Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 
George Baldwin is a Partner in the Austin, Texas office of Peckar & Abramson PC. His practice centers on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, with a focus on resolving commercial construction disputes through litigation, mediation, and arbitration. George works closely with owners, contractors, and other project participants to address complex construction-related issues in a practical and business-focused manner.
George’s experience includes matters involving project scheduling issues, acceleration claims, construction delays, defective construction, and disputes arising from unclear or conflicting plans and specifications. In addition to representing clients, he serves as an arbitrator and mediator for the American Arbitration Association in its Washington, D.C. and Dallas, Texas offices, as well as for private parties.
Throughout his career, George has represented public and private sector clients on a wide range of construction projects. His work includes involvement in litigation related to the construction of a civic center for a U.S. city and representation of a general contractor in multi-party litigation involving a regional public transit authority. These matters have required careful analysis of construction contracts, project documentation, and project performance issues.
George has been active in professional and legislative organizations related to Construction Law. He previously served on the Texas Building Branch Legislative Committee and as Chair of the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. He is a co-author of the Builders and Contractor’s Handbook of Construction Claims, published by Prentice Hall, and serves as editor of The Basics Book, to be published by the Texas Institute of Continuing Legal Education in conjunction with the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. George regularly speaks on construction law topics in Texas, across the United States, and internationally.
