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Peckar & Abramson Expands to Denver, Enhancing National Trial Capabilities
Published Date: November 5, 2026
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce its expansion into Denver and the addition of Rhyddid Watkins as a Partner and Sarafina Neubert as a Senior Associate.
P&A’s entry into the Denver market broadens the firm’s reach in the Mountain West and strengthens its ability to serve clients nationally and locally, with deep litigation and trial experience and a strong understanding of the construction landscape.
“Establishing a presence in Denver represents an important step in the continued growth of our national construction practice,” said Firm Chair Steven M. Charney. “Colorado and the broader Mountain West are home to a dynamic construction industry. Rhyddid and Sarafina bring their practice and experience handling high profile construction disputes across the country, with rich courtroom experience, and practical approach that our clients value. After serving as co-counsel with Rhyddid and Sarafina in connection with several matters, we are especially pleased that they are bringing their talents to P&A and strengthening our ability to serve clients in Colorado and beyond.”
Rhyddid is an industry-leading trial lawyer whose practice includes, claim development and defense, dispute resolution, litigation and contract negotiation and formation. He has tried more than $1 billion in disputes through bench trials, jury trials, arbitrations, and administrative hearings, including matters with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake. Rhyddid brings a strategic approach grounded in extensive courtroom experience and an understanding of how to position cases for early resolution or trial success.
Sarafina Neubert is a construction litigator who represents clients in complex disputes and advises them throughout the lifecycle of major construction projects. She helps general contractors navigate high‑stakes matters, assess risk, and position disputes for efficient and effective resolution. Before entering private practice, Sarafina served as a Deputy District Attorney, trying dozens of cases to jury verdicts and developing substantial courtroom experience that informs her strategic approach to litigated construction matters.
With Rhyddid and Sarafina joining the firm, P&A extends its reach to Denver, complementing its established presence in New York City, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Boston, Miami, Los Angeles, San Diego, Austin, Houston, and Dallas. Through its growing national presence, P&A continues to advise construction industry clients on projects and disputes across the United States and internationally.
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.