Michael Zisa, Esq., is the Chair of the Surety and Construction Related Insurance Defense Practice Group at Peckar & Abramson, PC. He focuses his practice on construction, surety, and government contracts law. He has successfully represented sureties, general contractors, subcontractors, and owners in litigation before federal and state courts in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia as well as various contract appeals boards and in alternative dispute resolution forums. Although well-versed in the litigation process, Mike regularly assists and counsels clients to avoid litigation when possible through planning and preemptive actions, including contract review and negotiation, contract administration assistance, and claim analysis and development.