Construction Contracts & Risk Management

New York Amends Prompt Payment Act: Retainage Above 5% in Private Construction Contracts Now Void

In 2023 New York overhauled its Prompt Payment Act. The 2023 amendments, largely aimed at restricting the amount of retainage that can be withheld on private projects, were unclear about whether parties could contract around the statute, as they can with other provisions of the statute. The State Legislature recently clarified that issue. On December ... Read More

Peckar & Abramson Announces Executive Committee and Leadership Updates

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Paul Monte has been appointed to serve as Vice-Chair of the firm. Paul currently serves on the firm’s Executive Committee, is Co-Managing Partner of P&A’s New York office, and Chairs its Infrastructure Practice. He balances these duties while continuing to represent many of the industry’s ... Read More

New Jersey Amends Pre-Bid Registration Requirement for Joint Ventures

Summary of Amendments Recently, Governor Murphy signed into law Bill S4281 significantly amending the Public Works Certificate Registration Act (PWCRA), N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 to -56.57. As a result, Joint Ventures will be permitted to bid on certain public works projects without prior registration. At a minimum, Joint Ventures should be cognizant of the following important requirements ... Read More

Peckar & Abramson Attorneys Cornelius “Lee” Banta, Jr. and Tiffany Harrod Board Certified in Construction Law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that partners Cornelius “Lee” Banta, Jr. and Tiffany Harrod recently passed the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) Certification Exam and are now Board Certified in construction law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. P&A ranks in the top one percent of the Texas organizations ... Read More

Eli Pierce Named Among D Magazine’s 2026 Best Lawyers Under 40

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Eli Pierce, partner in the firm’s Dallas office, has been named one of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 for 2026. According to D Magazine, the publication invites thousands of local lawyers to nominate their peers based on their firsthand experience of their work. The ... Read More

Peckar & Abramson Welcomes Eli Pierce and Tracey Williams as Partners; Announces Additional Promotions to Senior Counsel and Senior Associate

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Eli Pierce and Tracey Williams of P&A’s Dallas office have been promoted to Partner. P&A is also pleased to announce Arthur Tergesen of the firm’s New Jersey office has been promoted to Senior Counsel, and Mitchell Abood and Alexandra McKissick of the Miami office have been ... Read More

Managing Construction Risk Through Commercial General Liability Insurance

Adam Handfinger, Co-Managing Partner of P&A’s Miami office, served as a contributing editor to “Managing Construction Risk Through Commercial General Liability Insurance,” a Thomson Reuters Practice Note. It explains how CGL insurance manages construction-project risk, highlights common coverage gaps created by business-risk exclusions, and outlines key endorsements and claims-enforcement strategies needed to properly protect contractors ... Read More

Lexology Panoramic: US Construction (state-by-state) USA – Texas

Managing Partner of P&A’s Dallas office, Timothy D. Matheny, and Associates Victoria E. Gregory and Frank Lander were contributing editors to the Lexology Panoramic: US Construction (state-by-state) USA – Texas guide. This guide provides a concise comparison of key U.S. construction laws. Covering essential topics: Licensing procedures Bribery Construction contracts Payment methods PPP and PFI Labor requirements ... Read More

Lexology Panoramic: US Construction (state-by-state) USA – Florida

P&A Partners Brett J. Moritz and Stefanie A. Salomon, as well as Associates Alexandra B. McKissick, Mitchell P. Abood, and Senior Associate Nadia Ennaji, were contributing editors to Lexology Panoramic: US Construction (state-by-state) USA – Florida guide. This guide provides a concise comparison of key U.S. construction laws. Covering essential topics: Licensing procedures Bribery Construction ... Read More

Lexology Panoramic: US Construction (state-by-state) – District of Columbia

P&A Partner Jennifer Harris and Associate Julia Loudenburg served as the contributing editors for the District of Columbia guide of Lexology Panoramic’s US Construction (state-by-state) report. The guide provides a concise comparison of key U.S. construction laws. For the complete guide, click HERE.  Subscription Required