Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Litigation - Construction
Howard Rosen is a Partner in the Construction Law group at Peckar & Abramson PC , based in New York, New York. His practice focuses on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction , representing construction companies, developers, and contractors in private project transactions and disputes. He also regularly represents public construction contractors in claims litigated in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation. Howard has handled a wide range of comple...
Christopher B. Kinzel is a Partner in the New York, New York office of Peckar & Abramson PC . His practice is focused on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction , representing construction managers and general contractors in commercial litigation and transactional matters. Chris advises clients on practical, business-oriented strategies to address current challenges and to reduce the risk of future disputes on complex construction projects. Chris regularly represents clients ...
Adam M. Felsenstein is an experienced and savvy litigator who has represented individuals and companies in state courts throughout New York and federal courts all across the country. Having tried numerous cases to verdict, Adam brings his extensive trial experience to bear in resolving disputes for his clients, and has developed a reputation as a fierce but judicious trial attorney. Adam’s trial experience serves as an important tool in attaining efficient dispute resolution. Adam is al...
Pia E. Riverso is a commercial litigator with more than 30 years of experience representing businesses and individuals in complex civil matters. Her practice includes Construction Law and Litigation - Construction, as well as disputes involving business dissolutions, shareholder conflicts, restrictive covenant claims, insurance and surety matters, intellectual property litigation, and FINRA arbitrations. Based in New York, New York, she represents clients in state and federal courts and in ar...
Gregory H. Chertoff is Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson PC ’s New York, New York office and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. His practice focuses on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction , representing general contractors, construction managers, engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contractors, and project owners in contract negotiations, risk management, and dispute resolution matters. Greg regularly assists clients with complex const...
Robert S. Peckar is a founding partner of Peckar & Abramson PC , based in New York, New York. He has devoted his career to representing participants in the construction industry, with a practice focused on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction . For decades, he has advised and represented contractors and construction companies across the United States and internationally, addressing a wide range of legal, business, and project-related challenges. Throughout his career, Bob ...
James T. Towne, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Labor and Employment. James T., who practices law in Albany, New York, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David J. Pfeffer is a partner, chair of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice, and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. Pfeffer serves as a business partner to his clients – including real estate owners and developers, educational institutions, high-net-worth individuals, healthcare organizations, and cultural centers – and advises on all aspects of their construction, development, real estate, and business needs. His work has helped reshape sk...
Besar Thaci is a Senior Associate in the New York, New York office of P eckar & Abramson PC . His practice focuses on Construction Law and Litigation - Construction , as well as complex commercial litigation and real estate matters. He represents owners, developers, contractors, and other project participants in disputes arising from construction projects and commercial transactions. Besar represents clients in New York state and federal courts and manages matters from initial case assess...
Krystina Maola is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Krystina, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Krystina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Deena Crimaldi is a client-focused litigator who strives to develop strategies that are not only successful but tailored to each client’s specific needs. Ms. Crimaldi concentrates her practice on construction, product liability, general commercial, and mass liability toxic tort litigation. She has experience representing corporations involved in talc and asbestos litigation, toxic tort litigation, construction, and other complex cases in multiple jurisdictions. Ms. Crimaldi has ten year...
Isabel D. Knott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. Isabel D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Isabel D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Darien K. Blair is a Senior Associate in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Construction & Infrastructure and Business Litigation practices. He is based in New York, New York and focuses his work on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction. Darien is a seasoned litigator who advises and represents owners, construction managers, general contractors, and sureties in a broad range of construction-related disputes. His practice includes civil and complex commercial litigation matte...
Skyler Santomartino is a Senior Associate in the New York, New York office of Peckar & Abramson PC . His practice focuses on Construction Law and Litigation - Construction , with an emphasis on representing clients in complex construction-related disputes in state and federal courts. Skyler regularly represents construction managers and general contractors involved in public infrastructure and private commercial construction projects. His experience includes handling matters involving del...
Elizabeth Weikel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Trusts and Estates. Elizabeth, who practices law in Albany, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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