Hailed as ‘the best in the industry’, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. prides itself on being construction law focused. The national practice, headquartered in New York, is committed to advising contractors, owners, construction managers and companies. The firm’s chair, Steven Charney, based in New York and New Jersey, advises powerhouse US contractors in high-value contract disputes. Founding partner and New York-based Robert Peckar represents general contractors and construction managers in disputes. The New York office’s co-managing partners, Paul Monte and Gregory Chertoff, advise on complex agreements and issues involving buildings and powerplant projects. The Miami office’s managing partners, Adam Handfinger and Gary Stein, are well-respected for handling contract negotiations and litigating defects, payments, lien, and bond claims. Washington DC’s co-managing partner, Michael Branca, is renowned for his expertise in construction and government contracts; he has been involved in numerous public and private projects.
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Practice head
Steven Charney
Other key lawyers
Robert Peckar; Paul Monte; Adam Handfinger; Michael Branca; Gregory Chertoff; Gary Stein; Nicholas Zaita; Jerry Brodsky