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Peckar & Abramson, P.C. Offices
2055 L. STREET, N.W. SUITE 750
WASHINGTON DC 20036
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States
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Peckar & Abramson, P.C. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Real estate > Construction (including construction litigation) Tier 1
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. routinely assists international clients on multi-jurisdictional projects, advising construction designers, managers and owners as well as contractors and construction managers. Located in New York, Steven Charney oversees the team and has acted as lead counsel to the BTEA and represented several significant US contractors. Also based in New York, founding partner Robert Peckar
is reputed for his expertise in assisting contractors and construction managers in dispute resolution and is supported on contentious matters by Michael Branca who works from Washington D.C. The duo are based alongside Paul Monte who represents global and regional contractors on projects pertaining to bridges, process and power plants, roads and tunnels. Ronald Helmuth works from Los Angeles and has extensive experience in construction law, as well as regularly being engaged in alternative dispute resolution.
Co-managing partner of the practice’s Miami office Adam Handfinger is seasoned in settlement negotiations that concern all stages of construction projects.
Practice head(s):
Steven Charney
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I absolutely feel like I am part of a team when working with P&A. Once an issue rises to the level of outside counsel, it is far too important, and costly, to our organization for us to be a spectator.’
‘I have always felt that we achieve the best outcomes in each case with P&A.’
‘P&A’s attorneys are the best in class but act with empathy and understanding to each and every one of my problems.’
Work highlights
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. > Firm Profile
As a firm dedicated to the needs of its clients in the construction industry, P&A employs over 115 attorneys in 11 offices across the US, including New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Washington, DC, California, Florida, Illinois, and Texas. The firm also maintains international affiliations around the world, allowing its capabilities and scope to reach a truly global scale.
Main areas of practice
Construction/construction litigation: Represents clients in a wide range of construction projects in the public and private sectors with a focus on general contractors and construction managers. The firm has extensive experience on a wide range of projects, including: airports, government buildings, highways, bridges, power generation facilities, railways, tunnels, pipelines, schools, hospitals, sports arenas, manufacturing facilities, hotels and other hospitality-industry projects, residential communities, etc.
Key clients: National and international general contractors, construction managers and other members of the construction industry.
Contact: Steven M Charney
Tel: 212-382-0909
Email: scharney@pecklaw.com
Contracts, project documentation and risk management: Laser-focused on the transactional side of construction projects — beginning with up-front project agreements, extending to project documentation during the course of performance, and ultimately to project closeout.
Contact: Levi W Barrett
Tel: 212-382-0909
Email: lbarrett@pecklaw.com
Corporate: Represents both public and privately held companies in all matters of corporate law including mergers, acquisitions, public offerings, private placements, venture capital, securities regulation, formation and organization of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, joint venture agreements, licensing, corporate governance and general commercial agreements.
Contact: Nathan A Cohen
Tel: 310-228-1075
Email: ncohen@pecklaw.com
Corporate compliance: Provides advice on internal corporate controls, constructing and implementing compliance programs, internal investigations of potential ethics violations and representation of clients in investigations, audits and litigations, with a particular focus on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Contact: Robert S Peckar
Tel: 212-382-0909
Email: rpeckar@pecklaw.com
Cyber security and data privacy: Provides guidance based on our deep understanding of our clients’ business and the legal issues concerning cyber security and data privacy, the technologies employed by construction businesses, and the importance of maintaining privacy and security to our clients’ daily and long-term operations.
Contact: Richard R Volack
Tel: 212-382-0909
Email: rvolack@pecklaw.com
Government contracts: Provides counsel to a wide variety of industries engaged in government contracting and represent them in connection with an even broader array of contracting issues and disputes, including bid protests.
Contact: Steven Weber
Tel: 202-293-8815
Email: sweber@pecklaw.com
Employment: Handles defense and oversight of EPLI/D&O claims through insurance coverage, and monitor EPLI/D&O claims on behalf of carriers.
Contacts: Kevin J O’Connor, Aaron C Schlesinger
Tel: 201-343-3434
Email: koconnor@pecklaw.com, aschlesinger@pecklaw.com
Labor relations: Counsels private employers, public employers and ERISA entities in all matters of litigation and labor relations management.
Contact: Gregory R Begg
Tel: 201-343-3434
Email: gbegg@pecklaw.com
Power and industrials/EPC: Represents owners, contractors, construction managers and equipment vendors and suppliers in connection with a vast range of national and international power and industrial projects.
Contact: Timothy Rothberg
Tel: 713-568-1500
Email: trothberg@pecklaw.com
International: International dispute resolution expertise is deep and diversified, representing industries including construction, banking and sports/entertainment. The firm represents clients in formal and informal proceedings, in court and before dispute resolution boards and international arbitration forums around the world.
Contact: Denis Serkin
Tel: 201-343-3434
Email: dserkin@pecklaw.com
Public-Private Partnerships: Regularly counsels clients on complex P3 projects, including civil infrastructure initiatives such as bridges, tunnels, highways, pipelines and railways, and social infrastructure projects.
Contact: Nathan A Cohen
Tel: 310-228-1075
Email: ncohen@pecklaw.com
Real estate: Handles every aspect of commercial real estate transactions, including the acquisition, financing, construction financing, leasing and disposition of real property.
Contact: Nathan A Cohen
Tel: 310-228-1075
Email: ncohen@pecklaw.com
Surety: Combines insight and experience in the construction industry with a genuine understanding of issues affecting sureties to provide pragmatic solutions to complex problems.
Contact: Michael C Zisa
Tel: 202-293-8815
Email: mzisa@pecklaw.com
White-collar criminal defense: The firm has extensive experience on both the federal and local levels in criminal trials, the intricacies of the grand jury and other aspects of the practice of criminal law and issues that arise in the conduct of business.
Contact: Thomas J Curran
Tel: 212-382-0909
Email: tcurran@pecklaw.com
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Steven M. Charney | scharney@pecklaw.com | 212.382.0909 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Michael Branca | View Profile |
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