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11 Peckar & Abramson Attorneys Named to 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Published Date: June 26, 2026
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to share that 11 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists.
Super Lawyers uses a patented selection process of independent research and peer input that selects the top five percent of attorneys to the Super Lawyers list and the top 2.5 percent of attorneys to the Rising Stars list in each state.
The following P&A attorneys from the firm’s New Jersey office have been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list:
- Steven M. Charney
- Patrick J. Greene, Jr.
- Charles F. Kenny
- Bruce D. Meller
- Kevin J. O’Connor
- Gerard J. Onorata
- Robert S. Peckar
- Denis Serkin
- Nicholas J. Zaita
- Michael S. Zicherman
Several of these attorneys have been included on the list for more than a decade, reflecting their sustained excellence among New Jersey’s top legal professionals. This year’s milestone achievements include Steven M. Charney and Patrick J. Greene, Jr., each celebrating their 20th year of inclusion, and Kevin J. O’Connor, who is being honored for the 10th year.
In addition, Senior Associate Kevin M. Foltmer was listed as a 2026 New Jersey Rising Star. This is his fifth year earning this selection, signaling his continued growth and strong trajectory in his field of practice.
“This recognition is a testament to the talent, dedication, and professionalism of our attorneys,” said Levi W. Barrett, Co-Managing Partner of P&A’s New Jersey office. “New Jersey is where P&A began its practice nearly 50 years ago, and we are proud to continue serving the community where our firm first took root. We are honored to see our attorneys’ contributions to the construction industry and their commitment to delivering exceptional results for clients recognized.”
Additional 2026 Super Lawyers recognitions for the firm’s other locations in Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, and Washington, D.C. will be announced in the coming months.
About Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers states that its process involves the selection of attorneys using a “patented multiphase selection process combining peer nominations and evaluations with independent research,” and that “each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.” They state that selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. According to Super Lawyers, their objective is to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. Regarding its Rising Stars category, Super Lawyers states that eligibility for inclusion requires that a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.
About Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
P&A is a national law firm with offices in New York City, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Boston, Miami, Los Angeles, San Diego, Austin, Houston, and Dallas, and has affiliations with global firms across Europe through its founding membership in Leading Construction Lawyers International Alliance. In addition to its core construction practice, the firm has affiliated practice groups that counsel contractors on government contracts, labor and employment matters, regulatory compliance issues, and general corporate and real estate matters.
Steven M. Charney, Kevin M. Foltmer, Patrick J. Greene, Jr., Charles F. Kenny, Bruce D. Meller, Kevin J. O’Connor, Gerard J. Onorata, Robert S. Peckar, Denis Serkin, Nicholas J. Zaita, Michael S. Zicherman,