Peter E. Moran

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Peter E. Moran

Partner

River Edge, NJ

P +1 201.343.3434

F +1 201.343.6306

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"Whether arbitration, mediation or a variety of alternative dispute resolution vehicles, our attorneys help clients identify and navigate the most efficient path to success."

Bio

Peter represents his clients throughout all stages of trial and appeal, working hand-in-hand with them to develop cohesive and cost-effective litigation strategies to help achieve their business goals. He represents owners, developers, general contractors, construction managers, architects, engineers, sponsors, and subcontractors. Peter is particularly experienced in the handling of construction and design-defect claims, contract claims, lien and construction trust matters, payment disputes, delay-and impact claims, international disputes involving Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) and government contracts, condominium and community association law, bid protests, construction injury defense, consumer fraud claims, insurance coverage, professional malpractice defense, and general commercial litigation. His experience also includes the drafting and negotiating of construction documents.

Peter represents clients serving numerous segments of the construction industry, including commercial, public and residential construction, schools, high-rises and skyscrapers, airports, power and energy, transportation, and heavy highway. He has a working knowledge of Spanish.

Highlights

Admissions

• State of New York

• State of New Jersey

• United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

• United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

• United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Memberships

• American Bar Association (Litigation Section and Forum on the Construction Industry)

• New Jersey State Bar Association (Construction and Public Contract Law Section)

Education & Courses

• Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., cum laude

• Seton Hall University, B.A., summa cum laude

Awards & Recognitions

• Lexology Index: Construction, 2025-2026

• Who’s Who Legal: Construction, 2024

• Chambers USA, Construction, New Jersey, 2021-2026

• Bergen Magazine “Top Lawyers” - Construction, 2023-2025

• The Legal 500: United States, “Recommended Lawyer,” 2022

• New Jersey Law Journal's New Leaders of the Bar, 2013

• New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2010-2016

• Seton Hall Constitutional Law Journal, editor and author

• Juvenile Justice Pro Bono Defense Clinic

Publications & Presentations

• US Chapter for Construction Law & Practice Treatise, Second Edition (2016), published by Thompson Reuters's Sweet & Maxwell International Series (Co-Author)

• “Success and Failure in Mega Projects Through the Lens of Trial Lawyers and In-House General Counsel,” 36th annual Construction Super Conference, December 2022 (Panelist)

• "Use of Liquidating Agreements Upheld By New Jersey Appellate Division," P&A Newsletter, Vol. XXV, Spring 2016 (Author)

News & Events

• 17 Peckar & Abramson Attorneys Honored in Lexology Index: Construction

• Chambers USA 2026 Names Peckar & Abramson Band 1 in Construction Law; 32 Attorneys Across Seven Regions and Government Contracts Practice Recognized

• 17 Peckar & Abramson Attorneys Named 2025 Top Lawyers by Bergen Magazine

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