan H. Schaefer – Environmental Jennifer L. Shanley – Immigration: Business Taylor A. Shea – Business/Corp. Mallori D. Thompson – Business Litigation Taylor A. Vann – Civil Litigation: Defense Stamford, CT – Super Lawyers®  Steven L. Elbaum – Real Estate Brian J. Wheelin – Business Litigation Stamford, CT - Rising Stars Raymond J. Carta – Civil Litigation: Defense Emily C. Deans – Environmental Diana E. Neeves – Environmental Austin G. Provost – Real Estate Massachusetts - Super Lawyers® Kendra L. Berardi – Civil Litigation: Defense Danielle Andrews Long – Civil Litigation: Defense Seth B. Orkand – Criminal Defense: White Collar         Massachusetts - Rising Stars Jessica D. Bardi – Land Use/Zoning Jeffrey R. Gribouski – General Litigation Taz Islam – Business Litigation Rita E. Nerney – Employee Benefits New York Metro - Super Lawyers® John F. McCarrick – Insurance Coverage David D. Rodrigues – Intellectual Property Anna Jinhua Wang – Securities & Corporate Finance Evans E. Wohlforth Jr. – Health Care New York Metro - Rising Stars Joshua A. Dachs – Civil Litigation Sabrina M. Galli – Business Litigation New York Upstate - Rising Stars Danielle H. Tangorre – Health Care Wilmington, DE - Super Lawyers® and Pennsylvania - Super Lawyers® Natalie D. Ramsey – Bankruptcy: Business Pennsylvania - Rising Stars Katherine M. Fix – Bankruptcy: Business Rhode Island - Rising Stars William M. Daley – Business Litigation Kathryn M. Rattigan – Business Litigation

Recognition spans key regions and highlights the firm’s seasoned practitioners and emerging leaders in many business transactions and litigation practices
Robinson+Cole Commends 62 Attorneys Recognized in 2025 <i>Super Lawyers</i>® teaser
January 8, 2025

Larry Grijalva Authors NOMAct Intersections Newsletter Article Discussing AI’s Impact on the Construction Industry

Intersections
October 31, 2024

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Super Lawyers®

Thomson Reuters
Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2024 <i>Super Lawyers</i>® teaser
November 6, 2025

Robinson+Cole Commends 62 Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Super Lawyers®

Robinson+Cole announced a total of 35 attorneys were named to Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers® lists and 27 lawyers were recognized on its “Rising Stars” lists in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2025. In addition, Robinson+Cole Labor, Employment, Benefits, Immigration + Tax group chair Rachel V. Kushel, Appellate group chair Linda L. Morkan, and Manufacturing Law Industry team chair Jeffrey J. White were named to the Top 50: 2025 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Rachel and Linda also appear on the Top 25: 2025 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list. In addition, Bankruptcy + Reorganizations group co-chair, Natalie D. Ramsey was named to the Top 50: 2005 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Recognized attorneys and their areas of practice include the following: Hartford, CT - Super Lawyers® Wystan M. Ackerman – Class Action Stephen W. Aronson – Employment Lit: Defense Bradford S. Babbitt – Business Litigation Bruce B. Barth – Employee Benefits Garry C. Berman – Real Estate Patrick M. Birney – Bankruptcy: Business Dennis C. Cavanaugh – Construction Litigation Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson – Employment & Labor Kathleen Dion – Schools & Education Michael R. Enright – Bankruptcy: Business Gregory R. Faulkner – Construction Litigation Edward J. Heath – Business Litigation Frederick E. Hedberg – Construction Litigation Rachel V. Kushel – Employment & Labor Michael F. Maglio – Banking Virginia E. McGarrity – Employee Benefits Joey Lee Miranda – Energy & Resources Linda L. Morkan – Appellate Martin A. Onorato – Construction Litigation James P. Ray – Environmental Litigation Emilee Mooney Scott – Environmental Rhonda J. Tobin – Insurance Coverage Theodore J. Tucci – Health Care Abby M. Warren – Employment & Labor Jeffrey J. White – Aviation and Aerospace Hartford, CT - Rising Stars Dan A. Brody – Criminal Defense: White Collar Kayla D. O’Leary Daly – Intellectual Property Jason H. DePatie – Insurance Coverage Scott T. Garosshen – Appellate Larry E. Grijalva – Construction Litigation Ryan Hoyler – Land Use/Zoning Kathryn N. Mullin – Real Estate Abigail L. Preissler – Securities & Corp Fin Jonathan H. Schaefer – Environmental Jennifer L. Shanley – Immigration: Business Taylor A. Shea – Business/Corp. Mallori D. Thompson – Business Litigation Taylor A. Vann – Civil Litigation: Defense Stamford, CT – Super Lawyers®  Steven L. Elbaum – Real Estate Brian J. Wheelin – Business Litigation Stamford, CT - Rising Stars Raymond J. Carta – Civil Litigation: Defense Emily C. Deans – Environmental Diana E. Neeves – Environmental Austin G. Provost – Real Estate Massachusetts - Super Lawyers® Kendra L. Berardi – Civil Litigation: Defense Danielle Andrews Long – Civil Litigation: Defense Seth B. Orkand – Criminal Defense: White Collar         Massachusetts - Rising Stars Jessica D. Bardi – Land Use/Zoning Jeffrey R. Gribouski – General Litigation Taz Islam – Business Litigation Rita E. Nerney – Employee Benefits New York Metro - Super Lawyers® John F. McCarrick – Insurance Coverage David D. Rodrigues – Intellectual Property Anna Jinhua Wang – Securities & Corporate Finance Evans E. Wohlforth Jr. – Health Care New York Metro - Rising Stars Joshua A. Dachs – Civil Litigation Sabrina M. Galli – Business Litigation New York Upstate - Rising Stars Danielle H. Tangorre – Health Care Wilmington, DE - Super Lawyers® and Pennsylvania - Super Lawyers® Natalie D. Ramsey – Bankruptcy: Business Pennsylvania - Rising Stars Katherine M. Fix – Bankruptcy: Business Rhode Island - Rising Stars William M. Daley – Business Litigation Kathryn M. Rattigan – Business Litigation

Recognition spans key regions and highlights the firm’s seasoned practitioners and emerging leaders in many business transactions and litigation practices
Robinson+Cole Commends 62 Attorneys Recognized in 2025 <i>Super Lawyers</i>® teaser
January 8, 2025

Larry Grijalva Authors NOMAct Intersections Newsletter Article Discussing AI’s Impact on the Construction Industry

Intersections
October 31, 2024

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Super Lawyers®

Thomson Reuters
Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2024 <i>Super Lawyers</i>® teaser

Construction Law Zone


Artificial Intelligence’s Transformative Impact on the Construction Industry

Below is an excerpt of an article published in the Q4 2024 edition of the National Organization of Minority Architects Connecticut Chapter (NOMAct) newsletter, which offers insights from Robinson+Cole’s Construction Industry Roundtable. The construction industry, long viewed as a traditional and labor-intensive sector, is poised to experience a transformational shift with the integration of artificial...

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Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act Provides New Opportunities for Owners, Developers, and Contractors

On August 6, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act (the Act) into law. The Act aims to counter the rising cost of housing in the commonwealth by implementing new policies and providing funding for the construction of affordable housing. New policies include: The Act also unlocks over $5.1 billion in new...

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American Arbitration Association Revises Construction Industry Rules and Mediation Procedures

The American Arbitration Association (AAA), one of the longest-standing and experienced alternative dispute resolution (ADR) administrators, has unveiled a significant update to its Construction Industry Rules and Mediation procedures. This update, last revised in 2015, became effective March 1, 2024. Changes to the AAA Construction Industry Rules are significant as these rules are incorporated by...

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