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"Their depth and experience is second to none in construction law and litigation."

"They always go above and beyond to not only serve their clients, but the entire construction community."

"They are an immensely talented firm that earns the respect and trust of their opponents and their clients on all aspects of construction and construction litigation."

“Peckar & Abramson is second to none.”

"They are the top law firm representing contractors.”

Results Delivered

Defense Verdict Secured for Homebuilder

After 12 days of trial over a five-week period, a P&A team of lead attorney Kim Altsuler, second chair Stormy ... Learn More

Cutting Edge Representation

P&A is currently assisting a multi-national construction company in implementing a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) program across all aspects of ... Learn More

Dismissal of Performance Bond Allegations

Peckar & Abramson's Miami office achieved a favorable outcome for its client, a surety that issued a performance bond for ... Learn More

$48 Million Award and Successful Defense of $135 Million Claim

Peckar & Abramson is proud to have represented one of the nation’s largest general contractors in the achievement of a ... Learn More

Client’s Right to Millions in Consequential Damages Upheld

Peckar & Abramson’s Texas lawyers won an appeal before the Court of Appeals for the Ninth District of Texas, entitling ... Learn More

$400 Million Settlement

Peckar & Abramson is proud to have represented Flatiron/Dragados LLC in the achievement of the $400 million settlement announced by the Texas ... Learn More

No Damages

P&A’s New York lawyers secured a favorable judgment in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New ... Learn More

An Important Precedent

P&A’s New Jersey lawyers secured a favorable judgment in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New ... Learn More

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 ... Learn More

Bench Trial Success

Peckar & Abramson's Houston lawyers secured a judgment in the Harris County District Court. Our attorneys successfully defended a claim ... Learn More

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". ... Learn More

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 ... Learn More

Upcoming Events

Sep

18

Best Practices for Navigating MWDBE Compliance and Consequences for Non-Compliance

Featured Speaker(s):

Brian D. Waller

Sep

23

FIDIC – 2025 Global Infrastructure Conference – Contract Management Forum

Featured Speaker(s):

Denis Serkin

Oct

14

TSG 14th Annual Construction Law in Florida – Surety, Lien, and Bond Issues

Featured Speaker(s):

Gary M. Stein

Nov

05

DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo – “The Collaboration Conundrum – A Better Model for Achieving Design-Build Success”

Featured Speaker(s):

Levi W. Barrett

Insights Shared

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

Lexology Panoramic: Construction 2026

P&A partners Denis Serkin and Michael S. Zicherman, served as exclusive contributing editors and authors of Lexology’s Panoramic: Construction 2026 – US and Global guide. This guide, formerly known as Getting the Deal Through, provides a comprehensive international expert analysis in key areas of law, practice, and regulation for construction industry members, construction-related legal professionals, and business providers. ... Read More

Super Lawyers® Names Seven Peckar & Abramson Attorneys to 2025 Florida Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is proud to announce that seven attorneys have been named to the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists. The following P&A attorneys were named to the Florida Super Lawyers list: Melinda S. Gentile Adam P. Handfinger Stephen H. Reisman Gary M. Stein The following P&A attorneys were named to the ... Read More

Peckar & Abramson Receives Construction Law Firm Award At Lexology Awards: North America 2025

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is proud to announce the firm has received the Construction Law Firm award at the 2025 Lexology Awards: North America. Only one firm earns this prestigious honor annually and this is the second consecutive year P&A has won the award. According to the Lexology research team, this award recognizes the ... Read More

Lexology Index Recognizes 18 Peckar & Abramson Attorneys for Leading Construction Practices

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that 18 attorneys have been recognized by the Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) and are included in the 2025 edition of Lexology Index: Construction. According to Lexology, these attorneys “have been selected for their outstanding experience and expertise in resolving complex multi-jurisdictional construction disputes through ... Read More

Changes to the Administrative False Claims Act Pave the Way to the Likelihood of Increased Enforcement

Last December, President Biden signed into law the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (“NDAA”). Within the NDAA is the Administrative False Claims Act (“AFCA”), which replaces the seldom used Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (the “PFCRA”). The PFCRA allowed government agencies to initiate administrative ... Read More