Jeffrey A. Ford

Jeffrey A. Ford


Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Recognized since 2005

Dallas, Texas

Practice Areas

Arbitration

Construction Law

Insurance Law

Litigation - Construction

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Construction Law
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Jeffrey A. Ford is of counsel in Peckar & Abramson’s Dallas office. Prior to joining Peckar & Abramson, Mr. Ford was Founding Shareholder of Ford Nassen & Baldwin, P.C.

Mr. Ford represents contractors, developers, owners, specialty contractors, and sureties in all facets of the construction process, from the preparation of contract documents, to counseling on business and legal issues that arise during projects, and the resolution of disputes. He has extensive experience as a mediator and arbitrator, and is an active member of the American Arbitration Association's Large Complex Construction Case Panel of Construction Arbitrators.

A highly proficient litigator, Mr. Ford has successfully defended numerous contractors in cases involving claims of alleged defective construction. He is well-versed in negotiating complex settlements of claims, both within the United States and abroad, and has prepared and negotiated major design and construction agreements for numerous high-profile projects, including a multi-building headquarters for one of the world's leading technology companies.

When it comes to understanding the landscape of the construction industry, there are few lawyers as experienced as Mr. Ford. He has become one of the most sought after professionals in the field, because of both his legal acumen, as well as his personal commitment to his clients.

Mr. Ford is an elected Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers, and was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® as the 2013 Dallas Construction Law Lawyer of the Year. He was named by Super Lawyers as a Top 100 attorney in the State of Texas in 2014 - 2016 and in 2017 and as a Top 100 Super Lawyer in Dallas/Fort Worth in 2017.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 8080 North Central Expressway, Suite 1600
    Lock Box 65
    Dallas, TX 75206-1819
Education
  • The University of Texas, graduated 1977
  • The University of Iowa
Bar Admissions
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Industry and Fidelity and Surety Law Committee - Member and Former Vice Chair
  • American College of Construction Lawyers - Fellow
  • Dallas Bar Association, Construction Law Section - Member and Former Chair
  • North Dallas Chamber of Commerce - Member and Former Chair
  • State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section - Member
Court Admissions
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • United States Court of Federal Claims
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Headquarters: River Edge, New Jersey

43 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

10 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Construction Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2016)
  • Construction Law, Dallas (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Arbitration
  • Construction Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Special Focus:
  • Commercial
  • Construction Disputes
  • Government Contracts
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Surety
Awards:
  • • Chambers USA, Construction Law, Texas, Band 1, 2017-2022

    • Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Board Certified – Construction Law

    • D Magazine – 2017 D Best Lawyers – Construction

    • Best Lawyers, “Lawyer of the Year” in Construction Law – Dallas/Fort Worth region, 2013, 2016

    • Best Lawyers, 2005-2023•Texas Super Lawyers, 2003-2022

    • Texas Super Lawyers Top 10: 2016; Top 100: 2014-2015, 2017, 2021

    • Who’s Who Legal: 2020 WWL Thought Leaders – Construction

    • Who’s Who Legal: Construction, 2021-2022

    • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated

Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Government Contracts
  • Mediation

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