Atty. Peter J. Pizzi
Peter J. Pizzi is a business litigator with over 30 years of experience in commercial litigation, class action defense, internal investigations, internet and IP litigation, and labor and employment law.
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Peter J. Pizzi is a Partner based in Newark, New Jersey, practforg at Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1978), New York (1979), Colorado (1980), and Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Distric (2005). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1978) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of International Association of Privacy Professionals International Association of Defense Counsel American Bar Association New Jersey State Bar Association New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter J. Pizzi is a business litigator with over 30 years of experience in commercial litigation, class action defense, internal investigations, internet and IP litigation, and labor and employment law
- He has handled matters on behalf of corporate clients in a broad array of industries, including pharmaceuticals, finance services, computer technology, cosmetics, industrial equipment, and food service
- Recent highlights include Peter’s pre-discovery dismissals of a $12 million suit seeking to enforce a Venezuelan corporate guaranty against a corporate officer, a putative consumer class action against a retailing client over the portion sizing of its beverage offerings, and another putative class action against a private aviation firm regarding its pricing practices
- He also has lead teams conducting internal investigations on behalf of large public companies
- In addition, Peter has distinguished himself in the field of technology law, regularly lecturing at CLE programs on technology law, writing on cutting-edge issues—such as privacy and cybersecurity, content piracy, and e-discovery—for an array of journals, and consulted by news media for insight regarding technology-related topics
- In addition to holding the CIPP/US certification from the International Assocation of Privacy Professionals, he is the incoming Chair of the Technology Committee of the International Association of Defense Counsel
- Peter has been designated a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, and was most recently re-certified in 2016
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practforg law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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