Atty. Peter George Berris

Atty. Peter George Berris

Peter George Berris is a lawyer practicing insurance and reinsurance, litigation, product and tort litigation and 5 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 2013, and has been licensed for 9 years.

Washington Washington 9 yrs experience 9 year
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About Peter George Berris at a glance

Peter George Berris is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2017). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2017) and University of Rochester (B.A., 2013). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter George Berris is a lawyer practicing insurance and reinsurance, litigation, product and tort litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 2013, and has been licensed for 9 years
  • Peter practices at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Peter George Berris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter George Berris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Peter George Berris is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Class Action

Peter George Berris is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →

Product Liability

Peter George Berris is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Peter George Berris is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter George Berris

Where is Peter George Berris's law office located?
Peter George Berris's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Shipman & Goodwin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter George Berris handle?
Peter George Berris focuses on personal injury, real estate, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Peter George Berris practiced law?
Peter George Berris has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Peter George Berris go to law school?
Peter George Berris earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (B.A., 2013).
How can I contact Peter George Berris for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 2017
B.A.
University of Rochester
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2017

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