George C. Baldwin

George C. Baldwin

Construction Law

4.0 (1 reviews)
Austin, Texas
46+ years experience
Peckar & Abramson PC
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111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1010, Austin, TX 78701
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Bio

George Baldwin is Managing Partner for the firm’s Austin office. George focuses his practice on the resolution of commercial disputes through litigation, mediation, and arbitration. He is consistently called upon by top decision makers for his depth of knowledge and ability to resolve complicated construction-related problems in a cost-effective and business-oriented manner.George has extensive experience in cases involving scheduling problems, acceleration, delays, defective construction, and defective and ambiguous plans and specifications. George also serves as an arbitrator and mediator for the Washington, D.C. and Dallas, Texas offices of the American Arbitration Association and for private parties.Over the course of his career, George has handled an impressive range of complex, high-profile projects. He has successfully represented both public and private sector clients, including a U.S. city in a complex litigation involving the construction of a civic center, as well as a general contractor in a substantial multi-party litigation against a regional public transit company.George has served on the Texas Building Branch Legislative Committee and is the former Chair of the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. He is the co-author of the Builders and Contractor’s Handbook of Construction Claims, published by Prentice Hall, and editor of The Basics Book soon to be published by the Texas Institute of Continuing Legal Education in conjunction with the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. George frequently lectures on a variety of construction-related topics, both in the U.S. and abroad. George Baldwin is Managing Partner for the firm’s Austin office. George focuses his practice on the resolution of commercial disputes through litigation, mediation, and arbitration. He is consistently called upon by top decision makers for his depth of knowledge and ability to resolve complicated construction-related problems in a cost-effective and business-oriented manner.George has extensive experience in cases involving scheduling problems, acceleration, delays, defective construction, and defective and ambiguous plans and specifications. George also serves as an arbitrator and mediator for the Washington, D.C. and Dallas, Texas offices of the American Arbitration Association and for private parties.Over the course of his career, George has handled an impressive range of complex, high-profile projects. He has successfully represented both public and private sector clients, including a U.S. city in a complex litigation involving the construction of a civic center, as well as a general contractor in a substantial multi-party litigation against a regional public transit company.George has served on the Texas Building Branch Legislative Committee and is the former Chair of the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. He is the co-author of the Builders and Contractor’s Handbook of Construction Claims, published by Prentice Hall, and editor of The Basics Book soon to be published by the Texas Institute of Continuing Legal Education in conjunction with the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. George frequently lectures on a variety of construction-related topics, both in the U.S. and abroad. George Baldwin is Managing Partner for the firm’s Austin office. George also serves as an arbitrator and mediator for the Washington, D.C. and Dallas, Texas offices of the American Arbitration Association and for private parties. Over the course of his career, George has handled an impressive range of complex, high-profile projects. He has successfully represented both public and private sector clients, including a U.S. city in a complex litigation involving the construction of a civic center, as well as a general contractor in a substantial multi-party litigation against a regional public transit company. George has served on the Texas Building Branch Legislative Committee and is the former Chair of the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. He is the co-author of the Builders and Contractor’s Handbook of Construction Claims, published by Prentice Hall, and editor of The Basics Book soon to be published by the Texas Institute of Continuing Legal Education in conjunction with the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. George frequently lectures on a variety of construction-related topics, both in the U.S. and abroad.

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Construction Law, Austin (2014)
  • Recognized: Construction Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Construction
  • Best Lawyers, 2009-2025
  • Best Lawyers, “Lawyer of the Year” in Construction Law – Austin region, 2014
  • Chambers USA, Eminent Practitioner - Construction Law, Texas, 2020-2025
  • Charter Fellow, Construction Lawyers Society of America
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated
  • Texas Super Lawyers, 2004-2024
  • Who’s Who Legal: Construction, 2021-2022

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009

Education

  • Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1979
  • Trinity College, B.A.

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Angela Miller

2 weeks ago

A seasoned and effective advocate for complex construction disputes

Our company engaged George Baldwin after a significant payment dispute arose with a general contractor on a multi-family development project in Central Texas. From our initial consultation, it was clear we were dealing with an attorney of immense experience. His 46-year career, particularly his deep focus on construction law and dispute resolution, gave our leadership team immediate confidence. He didn't just recite legal principles; he explained the practical realities of litigation, mediation, and arbitration, helping us chart a strategic course. His recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' in this field was evident in his nuanced understanding of both contract language and industry standards. George and his team at Peckar & Abramson were thorough and ultimately secured a very favorable settlement through mediation, saving us considerable time and expense versus a full trial. The one area where we occasionally felt a slight delay was in email response times during non-critical phases, which we understand given his role as Managing Partner. Overall, George C. Baldwin is a formidable and knowledgeable attorney. We would not hesitate to recommend him for any complex commercial or construction-related legal challenge.

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