Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has once again recognized the firm at the Band 1 level nationwide in Construction Law. P&A stands alone in being named a Band 1 firm in Construction Law nationally and has been named in the position every year since Chambers USA began awarding the recognition. The firm was also recognized nationally in Government Contracts: Highly Regarded.

P&A’s offices in New York, New Jersey, DC, Florida, and Texas were ranked Band 1 in Construction Law, and the Firm’s California, Illinois, and Massachusetts practices were also highly rated. With these state recognitions, P&A is proud to be recognized across all states where the firm operates. Additionally, 33 of P&A’s construction lawyers were named leading construction lawyers in their respective jurisdictions – more than any other construction law practice in the country.

As demonstrated by its consistent Chambers USA Rankings, Peckar & Abramson has earned a national reputation for exceptional legal advocacy, representing construction industry members domestically and internationally.

A few of the client comments submitted to Chambers USA during their 2025 research cycle include:

“Their reputation for excellence sets them apart from all the rest.”

“A very prominent firm with a first-class reputation.”

“The team is very pragmatic and practical, results-driven and solution oriented. They look for all potential avenues for resolution.”

“Peckar has a deep bench of construction talent. They have renowned national experts in every facet of construction, so no issue is too niche.”

“Peckar & Abramson is the benchmark.”

“Peckar & Abramson have the necessary resources to support their clients from beginning to end.”

“The firm has a unique and valued combination of substantive knowledge and skills combined with conscientious, prompt responsiveness.”

P&A Chair Steven M. Charney commented, “We are immensely proud to be recognized by Chambers USA, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and client service. Being the only firm ranked nationally as Band 1 in construction, with the most construction attorneys recognized, reinforces our position as a leader in the industry.” He added, “Our dedication to delivering top-tier legal solutions is at the heart of everything we do, and we will continue striving for the highest standards.”

Peckar & Abramson’s rankings are as follows:

• Construction Law: Nationwide – Band 1
• Construction Law: New York – Band 1
• Construction Law: New Jersey – Band 1
• Construction Law: Washington, DC – Band 1
• Construction Law: Florida – Band 1
• Construction Law: Texas – Band 1
• Government Contracts: Highly Regarded: Nationwide – Band 2
• Construction Law: Illinois– Band 3
• Construction Law: Massachusetts – Band 3
• Construction Law: California – Band 5

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

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
Michael S. Zicherman – Band 1

Construction – Florida
Jerry P. Brodsky – Band 3
Melina S. Gentile – Band 2 (Construction: Mediator)
Adam P. Handfinger – Band 2
Freddy X. Muñoz – Up & Coming
Stephen H. Reisman – Senior Statespeople
Gary M. Stein – Band 1

Construction – Texas
Kim Altsuler – Band 4
George C. Baldwin – Eminent Practitioner
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 – District of Columbia
Adrian L. Bastianelli, III – Band 1 (Construction: Mediator)
Michael A. Branca – Band 1
Jennifer L. Harris – Up & Coming
Steven Weber – Band 4
Michael C. Zisa – Band 3

Construction – Illinois
Gregory A. Eichorn – Band 3

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

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, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, Houston, and Dallas, and has affiliations with global firms in Latin America (through its founding membership in CONSTRULEGAL) and 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 labor and employment matters, regulatory compliance issues including D/M/WBE compliance, and general corporate and real estate matters.