Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Cody Schneider has joined the firm as a Partner in its Houston office. Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by a limited number of attorneys in the state, Cody represents industry stakeholders across Texas and the United States in construction disputes, commercial litigation, and project counseling.

Cody’s joining P&A reflects the firm’s continued investment in serving the robust Texas construction and infrastructure market and further strengthens the firm’s ability to support clients navigating high-value, complex projects across the region. Known for distilling complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance, Cody works closely with clients to protect their interests while advancing project goals.

“Cody brings the talent, judgment, and forward-thinking approach that keeps P&A at the forefront of construction law,” said Matt Moore, Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s Texas offices. “He has deep experience in the Texas market, strong industry relationships, and an instinct for practical, business-driven solutions. His addition further underscores our commitment to serving construction clients and the industry across the state and beyond.”

Cody identified P&A’s collaborative culture, client-first mindset, and dedication to the construction industry as the perfect fit for him, his practice, and the clients he works to serve. He added, “P&A is one of the only firms where construction is not ‘just another practice group,’ it’s the heartbeat of the firm.” He continued, “I am both thrilled and humbled to join a firm with P&A’s reputation as a leading national construction practice and a team that puts ‘you the client’ as its top priority, coupled with a mindset of how ‘we the firm’, not just ‘me the lawyer’, can realize each client’s goals.”

About Cody Schneider

Cody has significant experience navigating high-stakes legal matters involving commercial developments, industrial facilities, LNG and energy expansion projects, renewable infrastructure, data centers, and public works. He regularly appears in state and federal courts and frequently leads cases through mediation and arbitration. Cody advises clients on disputes involving breach of contract, scheduling impacts, change orders, productivity claims, construction defects, delays, liquidated damages, mechanic’s liens, bond claims, and risk allocation through contract drafting and negotiation.

Actively engaged in Houston’s civic and business community, Cody serves on the Board of Directors for Central Houston, Inc. and the Construction Law Section of the Houston Bar Association, among other leadership roles. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

Cody received his J.D. from South Texas College of Law where he served on the South Texas Law Review as well as the Board of Advocates and he obtained his B.S. in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin.

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, 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 labor and employment matters, regulatory compliance issues including D/M/WBE compliance, and general corporate and real estate matters.