Results Delivered
A Case of First Impression
Published Date: May 21, 2018
In a case of first impression, P&A represented a general contractor, whose home office is in Maryland, with respect to a project in New Jersey. A subcontractor brought a lawsuit against the general contractor in state court in New Jersey. The subcontract between P&A’s client and the subcontractor identified Maryland as the choice of venue. P&A first removed the case [...] Read More
Bench Trial Success
Published Date: August 18, 2017
Peckar & Abramson's Houston lawyers secured a judgment in the Harris County District Court. Our attorneys successfully defended a claim for wrongful termination and delay damages brought by a subcontractor against our highway contractor client and its payment bond surety. P&A's client was also counterclaiming for excess completion costs. Peckar & Abramson tried the case to the bench in late [...] Read More
Bet the Company – and Win
Published Date: August 17, 2017
Peckar & Abramson's Chicago office scored a victory on behalf of its client in a true "bet the company litigation". The Plaintiff, a global and well-funded competitor, alleged that our client had engaged in fraud and conspiracy, while improperly aiding and abetting unfair competition practices. The plaintiff's sought punitive damages that would have bankrupted our client. This case spanned seven [...] Read More
P&A Closes $10.5 million Acquisition on Behalf of European Contractor
Published Date: July 18, 2017
Peckar & Abramson's M&A team recently represented a European Contractor in the successful closing of its $10.5 million purchase of the controlling interest of a heavy highway and civil contractor. Our M&A team structured the transaction and negotiated the purchase agreement, LLC membership agreements, executive employment agreements and other transaction documents. Our team conducted a thorough legal due diligence of [...] Read More
