Peckar & Abramson, P.C., Construction

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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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The attorneys at Peckar are true construction experts. As such they can provide current and sensible advice on transactional and litigation or dispute matters that is informed by the latest issues affecting our industry.

Construction respondent
USA

Peckar & Abramson's lawyers are professionals at what they do for their clients. They are industry experts on the complications and challenges of being a contractor, not just in New York but across the country. The firm has attorneys that have broad experience as well as those that are more niche.

Construction respondent
USA

The team demonstrates deep industry expertise that informs every aspect of its counsel, strategic and practical guidance tailored to complex contracting and dispute matters and unwavering commitment to excellence, ensuring outcomes are achieved on schedule.

Construction respondent
USA

The team has thoughtful advisers who always anticipate construction issues. The team provides great counsel on structuring and is always available to its clients.

Construction respondent
USA

The team has thoughtful advisers who always anticipate construction issues. The team provides great counsel on structuring and is always available to its clients.

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.

Bob is a legend and a transcendental construction lawyer.

Bob Peckar is very sophisticated and a good negotiator.

Bob Peckar is an icon in this space. He has an earned reputation as a premium problem-solver.

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Steven M Charney

Eminent Practitioners

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

Steven Charney is a terrific attorney.

Steven Charney is a standout lawyer.

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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 has extensive experience in construction law and consistently delivers exceptional results for his clients. He provides strategic and practical guidance tailored to complex contracting and dispute matters. He is also an exceptional writer, which is critical in this industry.

Greg is an outstanding partner to our company. In leading litigation or dispute strategy, he always provides sensible, pragmatic advice that keeps in mind business considerations. He has become one of my most trusted advisers.

Greg is a dynamic thinker and problem solver who is an outstanding advocate and counselor. He makes the complex simple and provides insightful counsel with welcome candor and good humor.

Gregory Chertoff is a visionary thinker and high level strategist who is extremely good at driving to the core of a case. He simplifies matters extremely well and is a great litigator.

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Paul Monte

Band 1

Paul Monte is Vice Chair of Peckar & Abramson. 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 Monte is a top lawyer in New York.

Paul is a tremendous attorney and cares about his clients.

Paul Monte is outstanding in helping us to understand procedures in New York City in particular and is excellent at getting projects through to completion.

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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 is the real deal. He understands the trends and nuances in construction contracts and gives thoughtful contributions.

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