Peckar & Abramson P.C. (P&A) is proud to announce its continued recognition by Chambers USA, earning a nationwide Band 1 ranking in Construction Law in the 2026 USA Guide. The firm has held this top-tier designation every year since Chambers USA first introduced the category and remains the only practice to achieve it. In addition, P&A received national recognition in Government Contracts: Highly Regarded.

Notably, the firm was recognized in every region in which it operates. P&A’s offices in District of Columbia, Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Texas were each named Band 1 in Construction Law, while the practices in Massachusetts and California also received strong rankings.

Additionally, 32 of P&A’s construction attorneys were recognized as leading lawyers in their respective jurisdictions, more than any other construction law practice in the country.

The consistency of earning these combined rankings each year underscores P&A’s national and international reputation for excellence in construction law.

Clients submitted comments to Chambers USA during their 2026 research cycle, which included the following:

“The attorneys at Peckar are true construction experts. As such they can provide current and sensible advice on transactional and litigation or dispute matters that is informed by the latest issues affecting our industry.”

“Peckar & Abramson lawyers bring a unique business perspective to the legal issues because they deeply understand the construction industry.”

“The Peckar & Abramson team has seen so much that there will always be someone with experience and with a finger on the pulse of the industry for any issue.”

“The firm is dogged in its determination to win, and it combines that with being highly skilled. Those are the two greatest attributes I look for, and Peckar & Abramson has both.”

“Peckar & Abramson’s subject matter expertise is unquestionable. The attorneys are absolute experts on construction law and are also easy to work with and accessible.”

“Peckar & Abramson provides practical, useful guidance and counseling that feels like a true value add.”

“Peckar & Abramson’s focus on construction, the experience of the attorneys and depth of industry knowledge distinguishes the firm.”

“The team’s understanding of the local construction market is unmatched.”

“The Peckar & Abramson group is extremely responsive and conscientious about providing the best information and value in a timely manner.”

Steven M. Charney, Chair of P&A, stated, “We are proud to once again be recognized by Chambers USA, which reflects the consistent dedication of our team and our strong focus on client service. Our Band 1 national ranking, along with the number of attorneys recognized, speaks to the depth of our bench and the trust our clients place in us.” He added, “This is an honor we are fortunate to receive year after year, and it reinforces our commitment to delivering practical, high-quality counsel across the construction industry.”

Peckar & Abramson’s rankings are as follows:

• Construction Law: Nationwide – Band 1
• Construction Law: District of Columbia – Band 1
• Construction Law: Florida – Band 1
• Construction Law: New Jersey – Band 1
• Construction Law: New York – Band 1
• Construction Law: Texas – Band 1
• Government Contracts, Highly Regarded: Nationwide – Band 2
• Construction Law: Massachusetts – Band 4
• Construction Law: California – Band 5

Construction – California

• Nathan A. Cohen – Band 5
• Elaine Y. Lee – Up & Coming

Construction – District of Columbia

• Michael A. Branca – Band 1
• Jennifer L. Harris – Up & Coming
• Steven Weber – Band 4
• Michael C. Zisa – Band 3

Construction – Florida

• Adam P. Handfinger – Band 2
• Freddy X. Muñoz – Band 5
• Gary M. Stein – Band 1

Construction – Massachusetts

• Richard E. Briansky – Band 3

Construction – New Jersey

• Patrick J. Greene, Jr. – Senior Statespeople
• Charles F. Kenny – Band 3
• Bruce D. Meller – Band 1
• Peter E. Moran – Band 2
• Mark A. Rosen – Band 3
• Denis Serkin – Band 4
• Michael S. Zicherman – Band 1

Construction – New York

• Levi W. Barrett – Band 4
• Steven M. Charney – Eminent Practitioners
• Gregory H. Chertoff – Band 1
• Paul Monte – Band 1
• Robert S. Peckar – Senior Statespeople
• Howard M. Rosen – Band 2

Construction – Texas

• Kim Altsuler – Band 4
• George C. Baldwin – Eminent Practitioners
• Denis G. Ducran – Band 4
• Tiffany A. Harrod – Band 4
• Curtis W. Martin – Band 4
• Timothy D. Matheny – Band 3
• Matthew S.C. Moore – Band 1

Construction: Mediators – District of Columbia

• Adrian L. Bastianelli, III – Band 1

Construction: Mediators – Florida

• Melinda S. Gentile – Band 2

About Chambers

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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 who counsel contractors on government contracts, labor and employment matters, regulatory compliance issues, and general corporate and real estate matters.