Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Gregory H. Chertoff has been named a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL). The ACCL Fellowship is invitation-only and, according to the organization, awarded to those who have mastered the practice or teaching of construction law and dispute resolution, demonstrate unwavering ethical standards and professionalism, and actively contribute to the advancement of the construction industry.

With seven attorneys recognized as Fellows of the ACCL, P&A stands out as having the largest number of any law firm in the nation, reinforcing the firm’s influence in construction law.

Greg was formally inducted during the ACCL’s 36th Annual Meeting earlier this month, joining P&A’s other Fellows – Adrian L. Bastianelli III, Michael A Branca, Jerry P. Brodsky, Steven M. Charney, Robert S. Peckar, and Stephen H. Reisman.

Firm Chair Steven M. Charney commented, “Greg is an exceptional construction lawyer, and his induction into the ACCL underscores his outstanding leadership, depth of knowledge, and tireless commitment to serving our clients and shaping the industry’s future.”

About Gregory H. Chertoff

Greg serves as Co-Managing Partner of P&A’s New York office and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. With a focus on construction law, he advises general contractors, construction managers, EPC contractors, and owners on contract negotiations, risk management, and dispute resolution. Greg emphasizes resolving complex construction disputes through negotiation and mediation and, when necessary, arbitration and litigation.

He has been recognized by Chambers USA in Construction Law and was named “Lawyer of the Year” for construction law in New York City in 2022 by Best Lawyers. Greg is also an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University’s School of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, teaching a course on preventing and resolving complex construction disputes. He holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law.

About the American College of Construction Lawyers

According to ACCL, the College is an exclusive association of construction law practitioners, professors, and judges. Founded in 1989, its mission is to improve and enhance the practice and understanding of construction law and to promote the positive role of lawyers as “friends of the project.” The College includes lawyers from the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, and France.

About Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. is a national law firm with offices in New York City, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Boston, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, Houston, and Dallas, and has affiliations with global firms in Latin America (through its founding membership in CONSTRULEGAL) and across Europe (through its founding membership in Leading Construction Lawyers International Alliance). In addition to its core construction practice, the firm has affiliated practice groups who counsel contractors on labor and employment matters, corporate and regulatory compliance issues including D/M/WBE compliance and general corporate and real estate matters.