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.

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Construction - District of Columbia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Strengths

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Peckar & Abramson is well-rounded in construction.

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The Peckar team has exceptional knowledge and work ethic.

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Peckar & Abramson is well-rounded in construction.

Construction respondent
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The Peckar team has exceptional knowledge and work ethic.

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Notable Practitioners

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Adrian L Bastianelli III

Band 1

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.

He's a very good attorney.

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Michael A Branca

Band 1

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.

Michael Branca is knowledgeable and experienced.

Michael Branca has a great temperament. He is even-keeled and thoughtful.

Michael Branca is an expert in his field. He is reasoned, measured and he is very good at distilling down complex issues into easily understandable concepts.

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Michael Zisa

Band 3

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.

Michael Zisa has been great to work with in a variety of construction litigation matters.

Michael Zisa is very knowledgeable in surety law. He is also a pragmatic thinker and has done a great job of helping us get through complex disputes quickly.

You cannot find a harder working, more diligent lawyer than Michael Zisa. He has pretty much mastered surety law.

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Steven D. Weber

Band 4

Steven Weber is chair of the firm's government contracts practice. In addition to his deep experience in disputes stemming from federally funded projects, he also capably advises on private sector litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Steven is a sharp, skilled litigator. He has a tremendous amount of experience on federal projects.

Steve Weber is really experienced in dealing with complex infrastructure delays.

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Jennifer Harris

Up and Coming

Jennifer Harris is an up-and-coming partner with considerable expertise at the intersection of construction and government contracts. She is noted for her work with general contractors and subcontractors.

Jennifer Harris has a fantastic work ethic and she's very good at practical analysis. She is a very good advocate and she helps me understand the 'why' for a lot of things - she makes my job easier.

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