Peter E. Moran

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Peter E. Moran

Partner

River Edge, NJ

P +1 201.343.3434

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P 201.343.3434

F 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

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

• Chambers USA, Construction, 2021-2023

• 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

• Chambers USA Names Peckar & Abramson to Band 1 Level in Construction Law; 28 P&A Lawyers Recognized as Leading Attorneys; Six Regions and Government Contracts Practice Recognized

• Construction Super Conference – “Success and Failure in Mega Projects Through the Lens of Trial Lawyers and In-House General Counsel”

• The Legal 500 U.S. 2022 Guide Names Peckar & Abramson a Top Tier Firm in Construction Law and Recognizes 14 Attorneys

• Chambers USA Names Peckar & Abramson to Band 1 Level in Construction Law and Government Contracts; 25 P&A Lawyers Recognized as Leading Attorneys; Six Regions Recognized