Peckar & Abramson’s New Jersey office represented JSW Steel Ltd. in its acquisition of 100% of the equity of Acero Junction Holdings Inc., the Owner of a steel manufacturing facility in Mingo Junction, OH for a purchase price of approximately $81 million. JSW is a one of the largest steel conglomerates in India and plans … Read More

In a case of first impression, P&A represented a general contractor, whose home office is in Maryland, with respect to a project in New Jersey. A subcontractor brought a lawsuit against the general contractor in state court in New Jersey. The subcontract between P&A’s client and the subcontractor identified Maryland as the choice of venue. … Read More

Peckar & Abramson’s Houston lawyers secured a judgment in the Harris County District Court. Our attorneys successfully defended a claim for wrongful termination and delay damages brought by a subcontractor against our highway contractor client and its payment bond surety. P&A’s client was also counterclaiming for excess completion costs. Peckar & Abramson tried the case … Read More

Peckar & Abramson’s Chicago office scored a victory on behalf of its client in a true “bet the company litigation”. The Plaintiff, a global and well-funded competitor, alleged that our client had engaged in fraud and conspiracy, while improperly aiding and abetting unfair competition practices. The plaintiff’s sought punitive damages that would have bankrupted our … Read More

Peckar & Abramson’s M&A team recently represented a European Contractor in the successful closing of its $10.5 million purchase of the controlling interest of a heavy highway and civil contractor. Our M&A team structured the transaction and negotiated the purchase agreement, LLC membership agreements, executive employment agreements and other transaction documents. Our team conducted a … Read More

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that eleven attorneys in the firm’s New Jersey office have been named 2019 Super Lawyers®. These attorneys are being honored for their ongoing leadership and achievements in the areas of construction law, commercial litigation, government contracts, international construction, public-private partnerships, risk management and employment law, among … Read More

New Jersey’s intermediate level appeals court has clarified when an employee’s obesity can form the basis for a “perceived as disabled” claim of discrimination under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”). In Dickson v. Community Bus Lines, Inc. d/b/a Coach USA, A-3857-17T3 (App. Div. Apr. 4, 2019), the Court upheld dismissal of a bus … Read More

MIAMI, FL. – April 16, 2019 – National construction law firm Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that the 2019 South Florida  egal Guide has named P&A a Top Law Firm in South Florida and has honored P&A Vice Chairman, Stephen H. Reisman, as a Top Lawyer. The South Florida Legal Guide … Read More

MIAMI, FL. – April 15, 2019 – National construction law firm Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Stefanie A. Salomon has joined the firm’s Miami offce as an Associate. Ms. Salomon focuses on construction dispute resolution and construction defect litigation. She was previously an Associate Attorney with a Fort … Read More

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that attorney Levi W. Barrett, Senior Counsel in the firm’s New York office, presented to a standing room only group at the 100th Annual Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Convention on April 2, 2019 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Barrett presented … Read More

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Charles F. Kenny, Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s New Jersey offce, has been selected by the New Jersey Law Journal (NJLJ) as a Mentor Honoree in its annual 2019 Professional Excellence Awards. Mr. Kenny was recognized for his continued commitment to the development of up-and-coming … Read More

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that construction and infrastructure attorney Brian F. Smith has joined the firm’s New York office as Special Infrastructure Counsel. Mr. Smith is a seasoned attorney with more than 30 years of experience in civil infrastructure projects, with a unique focus on transportation related transactions. He provides … Read More

New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, has issued its much-awaited decision as a result of the appeals from the rulings in Andryeyeva v. New York Health Care, Inc. and Moreno v. Future Care Health Servs., Inc.  The Court’s ruling essentially approves paying “live-in” health care aides per diem rate based on 13 hours … Read More

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Jackson Mabry has joined the firm’s Dallas office as an Associate. Mr. Mabry has broad experience in commercial and civil litigation across the state of Texas. He has represented clients in state and federal courts in all phases of litigation, and is well-respected by clients … Read More

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Michael Schewe has joined the firm’s New Jersey offce as Senior Counsel. Mr. Schewe’s arrival marks the further growth of P&A’s Labor & Employment practice and the firm’s expanding immigration capabilities. Mr. Schewe has significant experience in all aspects of immigration law, as well as … Read More

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce its support for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women in Construction (WIC) Week, taking place March 3-9, 2019. P&A joins NAWIC to highlight the successes, contributions and evolution of women in the construction industry. Throughout WIC Week, the firm will support local … Read More

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Michael A.Branca has been named a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers. The College is an invitation-only association of construction law practitioners, professors and judges. Its mission is to improve the practice and understanding of construction law and to promote the positive role … Read More

Adam P. Handfinger, Co-Managing Partner in the firm’s Miami office and Vice Chair of the firm’s marketing committee, discusses effective social media marketing for attorneys and law firms with the Daily Business Review and Law.com. Mr. Handfinger urges attorneys to be consistent, focus on messaging and make a commitment to the process. Daily Business Review

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Neal I. Sklar, Partner in the firm’s Miami offce and a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Law specialist, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Latin Builders Association. Of Cuban descent and bi-lingual in English and Spanish, Mr. Sklar’s practice is focused … Read More

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. is pleased to announce that Firm Chairman, Steven M. Charney, spoke at CityAge: New York, where he discussed the development, launch and plans for the Syracuse University Infrastructure Institute. Mr. Charney serves as the Institute’s Founding Advisor, working closely with its Executive Director, Dr. Laura Steinberg. Steven M. Charney is regarded … Read More

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Brett J. Moritz has joined the firm’s Miami office as an Associate. Mr. Moritz focuses on a variety of litigation issues including construction defect litigation and construction dispute resolution. He was previously an Associate Attorney with a Miami law firm where he specialized … Read More

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Stefan Chin and Nathan Cohen have been elevated to the firm’s partnership. P&A has also announced the elevation of three attorneys to the position of Senior Counsel: Levi Barrett (New York, NY), Ian Schlanger (River Edge, NJ), and Chris Sweeney (Washington, DC), and the promotion … Read More

What California Contractors Need To Know About AB 3018 California contractors used to face limited consequences for non-compliance with the state’s skilled and trained workforce requirements on public works projects. A sea-change to the statutory landscape went into effect on January 1, 2019 as a result of Assembly Bill No. 3018 (“AB 3018”).1 The Code … Read More

On October 26, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (the “Eleventh Circuit”) issued a decision which reversed an award of prevailing party attorneys’ fees to performance bond sureties in their dispute with a contractor arising from the contractor’s claim against a subcontractor’s performance bond. Had the lower court’s decision been … Read More

Stephen H. Reisman, Vice Chairman of Peckar & Abramson and Adam P. Handfinger, Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s Miami office, co-authored a bylined article entitled “Decision Further Erodes Florida’s Statute of Repose for Latent Construction Defects” that published in the Daily Business Review on January 9, 2019. Mr. Reisman and Mr. Handfinger described how recent … Read More