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P&A delivers clear advice and strategy on matters that are most important to our Surety clients — from inception through resolution.

We are dedicated to minimizing loss and avoiding unnecessary litigation.

When necessary, we leverage our extensive litigation experience to serve and protect our clients’ interests.

Peckar & Abramson has successfully resolved performance bond, payment bond, indemnification and subrogation matters through motion practice, trial and settlement in federal and state courts throughout the United States and abroad.

Ultimately, we recognize that sureties place a premium on pragmatic, sensible and cost-effective solutions. Our experience allows us to provide high quality representation while never losing sight of our clients’ priorities and putting Results First®.

Navigating Complex Issues

A claim against a performance bond, payment bond or other construction bond sets off a complex series of interrelated events. It is essential for a surety to quickly evaluate the facts and circumstances behind the claim and understand its rights and obligations.

Our attorneys thoroughly understand the intricacies of the law governing a surety’s rights and obligations and the complexities and realities of the construction industry in both public and private sectors. We draw upon this combined understanding to assist our surety clients with a range of matters, including:

  • Performance and payment bond claim investigation, analysis, response and litigation
  • Meetings with bond principals, obligees and indemnitors
  • Enforcement of indemnity rights and prosecution of indemnity actions
  • Contesting bond principals’ default termination and pursuit of principals’ affirmative claims
  • Protection of sureties’ rights in bankruptcy proceedings and receiverships
  • Negotiation, drafting and management of takeover, tender and completion arrangements
  • Enforcement of subrogation rights and prosecution of subrogation actions
  • Drafting of bond and indemnification documents
  • Negotiation and drafting of financing arrangements
  • Monitoring of tender arrangements

P&A combines our insight and experience in the construction industry with a genuine understanding of issues affecting sureties to provide pragmatic solutions to complex problems.

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Professionals

Jerry P. Brodsky

Jerry P. Brodsky

Director - Latin American Practice

Jerry P. Brodsky

Jerry P. Brodsky

Director - Latin American Practice

Daniel E. Budorick

Daniel E. Budorick

Senior Counsel

Daniel E. Budorick

Daniel E. Budorick

Senior Counsel

Angela A.L. Connor

Angela A.L. Connor

Partner

Angela A.L. Connor

Angela A.L. Connor

Partner

Lucas T. Daniels

Lucas T. Daniels

Associate

Lucas T. Daniels

Lucas T. Daniels

Associate

Jeffrey A. Ford

Jeffrey A. Ford

Of Counsel

Jeffrey A. Ford

Jeffrey A. Ford

Of Counsel

Adam P. Handfinger

Adam P. Handfinger

Co-Managing Partner, Miami Office

Adam P. Handfinger

Adam P. Handfinger

Co-Managing Partner, Miami Office

Justin D. Holzheauser

Justin D. Holzheauser

Senior Counsel

Justin D. Holzheauser

Justin D. Holzheauser

Senior Counsel

Timothy D. Matheny

Timothy D. Matheny

Managing Partner, Dallas Office

Timothy D. Matheny

Timothy D. Matheny

Managing Partner, Dallas Office

Matthew S.C. Moore

Matthew S.C. Moore

Managing Partner, Texas Offices

Matthew S.C. Moore

Matthew S.C. Moore

Managing Partner, Texas Offices

Insights

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Deescalating Hyper Escalation

Paul F. Williamson, senior associate in P&A’s Washington, D.C. office, has written “Deescalating Hyper Escalation,” an article for Construction Executive. This article discusses how legislation at the federal and state levels would address record materials price increases in public procurement. The full article can be read here.

Peckar & Abramson Ranked First Among Construction Executive’s “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™” for Fifth Consecutive Year

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that it has once again been ranked first among Construction Executive’s (CE) “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™.” P&A has held this distinction since 2019, the inaugural year of the publication’s rankings. According to CE, to determine the 2023 ranking, the publication invited hundreds of U.S. ... Read More

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

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized by Chambers USA at the Band 1 level nationwide in the area of Construction Law. P&A stands alone in its distinction of being named a Band 1 firm in Construction Law nationally, and has been named in the position every ... Read More

Peckar & Abramson Achieves Mansfield Certification for Diversity Advances

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is proud to announce that the firm has achieved Midsize Mansfield Certification. The Mansfield Initiative aims to advance diversity in leadership through transparency of accountability mechanisms and tracking leadership pipelines. To achieve this Certification, the firm completed an 18-month collaboration with Diversity Lab — from September 2021 to March 2023 ... Read More

Texas Supreme Court Rules That Subsequent Purchaser of Home Is Bound by Original Homeowner’s Arbitration Agreement With Builder

In a new opinion Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd., et al. v. Kara Whiteley, Cause No. 21-0783, 66 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 8740, issued May 12, 2023, the Texas Supreme Court partially reversed two lower court decisions and held that an arbitration provision contained in the original homeowner’s contract with the builder ... Read More

Super Lawyers® Names 12 Peckar & Abramson Attorneys to 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that 12 attorneys have been named to the 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists. According to the publication, the lists are exclusive, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in each jurisdiction as Super Lawyers and no more than 2.5 percent as ... Read More

Super Lawyers® Names Four Peckar & Abramson Attorneys to 2023 Washington, DC Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been named to the 2023 Washington, DC Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists. According to the publication, the lists are exclusive, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in each jurisdiction as Super Lawyers and no more than 2.5 percent as ... Read More

Peckar & Abramson Partner Nicholas Zaita Named a 2023 NJBIZ Leaders in Law Honoree

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Nicholas J. Zaita, partner in the firm’s River Edge, New Jersey office, has been named a 2023 NJBIZ Leaders in Law honoree. NJBIZ defines its process as “an open nomination period, followed by a selection of honorees by a panel of independent judges with experience ... Read More

Peckar & Abramson’s Mindy Gentile and Stephen Reisman Named to City & State’s Florida Construction Power 100 List

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Melinda S. Gentile, Of Counsel in P&A‘s Miami office, and Stephen H. Reisman, Vice Chair and General Counsel of the firm, have been named to City & State’s inaugural Florida Construction Power 100 list. The list recognizes 100 contractors, advocates, and government officials who, according ... Read More

Seasoned Attorney Tiffany Harrod Joins Peckar & Abramson Bolstering the Firm’s Bench in Texas

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that attorney Tiffany A. Harrod has joined the firm’s Austin and Houston offices as a partner. Tiffany brings significant experience to the firm with more than fourteen years of experience in construction and commercial litigation. Matt Moore, managing partner of P&A’s Texas offices commented “We’re excited ... Read More