Peckar & Abramson, P.C., Construction

About

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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

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Construction - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Peckar & Abramson is a market-leading dedicated construction firm with a large presence in New York. The firm is renowned for its representation of prominent contractors in litigation and dispute resolution, both nationally and internationally. It regularly advises on high-profile infrastructure projects and commercial developments. The firm offers a deep bench of specialists with a breadth of experience that covers public-private partnerships, government contracts advice and risk management. Peckar is further noted for its frequent representation of a range of local and national construction industry groups and associations.

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Strengths

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"They are very attentive and committed to their clients."

Construction respondent
USA

"I would trust P&A with any size claim. They have a deep bench of well-seasoned attorneys across all construction areas."

Construction respondent
USA

"They are heavily involved in, and, as such, extremely knowledgeable of, the construction marketplace."

Construction respondent
USA

"They are very attentive and committed to their clients."

Construction respondent
USA

"I would trust P&A with any size claim. They have a deep bench of well-seasoned attorneys across all construction areas."

Construction respondent
USA

"They are heavily involved in, and, as such, extremely knowledgeable of, the construction marketplace."

Construction respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Robert S Peckar

Senior Statespeople

Robert Peckar focuses his practice on the representation of contractors and construction managers in an array of construction disputes. He is particularly commended for his experience working with international clients drawn from diverse jurisdictions ranging from Vietnam to Chile.

"What I most like about Bob is his capacity to analyze problems and to find solutions outside of the box."

"He's a legend in the field."

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Gregory H Chertoff

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Gregory Chertoff is co-managing partner of Peckar & Abramson's New York office. He represents the full range of construction industry clients in contract negotiations, risk management issues and an array of construction-related disputes. He has particular expertise in building envelope, water infiltration and mold-related claims.

"Greg is very insightful, responsive and extremely experienced."

"He is an excellent lawyer. He can really make complex problems simple and understandable."

"He is a seasoned litigator and a good person."

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Paul Monte

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Paul Monte is co-managing partner of Peckar & Abramson's New York office. His practice focuses primarily on litigation arising from the construction of high-value infrastructure projects. He is particularly adept at handling design, delay and defect claims.

"Paul is one of the preeminent construction litigators and lawyers in the USA."

"He is head and shoulders above everybody else."

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Steven M Charney

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Firm chairman Steven Charney regularly handles the largest and most complicated construction disputes, offering particular expertise in the infrastructure space.

"He is super-knowledgeable in the business sense, legal sense and everything else."

"Steve is very attentive and capable."

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Howard M Rosen

Band 2

Howard Rosen is a construction disputes specialist who represents public contractors in litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution forums. His practice area expertise also extends into private project transactions and disputes.

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Levi Barrett

Up and Coming

Levi Barrett has a growing transactional practice routinely handling major contract negotiations and drafting on behalf of a wide range of clients. He is particularly sought after for his experience counseling clients in the manufacturing sector.

"He has a good practice."

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