P&A Attorney Paul F. Williamson Elected to the Washington Building Congress Board of Directors
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Paul F. Williamson, Senior Counsel in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, was elected to serve on the Washington Building Congress (WBC) Board of Directors for the 2025-2028 term. As a member of the Board, Paul will help guide the organization’s efforts to advance the construction ... Read More
ABA’s Fundamentals of Construction Law, 3rd Edition
Elaine Lee, a Partner in P&A’s Los Angeles office, co-authored a chapter for the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Fundamentals of Construction Law, 3rd Edition book. Elaine co-authored chapter 12, “Changes in the Work”. The chapter discusses: Changes and Resulting Impacts Contract Clauses Addressing Changes Change Order Clause To learn more and purchase the book or e-book, ... Read More
P&A Attorney Kevin Foltmer Appointed to the New Jersey Supreme Court’s District IIB Ethics Committee
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that the New Jersey Supreme Court appointed Kevin Foltmer, Senior Associate in the firm’s River Edge, NJ office, to the District IIB Ethics Committee. Effective September 2025 and extending through August 2029, Kevin will investigate and evaluate grievances filed against attorneys to ensure attorneys comply with the ... Read More
Peckar & Abramson Expands Dallas Construction Practice with Addition of Partner Edward Saldaña
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Edward Saldaña has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a Partner. With more than 25 years of experience representing general contractors, trade contractors, and property owners across Texas, Edward is widely recognized for his deep knowledge of construction law. Edward’s background further positions P&A’s Dallas ... Read More
Super Lawyers® Names Seven Peckar & Abramson Attorneys to 2025 Texas List; Matt Moore Selected to Top 100 List
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been named to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers® list. According to the publication, the list is “exclusive, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in each jurisdiction as Super Lawyers and no more than 2.5 percent as Rising Stars.” The following P&A attorneys ... Read More
Texas Legislative Update: Breaking Down the New Texas Laws Impacting Construction
The Texas Legislature concluded its Regular Session and quickly moved into a Special Session. While political gridlock may dominate headlines at the State Capitol, lawmakers enacted legislation with significant implications for the construction sector. This update highlights the most important legislative developments from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. The 89th Regular Session convened from January ... Read More
Peckar & Abramson Has Largest Number of Construction Law and Litigation Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers 2026
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that 63 of the firm’s attorneys, based in the firm’s Boston, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington, D.C. offices, have been recognized by Best Lawyers. 45 of these attorneys were named to the 2026 The Best Lawyers in America© list, while 18 ... Read More
Peckar & Abramson Enhances Washington, DC Construction Practice with Addition of Accomplished Litigator
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Christopher Olsen has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a Partner. Chris represents contractors, owners, and design professionals in high-stakes disputes nationwide. With a proven track record in construction law and litigation, he brings a collaborative, client-centered approach that aligns with P&A’s commitment to ... Read More
Not Everything Flows Downhill (At Least Not In New York): The Importance of Understanding How New York Courts Interpret Subcontract Incorporation by Reference and Flow-Down Provisions
Mark Snyder, a partner in P&A’s New York office, and associate Kara Smiley, have written “Not Everything Flows Downhill (At Least Not In New York): The Importance of Understanding How New York Courts Interpret Subcontract Incorporation by Reference and Flow-Down Provisions,” an article for Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) NYS. The article, published in ... Read More
ABA’s False Claims in Construction Contracts, 2nd Edition
Michael Branca, Co-Managing Partner of P&A’s Washington D.C. office, Abby Bello Salinas, Associate, and Patrick Greene, Jr., Of Counsel, have co-authored chapters in the American Bar Association (ABA)’s False Claims in Construction Contracts, 2nd Edition book. Patrick co-authored Chapter 3, “Elements of a False Claims Act Violation”. The chapter discusses: Direct False Claims Act Liability ... Read More
