Atty. Peter H. Lieberman

Atty. Peter H. Lieberman

Peter H. Lieberman is Co-Chair of the Chicago Corporate & Securities Practice.

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About Peter H. Lieberman at a glance

Peter H. Lieberman is a business and m&a attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter H. Lieberman is Co-Chair of the Chicago Corporate & Securities Practice
  • He has more than 20 years of broad experience in mergers and acquisitions, public company, and hedge fund matters, private equity, start-up and venture capital, and related securities regulation issues
  • Peter brings to his work a diverse transactional background, including a decade-long involvement in hedge fund transactions and securities trading and hedging issues
  • He has been involved in scores of PIPE and registered transactions involving common stock, convertible preferred stock, warrants and convertible debt
  • Peter has dealt with a myriad of structuring and SEC compliance issues related thereto
  • His work has also included involvement in special committee matters, management team matters, start-ups, restructurings, strategic and troubled company acquisition and disposition transactions, private equity and venture fund investments, acquisition and sale transactions, as well as fund formation, lending and financial advisory matters
  • Peter trained at the New York law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, where he was involved in both hostile and negotiated transactions (including proxy contests and the implementation of takeover defenses)

Practice Areas Explained

Peter H. Lieberman's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter H. Lieberman

Where is Peter H. Lieberman's law office located?
Peter H. Lieberman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter H. Lieberman handle?
Peter H. Lieberman focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Peter H. Lieberman go to law school?
Peter H. Lieberman earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact Peter H. Lieberman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter H. Lieberman received?
Peter H. Lieberman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Forty Under Forty," Crain's Chicago Business, 2000
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Winning Deal Team - Distressed M&A Deal of the Year (Over $100mm), 2011 Turnaround Awards, The M&A Advisor, 2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Guide, 2010-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leading Lawyers Network, 2005-2014
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2006-2010, 2014
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
New York, New York State Bar Association

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