Peckar & Abramson, P.C., Construction

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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

Band 1

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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P&A has an excellent perspective on the construction industry and recent developments.

Construction respondent
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P&A has an excellent perspective on the construction industry and recent developments.

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.

He brings such a wealth of experience and a very calm, thoughtful demeanor.

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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 an important resource for us.

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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 has provided us very valuable insight on major infrastructure issues in NYC.

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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.

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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

Band 4

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.

Levi has been a very reliable resource for us.

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