Atty. Christopher Kinzel
Christopher B. Kinzel is a Partner in the New York, New York office of Peckar & Abramson PC .
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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Christopher Kinzel is a construction attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Peckar & Abramson PC. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 2002) and Franklin and Marshall College (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Kinzel
- 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 in mediation, arbitration, and at the trial and appellate levels in connection with complex, multi-million dollar construction disputes
- His litigation experience includes matters involving breach of contract, delay and disruption claims, defaults and terminations, nonconforming or incomplete work, payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, and other construction-related commercial claims
- On the transactional side, Chris drafts and negotiates a broad range of construction and commercial agreements, including construction management agreements, prime contracts, subcontracts, close-out agreements, modifications, change orders, contract notices, claim letters, waivers and releases, leases, and related documents
- He has worked with Fortune 500 companies on large-scale construction projects and brings substantial knowledge of insurance coverage issues relevant to the construction industry
- In addition to his legal practice, Chris regularly conducts training seminars for clients and provides real-time guidance on issues that arise in the field during active construction
- Prior to joining Peckar & Abramson PC, he served as general counsel and vice president of business development for a full-service construction company in New York City
- This background gives him a practical understanding of the legal, operational, and business considerations faced by construction industry participants
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Construction Law in New York
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Focused Construction Practice
Concentrating on construction means Christopher Kinzel's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Christopher Kinzel attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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