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 - Texas

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Peckar & Abramson is a prominent group able to provide transactional and litigation counsel at all stages of a project. It represents parties such as suppliers, specialty contractors and owners involved in a broad spread of developments. Peckar frequently handles disputes arising from transport infrastructure projects, and it is particularly strong in contract review and negotiation, as well as ADR and arbitration.

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Strengths

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"Peckar is our first choice of construction attorneys in Texas."

Construction respondent
USA

"It is a very well-resourced and robust practice."

Construction respondent
USA

"The firm has always been very responsive, particularly when time sensitivity has been critical."

Construction respondent
USA

"Peckar is our first choice of construction attorneys in Texas."

Construction respondent
USA

"It is a very well-resourced and robust practice."

Construction respondent
USA

"The firm has always been very responsive, particularly when time sensitivity has been critical."

Construction respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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George Baldwin

Eminent Practitioners

George Baldwin is managing partner of Peckar & Abramson's Austin office. He acts on behalf of both public and private sector clients in construction-related disputes including delay and defect claims. George is further noted for his experience as an arbitrator and mediator.

"George Baldwin is very knowledgeable and well respected."

"He is an incredibly bright lawyer who is very strategic."

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Matthew Moore

Band 2

Matthew Moore has comprehensive skills in dispute resolution in the construction space. He has experience in both state and federal court representing developers and contractors.

"Matthew Moore is a very organized, direct and staunch advocate for his clients. He is also dialled into our business and does a great job helping us to determine the best possible outcome with our goals and objectives."

"He is sharp, incredibly civil and professional to deal with."

"Matt is one of our go-to lawyers in Texas. He is very good at keeping his cool and is very responsive."

"He is a very well-rounded lawyer who is really exceptional - he is skilled at both transactional and controversy matters."

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Timothy Matheny

Band 3

Timothy Matheny is recognized for his skills as a litigator. He regularly represents sector clients across the full range of construction disputes, particularly those concerning government contracts.

"Timothy Matheny provides quality legal counsel."

"He is a seasoned adviser who brings the wisdom of having been in the private construction world, the government side of things and contracting."

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Curtis J Martin

Band 4

Curtis Martin is highly adept in the representation of contractor and owner-side clients in contract negotiations, risk management matters and dispute resolution.

"Curt is an experienced construction litigator."

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Denis Ducran

Band 4

Houston-based Denis Ducran draws on his experience as a registered architect to advise contractors on the litigation, arbitration and mediation of construction disputes. He also advises on the negotiation of construction contracts.

"Denis has a strong background in construction. He is just exceptional and is well rounded in the transactional and controversy sides of construction work."

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Tiffany Harrod

Up and Coming

Tiffany Harrod is an up-and-coming attorney recognized for her work litigating construction disputes. She is notable for her experience as a trial lawyer.

"Tiffany is an innovative and strategic lawyer possessing strong intellectual acumen, legal expertise and tactical thinking."

"She is strong on the construction litigation side."

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