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Biography

Tim Matheny is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC’s Dallas office. He focuses his practice on Construction Law, providing transactional counsel and representation in disputes and litigation, with extensive experience in all phases of public procurement law, including bid and proposal preparation, contract award controversies, performance-related disputes, and contract claims. Clients value his exceptional legal acumen as well as his results-oriented and no-nonsense approach on important matters that allow companies to advance business growth. He is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Tim’s experience as a member of the Air Force JAG Corps enables him to provide key advantages to clients who do business with federal, state, and local governmental entities. His experience in government contract matters includes all levels of government, in both formal and informal proceedings before administrative agendas, boards of contract appeals, and litigation in state and federal courts. Tim has successfully represented a range of clients, including public owners, high-profile general contractors, as well as specialty trade subcontractors.

Works at
Peckar & Abramson PC

40 Best Lawyers awards

Peckar & Abramson PC logo

Locations

Languages

  • English

Education

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

Bar Admissions

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

Court Admissions

  • 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

Affiliations

  • 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

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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