Henry C. Chan

Henry C. Chan is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Wilson & Chan, LLP–recognized by the New York Law Journal as one of largest minority-owned law firms in New York. For more than two decades, he has led the firm’s expansive commercial, construction, general liability defense litigation practice, representing a diverse client base that includes New York State and New York City agencies, MTA, DASNY, CUNY, Hudson River Park Trust, municipalities, sureties, insurance carriers, and other multibillion-dollar corporations. Under his leadership, Wilson & Chan, with more than fifteen (15) full-time attorneys, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Henry’s practice focuses on high-stakes matters involving construction law, complex contract disputes, insurance defense and coverage, tort liability defense, and appellate litigation. He is regularly called upon to handle “bet-the-company” cases and to advise public and private sector clients—including governmental entities, developers, sureties, general contractors, insurers, and subcontractors—on a broad spectrum of legal challenges.

In his construction law practice, Henry brings a unique, strategic edge by representing all key stakeholders in the industry. His insight into the motivations and tactics of each party equips clients with a competitive advantage. He routinely advises on issues such as termination for convenience and cause, public improvement and mechanic’s liens, delay claims, liquidated damages, bond claims under the Miller Act, Labor Law §§ 200, 240, and 241, premises liability, insurance coverage disputes, indemnity matters, prevailing wage compliance, public bid protests, and MWBE certification disputes. He also represents clients through every phase of litigation—from pre-litigation analysis to trial (bench and jury) and appeal—having tried over 40 cases to verdict.

Henry is a trusted advisor and frequent speaker on legal topics affecting the construction industry and business community. Since 2016, he has served as an adjunct professor of construction law at Pace University and a Board Member to the Regional Alliance of Small Contractors

Henry also counsels clients on Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification and compliance. Wilson & Chan is a proud member of the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), and holds both MBE and DBE certifications. Henry is also appointed by the Supreme Court of the State of New York to serve as a Court Appointed Referee.

Henry’s legal acumen has earned him recognition from Super Lawyers™, Martindale-Hubbell, New York Magazine, Best of New York in Civil Litigation, the American Institute of Trial Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction, and the Construction Lawyers Society of America. He is a recipient of the AV Preeminent Judicial Award and has been honored as one of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business by the Asian American Business Development Center.