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 has a prominent construction 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 infrastructure projects including transportation and energy, 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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The firm has a unique and valued combination of substantive knowledge and skills combined with conscientious, prompt responsiveness.

Construction respondent
USA

Peckar has a deep bench of construction talent. They have renowned national experts in every facet of construction, so no issue is too niche.

Construction respondent
USA

The team is very pragmatic and practical, results-driven and solution-oriented. They look for all potential avenues for resolution.

Construction respondent
USA

The firm has a unique and valued combination of substantive knowledge and skills combined with conscientious, prompt responsiveness.

Construction respondent
USA

Peckar has a deep bench of construction talent. They have renowned national experts in every facet of construction, so no issue is too niche.

Construction respondent
USA

The team is very pragmatic and practical, results-driven and solution-oriented. They look for all potential avenues for resolution.

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. Baldwin is further noted for his experience as an arbitrator and mediator.

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Matthew Moore

Band 1

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 is a really good litigator and knows how to prepare and try a case. He is really good with witness preparation and good on his feet.

Matt is very practical; he looks at the issues with an eye to finding the best outcome for the client. He is great at distilling and aligning the facts with success and recovery.

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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.

Tim is a good lawyer and a good guy.

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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.

Curtis is amiable, capable, a good listener, insightful and always responsive.

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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 is a great attorney with both litigation and transactional expertise.

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Kim Altsuler

Band 4

Kim Altsuler is managing partner in the firm's Houston office. She is a specialist in residential construction matters and frequently represents homebuilders in litigation, at trial and at appeal. She also maintains a general construction litigation and advisory practice.

Kim's briefs and pleadings are excellent, and her oral arguments are even better. She does a great job preparing witnesses and cross-examining the other side.

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