Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Paul F. Williamson, Senior Counsel in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, was elected to serve on the Washington Building Congress (WBC) Board of Directors for the 2025-2028 term. As a member of the Board, Paul will help guide the organization’s efforts to advance the construction industry and its members in the Washington metropolitan area.

When asked about his appointment to the Board, Paul commented, “Washington Building Congress has long been a cornerstone of the building community in DC. I am excited for the opportunity to work with WBC leadership and our members to further WBC’s longstanding goals of fostering partnering, cooperation, and professional growth within the construction community.”

Michael C. Zisa, co-managing partner of P&A’s Washington, DC office, added, “Paul’s appointment to the WBC Board of Directors is a fantastic and well-deserved recognition.” He continued, “His deep understanding of the construction industry and dedication to fostering collaboration will make him an invaluable asset to WBC and the broader building community in DC. We look forward to seeing the positive impact he will make in this leadership role.”

About Paul F. Williamson

Paul focuses his practice on construction law, government contracts, and complex commercial litigation. He has a strong track record of successfully representing general and prime contractors, subcontractors, and owners in litigation across federal and state courts in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, New York, and California, as well as before various boards of contract appeals.

Paul holds a J.D. from Albany Law School, where he was the Executive Editor for Business of the Albany Law Review, and a B.A. from Dickinson College. He has been recognized as Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” for 2025 and 2026 and was named to the Super Lawyers Washington, D.C. Rising Stars list for 2024 and 2025.

About WBC

The Washington Building Congress states it is a leading membership association that brings together businesses and individuals from every facet of the commercial construction, real estate, and design community.

Founded in 1937, the WBC was established to unify and strengthen the local industry and to represent the collective interests of the entire building community. Today, the organization boasts over 1,000 members including property owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, government officials, and a wide array of other professionals with a stake in the industry.

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 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.