Construction
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
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Provided by Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Long known for leadership and innovation in construction law, Peckar & Abramson's Results First℠ approach extends to a broad array of legal services — all delivered with a commitment to efficiency, value and client service since 1978. Now, with more than 110 attorneys in eleven U.S. offices and affiliations around the globe, our capabilities extend farther and deeper than ever. Our experience in the courtroom and in dispute resolution, coupled with our ability to provide genuinely insightful legal advice and commercial representation, help a wide range of clients maximize opportunities, meet challenges, solve problems and manage risk.
We draft and negotiate the contracts. We close the deals. We provide guidance, training and risk management support throughout the life cycle of projects. Our Contracts, Project Documentation and Risk Management Group is involved in many hundreds of major construction transactions every year. Our decades-long experience coupled with our long-term view provides us with an understanding of the industry in its every nuance and many facets. The breadth of our exposure to every issue that affects the industry affords us a singular perspective.
Chambers Review
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. is a nationwide construction group with significant experience advising contractors on their dealings with local, state and federal government. Its client base also includes owners, developers and suppliers, and it offers expertise in PPP as well as commercial contracts. Peckar is noted for its well-respected litigation and alternative dispute resolution practice, with particular strength in power and nuclear-related cases.
Strengths
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"Peckar & Abramson is very thorough and very measured. There is a real awareness of the business decisions that need to be made. They give really good, actionable, practical advice."
"Peckar & Abramson are incredibly responsive. Not once have they missed a deadline."
"Peckar & Abramson is very thorough and very measured. There is a real awareness of the business decisions that need to be made. They give really good, actionable, practical advice."
"Peckar & Abramson are incredibly responsive. Not once have they missed a deadline."
Notable Practitioners
Adrian Bastianelli focuses on construction disputes, especially those arising from government contracts. He has extensive experience representing contractors, owners and design professionals. Bastianelli is a sought-after construction mediator in DC.
"If there is a rank higher than one, he should be in it. Adrian is one of the best lawyers I have ever known. One of the nicest kindest human beings. A++."
"Adrian Bastianelli is a wonderful attorney and very sharp. His skills as a mediator are fantastic. He cares about his cases."
"Adrian is a legend in the construction industry. He is as sharp as they get."
Michael Branca is the cochair of the Peckar & Abramson's power facilities and industrial practice. He advises on public and private projects, contract negotiations, bid protests and litigation. He has notable experience in government construction projects as well as energy sector-related developments.
"Mike is the go-to person. He is just incredibly smart and incredibly thoughtful. I feel that he is able to distill to the crux of the issue very quickly and chart a path to resolution."
"Mike is an exceptional attorney. He is our go-to for all government contract-related claims and questions."
"He is very business-savvy and approaches things from a practical perspective and sees things from our business point of view."
"Mike Branca is very generous with his time. He is very good at explaining things and really good at getting to the heart of the issue. He has the patience and the kindness to work with people and teach people."
Michael Zisa is chair of the Surety and Construction Related Insurance Defense Group. He has experience representing large construction companies and sureties in construction litigation.
"Mike is an expert in surety law and subcontractor disputes. He's incredibly thorough and presents all the options for business folks to consider so that we can make the best decision."
"Mike is incredibly thorough and responsive and has provided excellent representation."
"Without a doubt one of the most knowledgeable, solution-driven attorneys we have ever worked with. Michael always seeks the most practical and direct solution all of our construction issues."
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