Atty. Paul G. Monte
Paul Monte is Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson PC ’s New York City office, Chair of the firm’s Infrastructure practice group, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Based in New York, New York, he has more than 35 years of experience handling Construction Law and Litigation – Construction matters involving complex infrastructure and development projects.
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Paul G. Monte 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 Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1987) and Binghamton University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul Monte is Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson PC’s New York City office, Chair of the firm’s Infrastructure practice group, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee
- Based in New York, New York, he has more than 35 years of experience handling Construction Law and Litigation – Construction matters involving complex infrastructure and development projects
- Paul’s practice focuses on transactional, project support, and dispute resolution services for construction and infrastructure projects
- He has represented clients in matters involving mega-projects, design-build delivery, and public-private partnerships (P3s)
- His experience includes trial, arbitration, and appellate work involving complex commercial and construction disputes on behalf of contractors and owners
- Paul regularly represents international, national, and local contractors and owners on public and private construction projects of varying size and scope
- His project experience includes bridges, tunnels, highways, power and process plants, airports, utilities, railroads, environmental projects, and high-rise and institutional buildings
- As lead counsel, he has handled delay and extra work claims, wrongful termination matters, and multi-district litigation involving construction and material defects
- Drawing on his litigation background, Paul also advises clients on transactional and general business matters related to construction and infrastructure projects
- His work includes joint ventures, procurement issues, and regulatory compliance
- He frequently provides legal guidance from the pursuit and bidding phase through construction and project closeout
- Before joining Peckar & Abramson PC, Paul was a partner at Berman, Paley, Goldstein & Monte, LLP. He previously served as general counsel to a civil contractor and developer and continues to act as outside general counsel to small and mid-size contractors operating in New York and beyond
- Paul has received professional recognition from a number of legal industry organizations
- He became a member of The Moles in 2017 and serves as one of the firm’s representatives to The Beavers
- He has been included in Super Lawyers, recognized by Chambers USA for construction law in New York, and holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- He has also been recognized by Best Lawyers and was named its 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Construction Law in New York City
- In addition, Paul has been included in City & State NY’s “50 Over Fifty” and “Transportation Power 100” lists
- Paul is active in local and national construction industry organizations and trade associations
- He frequently participates in seminars and has authored articles on construction law, procurement, and infrastructure-related topics
- He is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, where he previously served on the Construction Law Committee and Real Estate Law Committee, as well as the American Bar Association and the Westchester County Bar Association
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