General Information
Year founded:
1978
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Overview
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For over four decades, Peckar & Abramson has been a leader and innovator in construction law, providing tailored results for its clients – delivered with a commitment to efficiency, value and client service.
With over 100 attorneys in 11 offices in the United States and affiliations around the globe, P&A is the recipient of many accolades that reflect the firm’s stature as the premier construction law firm in the industry. Firmly rooted in its history, P&A maintains an unmatched national presence while providing its local clients with highly sophisticated legal insights.
In addition to the firm’s record of courtroom success, P&A takes great pride in helping clients avoid and settle disputes, reach cost effective solutions, and grow their businesses. The firm has a profound understanding of the unique and complex challenges construction presents. Working collaboratively internally and with its clients, P&A’s team develops a clear understanding of client objectives to tailor the right strategy. Whatever your role in a project, small or large, P&A has the knowledge and tools to help achieve your legal goals.
P&A’s comprehensive array of legal services for the construction community extends beyond construction litigation and dispute resolution. As part of P&A’s construction practice, P&A offers dedicated teams that focus on construction transactions, corporate compliance & integrity; corporate law; cyber security; labor; employment; environmental law; government contracts; internal investigations; real estate law; surety; and white-collar criminal defense.
P&A commands high praise and recognition in the United States and internationally from various industry sources and publications but, most importantly, P&A covets recognition and praise from our clients. P&A is driven to provide excellence, efficiency and effectiveness, while always keeping our clients’ needs top of mind.
We offer experience, knowledge and our commitment to excellence in:
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Contracts, Project Documentation and Risk Management
- Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Construction Dispute Resolution
- Corporate Compliance and Integrity Counsel
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law and Practices
- Environmental Law
- Government Contracts
- Internal Investigations
- International Construction and Infrastructure
- Labor Law
- Power & Industrial Facilities/EPC
- ProjectNotice® for Construction Projects
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Real Estate Law
- Securities Regulatory Litigation & Compliance
- Surety
- White Collar Criminal Defense
Rankings
Peckar & Abramson PC is nationally ranked in 5 practice areas and metro ranked in 12 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firms"Law Firm of the Year" Awards
2025 "Law Firm of the Year" in Litigation - Construction
National Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Environmental Law
Tier 3 for Litigation - Real Estate
Metro Rankings
Austin
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Chicago
Tier 2 for Environmental Law
Dallas/Fort Worth
Tier 1 for Arbitration
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Firm Leadership
Highlighted Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson wrote the book, literally and figuratively, on construction law in the New York and New Jersey metro areas. They're my company's go-to firm on all things construction related. I regularly refer others to Peckar & Abramson without hesitation.
Construction Law
They are knowledgeable, resourceful and pragmatic. I don't know any other firm that does all three as well.
Vick Crespin
– KVC Constructors
Construction Law
The entire Peckar & Abramson's team are top-notch professionals who are experts in construction law. They always go above and beyond to not only serve their clients but the entire construction community. They understand construction is a relationship-based industry and have developed strong ties to the community and the entire construction industry.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is a fantastic law firm that always provides us with the best representation and has done so for 30 years.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is a first-class firm specializing in construction law and government contracts law. Its attorneys are professional, responsive, technically proficient and first-rate. The firm also understands the construction business and is budget conscientious. Peckar & Abramson is the quintessential partner that our business trusts time and again. Simply put, Peckar & Abramson is the best of the best.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is a top-notch firm. Always pleased to work with them!
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is simply the best construction law firm in our metropolitan New York region. Their command of construction law is impeccable, but what makes them the best is their understanding of how the construction business works. This extends beyond litigation and dispute resolution to construction contracts and transactions, labor and employment law, and white-collar criminal law and compliance.
Construction Law
Impressed by their breadth of knowledge and responsiveness.
Construction Law
Great people, great firm, excellent work.
Ani Ajemian
– Rockhill Management/Rockpoint Group
Construction Law
Howard Rosen of Peckar & Abramson consistently provides sound advice on matters relating to construction law and construction contract negotiation.
Robert James Piggot,
General Counsel
– Phipps Houses Services, Inc.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson attorneys are all steeped in a particular area of law. This permits them to gravitate to the area of expertise needed for my particular interest and if my interest happens to include two or three disciplines; they will have others with in the firm that specializes in those disciplines and without conflicts, they can represent you totally. The firm is a class act with the character worth protecting.
Walter Edwards,
Member
– Full Spectrum of New York
Construction Law
The lawyers at Peckar & Abramson are responsive and extremely knowledgeable. They provide cost-effective subject matter expertise and counsel. They are a must-have for in-house counsel.
Construction Law
I have worked with Peckar & Abramson for over 15 years and consider them to be the best construction firm in the nation. Gary Stein, Melinda Gentile and Stefan Chin are the nation's top attorneys in construction.
Darlene Roman-Rossy
– Luncacon Construction
Litigation - Construction
I have mediated several matters for Peckar & Abramson and have found them to be sincere and forthright in their negotiation approach, which has helped many of these matters to be resolved.
Roger Peters
– Roger J. Peters, Esq.
Construction Law
I have found all of the lawyers at Peckar & Abramson to be excellent construction lawyers who represent their clients with honesty, integrity and tenacity.
Roger Peters
– Roger J. Peters, Esq.
Construction Law
Gary Stein and his team at Peckar & Abramson have counseled our firm well for decades. We're appreciative of their hard work and look forward to continuing the relationship for years to come.
Andrew Lenahan
– First Florida Builders
Construction Law
We have been working with this office of Peckar & Abramson (previously under another name) for almost 20 years. They have always served us very well and we have had great success in our cases with them. As such we have been able to develop a personal relationship, specifically with Jeff Ford. We have the upmost confidence in this firm. Our dealings have been primarily with the Dallas office, however, in cases involving the ICC in New York we have also dealt with Peckar & Abramson lawyers in New York. The level of service was at the same level that we have come to expect.
Manuel Del Valle
– Santos CMI
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson attorneys are the finest with whom I have dealt ( they are among about a dozen firms). They consistently provide a superior performance, reasonable cost for the valuable services, and always with a good outcome.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson's dedication to clients is impressive. They are great construction lawyers.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is a first-class construction and government contracts firm. Their lawyers are the consummate professionals; they are prompt, diligent and detail-oriented. They provide out-of-the-box thinking and drive to solutions.
Litigation - Construction
Peckar & Abramson represented the company I worked with in defense of a complaint and in asserting a counterclaim. The firm used its time efficiently and suggested a cost effective and ultimately very successful manner of presenting the matter to the court for resolution.
Construction Law
I have consulted with Peckar & Abramson for many years and the advice and representation has been consistently excellent.
Construction Law
My dealings at Peckar & Abramson are with Gerard Onorata and Patrick Murray. Both are very professional and excellent attorneys.
Robert Ricciardi
– Delric Construction Company
Construction Law
I have mediated several matters with several of Peckar & Abramson's attorneys and have found them to be extremely knowledgeable and well prepared and they have represented their clients well in those mediations.
Roger Peters
– Roger J. Peters, Esq.
Litigation - Construction
Peckar & Abramson has some of the best construction lawyers in the country. Their depth and experience is second to none in construction law and litigation.
Logan Hollobaugh
– Gilbane Building Company
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson has some of the best construction lawyers in the country. Their depth and experience is second to none in construction law and litigation.
Logan Hollobaugh
– Gilbane Building Company
Litigation - Construction
We hired Peckar & Abramson to assist as co-counsel and appreciated their assistance on a difficult construction case.
Mark Feldman
– Feldman & Associates
Construction Law
We hired Peckar & Abramson to assist as co-counsel and appreciated their assistance on a difficult construction case.
Mark Feldman
– Feldman & Associates
Construction Law
Charles Kenny at Peckar & Abramson is a true professional and a common-sense litigator.
Construction Law
Bruce Meller with Peckar & Abramson is among the very best construction lawyers I have ever worked with. We also work with Alan Winkler and Michael Zicherman, both excellent construction lawyers.
Construction Law
We have had great experiences with Peckar & Abramson. All of their team members are knowledgeable, professional, and accessible. We have a very strong working relationship with them.
Jeremy Stovall
– Brookstone Construction
Construction Law
Working with the entire Peckar & Abramson's team is a pleasure. They always make me feel like our work is a priority. They are well respected by all of their peers and I always feel like we are better prepared in all of legal matters as a result of working with them.
Timothy B. Fiske,
Senior Vice President
– Stiles Construction Company
Construction Law
Stewart Shurtleff and other lawyers at Peckar & Abramson have brought great value to The Beck Group by helping us significantly improve our prime contract education process. This improved process has been very well received by our project teams and executives alike. Peckar & Abramson was a great partner throughout and the quality of its work is top notch.
Nick Brooks,
Senior Counsel
– The Beck Group
Construction Law
In general, Peckar & Abramson across the country is a well known firm for construction law and I would refer them to other clients.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson has unusual depth and very capable attorneys. They respond quickly in a most professional manner.
Lawrence E. Leykam,
General Counsel
– Epic Inc.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is the preeminent construction law firm in the New York City area. Bob Peckar, Steve Charney and Pat Greene are excellent construction counsel.
Litigation - Construction
Peckar & Abramson is one of the best construction law firms in the USA.
Construction Law
I have worked with Peckar & Abramson for over 20 years and have achieved outstanding results because of their expertise in the construction industry, and, more importantly, their understanding of their clients' needs. They work hard to try and achieve a fair settlement on their clients' behalf in recognition of the extreme financial costs and time and resources required to get through complex litigation.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is one of the best construction law firms in the USA.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson understands the needs of a contractor, that is, we want to build buildings and not be tied up in legal disputes. Accordingly, they help us devise strategies to proactively avoid disputes and when a dispute does arise, they provide guidance to resolve quickly and cost effectively.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is the best construction-related firm you can find in the States. No question.
Construction Law
The team at Peckar & Abramson is one of the best construction law firms in the United States. The senior leadership is available at all times and very hands on with all matters.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson firm has the great depth in the construction field. The attorneys from associates to partners understand all aspects of the construction industry as well as the laws and regulations governing the industry which knowledge they have successfully applied, when necessary, in contested proceedings before courts and arbitration panels.
Lawrence E. Leykam,
General Counsel
– Epic Inc.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is an excellent construction law firm.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is one of the best law firms to hire if you are in construction. You will have a partner more than an advisor. The firm is more interested in solving problems than in long-term expensive litigations.
Jose Antonio A. Lopez-Monis Plaza
– Dragados USA
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson provides exceptional legal services to our company. They are timely, thorough and always on target with counsel and recommendations. I highly recommend their services to any firm in the construction industry.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson provided the appropriate staff when needed and with the expertise that was required. They always gave the appropriate attention when it was needed.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is top of the line.
Construction Law
We have found most members of the firm to be very skillful and well-versed litigators. Ms. Lori Lange possesses great knowledge regarding federal government contracts, and we rely heavily on her skills, talents and knowledge.
Construction Law
In my opinion, Peckar & Abramson is the best construction litigation firm in New Jersey, both in terms of expertise and reputation.
Anthony Pacelli,
Managing Member
– Titan Real Estate Group
Construction Law
Alex Baghdassarian was astute, knowledgeable, experienced and a good listener. He served us well, achieving a satisfactory outcome.
Sean Leonard,
Former Project Manager
– Walt Disney Concert Hall
Construction Law
The firm at every level from chairman to partner to associates is knowledgeable about the issues we deal with them on, professional in their approach, and of the highest moral and ethical standards.
Louis J. Coletti,
President and CEO
– Building Trades Employers Association
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is great to work with. They are very proactive.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is an excellent construction law firm. Robert Peckar and Steve Charney are two of the best construction business attorneys in the country.
Joseph Portela ,
General Counsel and Senior VP
– Dragados USA, Inc.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is the go-to firm on all government contract and construction issues.
Litigation - Construction
Peckar & Abramson is an excellent construction law firm. Overall, they have some very good construction litigators.
Joseph Portela ,
General Counsel and Senior VP
– Dragados USA, Inc.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is one of the most knowledgeable firms in construction law in the country
Walter Edwards,
Member
– Full Spectrum of New York
Construction Law
In addition to the factors from the survey I feel that Peckar & Abramson can be very creative in their approach to legal matters resulting in a quicker solution for all parties involved.
John Betts,
VP Pre Construction
– Turner Construction Company
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is excellent, very knowledgeable and cost effective counsel. Mike Branca is a lawyer's lawyer.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson offers trusted outside counsel with good expertise, particularly with respect to industrial projects and government contracting.
Litigation - Construction
Being a specialty contractor, it is sometimes difficult for persons not involved in our line of work on a daily basis to fully understand the issues surrounding our work. The attorneys at Peckar & Abramson quickly grasp and come to an understanding of what we do, how we do it and why, giving them an upper hand over other firms in the process settling/litigating issues.
Construction Law
Greg Chertoff of Peckar & Abramson is very knowledgeable and knows how to get matters resolved. He takes time to understand the client's goal when involved in a dispute and helps create strategy to get there in the most-cost effective manner.
Construction Law
Robert Peckar, Steve Charney, and Pat Greene of Peckar & Abramson are first rate construction attorneys. Bob and Steve are excellent construction counselors who understand how to blend the law with the business of construction and corporations; Pat is a go-to trial attorney for complex construction litigation. All have a high level of experience, are timely in responding, effective in working with others, give clear communications, and have high standing in the legal community.
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson have distinguished themselves as a leader in the construction legal world. They possess an incredible depth of construction industry knowledge which combined with exceptional legal skills make them a valued business partner.
Robert Yeadon
– Turner Construction Company
Construction Law
Peckar & Abramson is knowledgeable, practical and accessible.
Vick Crespin
– KVC Constructors
Rankings
"Law Firm of the Year" Awards
2025 "Law Firm of the Year" in Litigation - Construction
National Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Environmental Law
Tier 3 for Litigation - Real Estate
Regional Rankings
Austin
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Chicago
Tier 2 for Environmental Law
Dallas/Fort Worth
Tier 1 for Arbitration
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Insurance Law
Houston
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Los Angeles
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Miami
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 3 for Litigation - Real Estate
New Jersey
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 3 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 3 for Labor Law - Management
New York City
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Washington, D.C.
Tier 1 for Arbitration
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2 for Mediation
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Arbitration
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Environmental Law
- Government Contracts
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Mediation
- Real Estate Law
- Securities Regulation
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Peckar & Abramson PC has 41 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Peckar & Abramson PC eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments
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Awards
Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
- Chambers USA "Top Ranked" in Construction Law
- "Law Firm of the Year" in Litigation-Construction by U.S. News -Best Lawyers
- The Legal 500: United States "Top Tier" in Construction Law
Main Location
River Edge,
NJ
70 Grand Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661
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Management and Personnel
Managing Partner, Austin, TX
George Baldwin
Managing Partner, Dallas, TX
Timothy Matheny
Managing Partners, Houston, TX
Matthew Moore and Kim Altsuler
Managing Partner, Los Angeles
Nathan Cohen
Managing Partners, Miami
Gary M. Stein and Adam P. Handfinger
Managing Partners, Washington, D.C.
Michael A. Branca & Michael C. Zisa
Managing Partners, New Jersey
Robert A. Drucker and Levi W. Barrett
Managing Partner, Chicago
Edward O. Pacer
Vice Chair
Stephen H. Reisman
Managing Partners, New York
Gregory H. Chertoff and Paul G. Monte
Chair
Steven M. Charney