Profile: Robert S Peckar

Construction

Biography: Construction

Robert S Peckar is the founding partner of Peckar & Abramson. He is a recognised leader among the construction Bar, and he spent the first half of his career successfully litigating complex construction cases, and has since concentrated his efforts in guiding the firm's clients to the resolution of difficult project disputes through the formulation of creative solutions, including the use of ADR processes. Mr Peckar is one of the leading advocates in the use of ADR, and serves as an arbitrator in complex international arbitrations.

Mr Peckar has devoted his career to serving the construction industry and Bar. He has taught the value of effective dispute resolution at the AGC's Advanced Management Program for 17 years, and regularly makes presentations to other major national and local industry groups. He has served as general counsel of the Building Contractors Association of New Jersey, the New York Building Congress (which recently named him General Counsel Emeritus), and is currently general counsel to the Building Trades Employers Association of New York City and the national CFMA. Mr Peckar has written many articles on construction law, and is the contributing author in several construction law textbooks. Mr Peckar's prominence in Construction Law has led to glowing praise from clients and colleagues alike. Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business has stated he is "undoubtedly one of the sector's super-lawyers" and "super-intelligent, creative and business-oriented", and being on "everyone's short list" for dispute resolution; and is ranked in the top tier of attorneys in his field for the sixth consecutive year. Mr Peckar has also been recognised by The International Who's Who of Construction Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America and as a New York and New Jersey Super Lawyer in Construction Law. Mr Peckar was named as the Leading Construction Lawyer in the World by Who's Who Legal in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Mr Peckar graduated from Rutgers College and Columbia Law School.