Arthur Tergesen
As a Senior Associate in Peckar & Abramson’s New Jersey office, Arthur represents clients in all phases of construction litigation, developing tailored strategies for clients to achieve their goals.
Arthur Tergesen
Senior Associate
River Edge, NJ
P +1 201.343.3434
F +1 201.343.6306
P 201.343.3434
F 201.343.6306
“At Peckar & Abramson, our attorneys proactively ensure our clients are equipped with the latest knowledge necessary for success.”
Bio
Arthur litigates a wide range of construction-related commercial disputes involving construction defects, delays, and breach of contract claims in New York and New Jersey. In addition, Arthur has a background in contractual indemnity disputes, employment agreement disputes, and professional liability claims and has experience with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. During his career, Arthur has conducted numerous high-value mediations and has argued multiple times before the New York State Supreme Court and the New York State Appellate Division.
In addition to his legal experience, Arthur is a Certified Public Accountant, and this background allows him to provide a holistic approach to his practice. Arthur earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Iona College, cum laude, and his Juris Doctorate, cum laude from Brooklyn Law School. During law school, he was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society: Appellate Division and served as a Notes and Comments Editor of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law.
Practice
Areas
Highlights
Admissions
• State of New Jersey
• State of New York
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
• United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
• United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Education & Courses
• Brooklyn Law School, J.D., cum laude
• Iona College, B.B.A., cum laude
• Certified Public Accountant
Publications & Presentations
• “Federal Judge Strikes Down Private Party’s False Claims Act Suit,” P&A Client Alert, November 2024 (Co-Author)
• "White House Changes Guidelines in FCPA Enforcement Guidelines," P&A Client Alert, May 2025 (Co-Author)
• "Changes to the Administrative False Claims Act Pave the Way to the Likelihood of Increased Enforcement," P&A Client Alert, June 2025 (Co-Author)
