Christopher Bletsch

Christopher Bletsch


Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Recognized since 2021

New York, New York

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Litigation - Construction

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Chris has extensive experience litigating cases in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation, and has tried multiple cases to verdict. His representative matters include many public infrastructure projects, such as water treatment, railway, bridge, utility, transportation, and other public sector projects, as well as a variety of private projects encompassing all types of commercial developments.

Prior to joining Peckar & Abramson, Chris held the position of senior counsel in the Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division of the New York City Law Department, representing and advising City agencies and other public entities in commercial litigation matters, including construction and public procurements in federal and state courts. Many of his cases addressed delay and extra work claims on public works projects including school construction, highways, utilities and other public projects. Chris also provided counsel on public bidding challenges, real estate disputes, contract negotiation, and social service contract litigation.

In addition to his work in commercial litigation, Chris also practiced in the New York City Law Department’s Tort Division, defending the City against various types of municipal liability claims, such as premises liability, labor law, negligent supervision, special duty, false arrest, and civil rights claims. He has tried multiple cases to verdict.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 10th Floor
    New York, NY 10019
Languages
  • English
Education
  • Cornell University, J.D.
  • Georgetown University, B.S.
Bar Admissions
  • New York, New York City Bar Association, Construction Law Committee Member
Court Admissions
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • State of New York

Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Headquarters: River Edge, New Jersey

42 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

21 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 for work in:
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Awards:
  • • New York-Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2015-2016

    • Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch", 2021-2022

Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation

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