Kim Altsuler, a partner in Peckar & Abramson's Houston office, and Gregory H. Chertoff, co-managing partner of the firm's New York office, have co-authored the article, "Mold—It’s Still Growing! Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Mold in Construction and Renovation" with Chip D'Angelo and Chris Spicer of Gallagher Bassett. The article, written for Construction Executive, discusses the risks mold in construction [...] Read More

Melissa Salsano, Senior Counsel in Peckar & Abramson's New York office, and Steven M. Charney, Chair of the firm, have written “It's a New World in 2021 - The Ongoing Rebalancing of Efficiencies, Risk Management and Dispute Resolution,” an article featured in Construction Executive (CE)’s “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™” issue, in which Peckar & Abramson was once again ranked [...] Read More

J.D. Holzheauser, a Senior Associate in P&A's Austin office, has written "Texas Construction Contracts: Frequently Asked Questions," an article for Austin Construction News. J.D. provides answers to some commonly asked contract questions, with contractors in mind. The article can be read on page 8 here. Read More

After several recent failed attempts to amend Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code (the “Texas Mechanic’s Lien Statute”), it appears that long awaited relief may, at least in part, be on the horizon for subcontractors in Texas.  Additionally, architects, engineers, and surveyors also appear to be significant benefactors of House Bill 2237 (“HB 2237”).  Under existing law, many subcontractors [...] Read More

The Texas Legislature has just sent Senate Bill 219 (“S.B. 219”) to the Governor for signature; if this legislation is signed by the Governor, it will further erode the Texas legal doctrine that makes the contractor the warrantor of owner-furnished plans and specifications unless the prime contract specifically places this burden on the owner. Background 49 states follow what is [...] Read More