Peckar & Abramson PC

41 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Construction Law Government Contracts Litigation - Construction

Biography

Tim Matheny is Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson PC’s Dallas, Texas office. His practice is focused on Construction Law, Government Contracts, and Litigation – Construction, with an emphasis on construction disputes and complex litigation matters. Tim advises clients throughout all phases of public procurement, including bid and proposal preparation, contract award disputes, performance-related issues, and contract claims. He approaches each matter with practical judgment and a direct style that aligns legal strategy with client business objectives.

Tim is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His certification reflects a sustained commitment to construction-related legal matters and familiarity with the regulatory and contractual issues affecting the construction industry in Texas and beyond.

Before entering private practice, Tim served in the Air Force JAG Corps, an experience that informs his work with clients doing business with federal, state, and local governmental entities. His background in Government Contracts includes matters involving formal and informal proceedings before administrative agencies, boards of contract appeals, and litigation in state and federal courts.

Tim has represented a broad range of participants in the construction process, including public owners, general contractors, and specialty trade subcontractors. Based in Dallas, Texas, he works closely with clients across the region and nationwide on construction law matters, government contracting issues, and construction litigation.

Recognized Practice Areas: Construction Law, Government Contracts, Litigation – Construction.

Peckar & Abramson PC

41 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • English

  • The University of Texas at Arlington, B.A.
  • University of Tulsa, J.D., graduated 1989

  • Oklahoma, Oklahoma Bar Association
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • CFMA DFW Chapter - Member
  • Dallas Bar Association - Member
  • Dallas Bar Association Construction Law Section - Past Chair 2014
  • DBIA SW Region - Council Member
  • Oklahoma Bar Association - Member
  • State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section - Council 2008-2010
  • Texas Bar Association - Member

  • The United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United Sates Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • United States Court of Federal Claims
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
  • United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals
  • United States Court of Veterans Appeals
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
  • District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
  • District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
  • English
  • Oklahoma, Oklahoma Bar Association
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • CFMA DFW Chapter - Member
  • Dallas Bar Association - Member
  • Dallas Bar Association Construction Law Section - Past Chair 2014
  • DBIA SW Region - Council Member
  • Oklahoma Bar Association - Member
  • State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section - Council 2008-2010
  • Texas Bar Association - Member
  • The University of Texas at Arlington, B.A.
  • University of Tulsa, J.D., graduated 1989
  • The United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United Sates Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • United States Court of Federal Claims
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
  • United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals
  • United States Court of Veterans Appeals
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
  • District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
  • District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Construction
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Construction, Dallas/Fort Worth (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Construction Law
  • Government Contracts
  • Litigation - Construction
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation
Special Focus:
  • Surety
Awards:
  • Chambers USA, 2022-2025

  • Best Lawyers, 2013-2025

  • Best Lawyers, “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Construction – Dallas/Fort Worth region, 2020

  • Texas Super Lawyers, 2013-2024

  • The Legal 500: United States, “Key Lawyers,” 2024

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated

  • Recipient of The Thomas J. Krauska Award for Outstanding Service as a Military Lawyer in Texas – Military Law Section, Texas State Bar, 1991

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

  • The Legal 500: United States, “Next Generation Partner,” 2022-2024

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