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RESULTS FIRST℠
Decades of leadership in construction law extends to a full spectrum of legal services, focused on results, client service and value.
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Built upon decades of experience, industry-leading professionals and a history of accomplishments.
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Resourceful, insightful and determined - why clients have come to P&A for decades.
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Respecting the cost, time and impact to our client – efficiency from the start.
RESULTS
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P&A Closes Cross-Border Steel Industry Deal
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
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A Case of First Impression
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
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Bench Trial Success
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
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Bet the Company – and Win
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
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P&A Closes $10.5 million Acquisition on Behalf of European Contractor
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
INSIGHTS
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Shaking Hands With Uncle Sam: What to Know When Working With the Government
Lori Ann Lange, partner and co-chair of Peckar & Abramson’s Government Contracting & Infrastructure practice, has written “Shaking Hands With Uncle Sam: What to Know When Working With the Government,” an article for Best Lawyers. She discusses how “the key to success for any contractor is to educate itself about how to operate within the … Read More
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Peckar & Abramson, Altana, Breyer Rechtsanwälte, and PS Consulting, announce the creation of Leading Construction Lawyers: The International Alliance of Construction Law Professionals
Under the banner Leading Construction Lawyers (LCL), an international construction law alliance has been formed by the preeminent construction law practices at the United States law firm Peckar & Abramson, PC, French law firm Altana, the German law firm Breyer Rechtsanwälte, and the consulting and dispute resolution firm PS Consulting, based in Paris. The newly … Read More
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Jerry P. Brodsky Appointed to The Dispute Resolution Board Foundation’s Interim Board of Directors for Region 4 Latin America
Florida Board Certified construction law attorney Jerry P. Brodsky, a partner with national construction law firm Peckar & Abramson P.C. and Director of the firm’s Latin American Practice, has been appointed to The Dispute Resolution Board Foundation’s (DRBF) Region 4 Interim Board of Directors for Latin America. According to the DRBF, the non-profit organization is … Read More
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Law360: Peckar & Abramson Forms International Construction Alliance
Law360‘s recent article, “Peckar & Abramson Forms International Construction Alliance” discuses Peckar & Abramson’s recent announcement that the firm has created the international construction law alliance, Leading Construction Lawyers (LCL) along with the preeminent construction law practices at the French law firm Altana, the German law firm Breyer Rechtsanwälte, and the consulting and dispute resolution firm PS Consulting, … Read More
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Seven Peckar & Abramson Attorneys Named 2020 Top Lawyers by Bergen Magazine
National construction law firm Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been named Bergen County’s Top Lawyers for 2020 by Bergen Magazine. According to the publication, attorneys named to this list have received the highest vote totals within their specialty area based on peer-reviews from hundreds of practicing and active … Read More
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Peckar & Abramson, PC Welcomes Christopher M. Bletsch to the Firm’s Partnership; Announces Additional Promotions to Senior Counsel and Senior Associate Ranks
Peckar & Abramson, PC (P&A) is pleased to announce that Christopher M. Bletsch of the firm’s New York office has been promoted to Partner. P&A also announces the promotion of the following attorneys to Senior Counsel and Senior Associate: Senior Counsel Angela A. L. Connor (Houston) Freddy X. Muñoz (Miami) Patrick Murray (New Jersey) Melissa … Read More
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A Need to Know: New Cybersecurity Requirements for Defense Contractors
Lori Ann Lange, partner and co-chair of Peckar & Abramson’s Government Contracting & Infrastructure practice, has written “A Need to Know: New Cybersecurity Requirements for Defense Contractors,” an article for Construction Executive. The article discusses the new cybersecurity requirements that construction contractors working on DoD projects must adhere to. Read the full article here.
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Peckar & Abramson Partner Paul Monte Selected to Top 100 New York Metro Super Lawyers List
National construction law firm Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Paul Monte was named to the 2020 Super Lawyers list of Top 100 New York Metro attorneys, making Paul only one of two construction attorneys on the prestigious list. He was also named to the list last year. “It’s a pleasure … Read More
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Virtual Mediation – How Do I Make It Work For Me?
This article was written for the ConsensusDocs newsletter and first appeared here. Mediation took the construction industry by storm in the late 1980’s and has become a staple for resolving construction claims. Today, most construction contracts, including the ConsensusDocs, require mediation as a condition precedent to binding dispute resolution, whether it be arbitration or litigation. … Read More
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The Adoption of a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in the Workplace
It was not long after the first pharmaceutical company announced a successful Phase 3 trial of a COVID-19 vaccine that questions began to be asked by employers about whether, and under what circumstances, an employer could mandate that employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. While it is presently legal for an … Read More
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Natural Disasters’ Impact on Construction in the United States
Robert S, Peckar, a founding partner of Peckar & Abramson, and Crystal T. Dang, an associate in the firm’s Houston office, have written “Natural Disasters’ Impact on Construction in the United States,” an article for Construction Executive. The article provides guidelines in anticipation of disasters, for reviewing the impact of a disaster as it is … Read More
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Nine Peckar & Abramson Attorneys Named 2020 Thought Leaders in Who’s Who Legal
National construction law firm Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that nine attorneys have been named 2020 WWL Thought Leaders – Construction by Who’s Who Legal. These attorneys are recognized for having obtained the largest number of nominations from peers, corporate counsel and other market sources in WWL’s most recent research cycle, with many having … Read More
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Documenting Contract Changes in Construction
JD Holzheauser, a senior associate in Peckar & Abramson’s Houston office, has written “Documenting Contract Changes in Construction” an article for Construction Executive. The article provides advice on actions a contractor can take during construction that will help them recover time or money when a contract’s schedule or scope of work needs to be changed. … Read More
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Reporting Incidents of Work-Related COVID-19 Fatalities and Hospitalizations
On September 30, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued new regulatory guidance to clarify employer reporting requirements of COVID-19 related work incidents that lead to either an employee fatality or hospitalization. The reporting requirement for fatalities from a work-related COVID-19 infection is triggered when an employee dies within 30 days of being … Read More
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Subcontractor Failure to Pay Employee Wages Could Fall on General Contractors
Michael C. Zisa, Chair of Peckar & Abramson’s Surety and Construction Related Insurance Defense practice, has written “Subcontractor Failure to Pay Employee Wages Could Fall on General Contractors,” an article for Construction Executive. The article discusses how general contractors must realize the risk of being held liable for a subcontractor’s failure to pay timely and … Read More
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Peckar & Abramson Named 2021 “Law Firm of the Year” in Litigation – Construction and Earns 29 National and Metropolitan Rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
National construction law firm Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that the firm has been named 2021 “Law Firm of the Year” in Litigation – Construction by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” U.S. News – Best Lawyers states that only one law firm per nationally-ranked area of practice is … Read More
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Hunker Down and Don’t Get Burned
This article was written for the ConsensusDocs newsletter and first appeared here. This year has been one for the record books, to say the least. Not only has the pandemic disrupted businesses around the globe and certain construction projects, but we have seen a record-breaking year for wildfires throughout the United States and the hurricanes … Read More
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Super Lawyers® Names 21 Peckar & Abramson Attorneys to Their 2020 New York List
National construction law firm Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that 21 attorneys have been named to the 2020 New York 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 … Read More
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Essential Employees Who Contract COVID-19 May Be Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits: What New Jersey Employers Need to Know
New Jersey employers make note: A recently enacted amendment to the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act entitles “essential employees”—including construction and many other types of private sector workers—who contract COVID-19 to the presumption that their illness is work-related. Significantly, this amendment is retroactive to March 9, 2020, the date of the initial pandemic state of … Read More
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Super Lawyers® Names 11 Peckar & Abramson Texas Attorneys to Their 2020 List
National construction law firm Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that 11 attorneys have been named to the 2020 Texas Super Lawyers® List. According to the publication, the list is exclusive, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in each jurisdiction. The following P&A attorneys from the Houston, Dallas, and Austin … Read More