Firm Overview
Since 1978, a results first® approach that has built
one of the nation's leading law firms.
For over four decades, Peckar & Abramson has been a leader and innovator in construction law, providing tailored results for its clients – delivered with a commitment to efficiency, value and client service.
With over 100 attorneys in 10 offices in the United States and affiliations around the globe, P&A is the recipient of many accolades that reflect the firm’s stature as the premier construction law firm in the industry. Firmly rooted in its history, P&A maintains an unmatched national presence while providing its local clients with highly sophisticated legal insights.
In addition to the firm’s record of courtroom success, P&A takes great pride in helping clients avoid and settle disputes, reach cost-effective solutions, and grow their businesses. The firm has a profound understanding of the unique and complex challenges construction presents. Working collaboratively internally and with its clients, P&A’s team develops a clear understanding of client objectives to tailor the right strategy. Whatever your role in a project, small or large, P&A has the knowledge and tools to help achieve your legal goals.
P&A’s comprehensive array of legal services for the construction community extends beyond construction litigation and dispute resolution. As part of P&A’s construction practice, P&A offers dedicated teams that focus on construction transactions, corporate compliance & integrity; corporate law; cyber security; labor; employment; environmental law; government contracts; internal investigations; real estate law; surety; and white-collar criminal defense.
P&A commands high praise and recognition in the United States and internationally from various industry sources and publications but, most importantly, P&A covets recognition and praise from our clients. P&A is driven to provide excellence, efficiency and effectiveness, while always keeping our clients’ needs top of mind.
We set high expectations for ourselves and are deeply committed to that standard. The combination of setting the bar high and our “results first” approach established our leadership in construction and other areas of law.
Steven M. Charney
Chair
New York, NY
Recognitions
Best Lawyers
P&A has the largest number of construction lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers® with 53 of the firm’s attorneys included in the 2024 edition.
Super Lawyers
P&A attorneys have been consistently recognized by Super Lawyers.
Chambers USA
Recognized by Chambers USA nationwide at the coveted Band 1 level in the area of Construction Law. P&A stands alone in its distinction of being named a Band 1 firm in Construction Law nationally, and has been named in the position every year since Chambers USA began awarding the recognition. The firm is also recognized nationally in the area of Government Contracts: Highly Regarded and regionally in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Washington, DC, and California. 28 P&A attorneys are named as leading construction lawyers in their respective jurisdictions – more than any other construction law practice in the country.
Best Law Firms
Best Law Firms® has ranked P&A, for the fifteenth consecutive year, in the top tier both nationally and regionally in Construction. The firm was also named “Law Firm of the Year” in Construction Law for 2024.
Construction Executive
Construction Executive ranked P&A first among their “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™.” P&A has been named in the first position since 2019, the inaugural year of the publication’s rankings.
The Legal 500
Recognized by The Legal 500: United States as a Top Tier law firm in Construction on a national level.
Martindale-Hubbell
P&A attorneys have been consistently rated by AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.
Who’s Who Legal
P&A attorneys have been consistently recognized by Who’s Who Legal in Construction and as Construction Thought Leaders.
Mansfield Rule
P&A has achieved Midsize Mansfield Certification. To achieve this Certification, the firm completed an 18-month collaboration with Diversity Lab — from September 2021 to March 2023 — to track, measure, and advance diversity in leadership. P&A is one of the relatively few firms that are among the first to receive this recognition.
International Alliances
Alliances
Peckar & Abramson enjoys deep relationships, many of which have existed for decades, with law firms around the globe, including in those nations listed below.
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Colombia
El Salvador
England
France
Germany
Guatemala
India
Mexico
Peru
Uruguay
Construlegal®
Peckar & Abramson, along with leading Mexican and Peruvian construction law firms, founded CONSTRULEGAL®, an alliance of top construction law firms throughout the Americas that often work as a team to deliver legal and business services in local and international construction and infrastructure law. Since its founding, CONSTRULEGAL® has grown to an organization of 15 member firms throughout the Americas.
About Construlegal®
CONSTRULEGAL® responds to the unique, specialized needs of clients in the construction and engineering industry in the Americas, providing legal advice and related services (design, supervision, technical solutions, etc.).
Among the clients of CONSTRULEGAL® member firms are contractors, concessionaires, engineering consultants, suppliers, owners and governments. The business activities of members of CONSTRULEGAL® include all types of industrial, infrastructure, commercial and residential projects at the local and international level.
CONSTRULEGAL® members have as their objective to help their clients achieve success in their projects, minimizing disputes and, if necessary, efficiently and effectively representing them in dispute resolution processes. The members of CONSTRULEGAL® have ample experience in litigation, arbitration, expert testimony and dispute boards.
Visit CONSTRULEGAL® at www.construlegal.com
LCL International Alliance
Peckar & Abramson, along with leading French and German construction law firms, founded the Leading Construction Lawyers (LCL) International Alliance in 2020. Following several years of collaboration on various projects, LCL’s original member firms recognized the need for a collective team of recognized lawyers with a wide array of experience, creativity and thought leadership, and practical business knowledge – an Alliance that could fortify a growing industry with ever-expanding needs.
About Leading Construction Lawyers (LCL) International Alliance
In witnessing the need for a robust offering to serve the increasing demands and challenges faced by the contracting community and other industry participants, the Leading Construction Lawyers (LCL) International Alliance was formed to provide a uniquely developed perspective and elevated level of insight and service to the global construction & infrastructure community.
The LCL International Alliance serves the construction and infrastructure industry’s need for multinational excellence in construction legal services, support and insight into projects and markets, and guidance on critical business concerns.
The LCL International Alliance is committed to collaboration among the most preeminent and select law firms and practitioners around the globe who are dedicated to the construction and infrastructure sector and possess extensive understanding and experience in Construction and Infrastructure Law.
Visit Leading Construction Lawyers (LCL) International Alliance at www.lclalliance.com
Careers
In our 10 offices throughout the United States, as well as international alliances around the globe, we handle domestic and international legal work, including the most complex and challenging matters. We have an unyielding commitment to providing results, the highest level of professional service, value, diversity and integrity, supported by a truly unique firm culture that encourages collaboration and a respectful and amiable work environment.
We attract and retain highly qualified attorneys and staff, offering competitive compensation and benefits, and involvement in sophisticated legal work. Our commitment to professional development extends to attorneys and support personnel at every level, and includes early opportunities for “hands on” experience in significant matters, client interaction, high level mentoring, formal training and participation in strategic case-management in a small team structure.
Lateral Attorneys: We value the diverse experiences and perspectives that lateral attorneys bring to our team and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where these attorneys can thrive and make a meaningful impact. As such, we always welcome inquiries from established attorneys. Please send cover letters and resumes by clicking here.
P&A is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and any other factor protected by applicable law. If you have any questions regarding the application process or need an accommodation to complete the application process, please send an email to Recruiting@Pecklaw.com. We are always looking for strong talent to join the firm. If you are interested in pursuing career opportunities with us, please send an email with your résumé to Recruiting@Pecklaw.com.
*Note to Employment Agencies: Please do not submit resumes through this link. If you are an agency looking to submit a candidate for one of our openings, please contact Peckar & Abramson through our Contact Us link. We appreciate your time and detail concerning this. Thank you.
