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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Firm InformationPositionPartnerFirm NameWalsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesDeFeo v. Quick Chek, 2012 WL 1617419 (Super.Ct May 4, 2012)
Haberkorn v. Marquis Jet Partners, Inc., 2011 WL 5822281 (S.D.N.Y. November 17, 2011)
Bartone v. NetJets Inc., 2011 BL 166821 (D.N.J. June 24, 2011)
Black Sheep Television, Ltd. v. The Town of Islip, 2010 WL 4970766 (E.D.N.Y. 2010)
Duravest, Inc. v. Viscardi, A.G., 581 F.Supp.2d 628 (S.D.N.Y. October 7, 2008)
In Re Optionable Securities Litigation, 577 F.Supp.2d. 681 (S.D.N.Y. 2008)
Luna v. Kemira Specialty Inc., 575 F.Supp.2d 1166 (CD Cal. 2008)
National Utility Service, Inc. v. Huntsman Chemical Corporation, 70 F.Supp.2d 496 (D.N.J., 1999)
National Utility Service, Inc. v. Chesapeake Corporation, 45 F.Supp.2d 438 (D.N.J. 1999)
APC Commodity Corp. v. Ram Dis Ticaret, A.S., 965 F.Supp. 461 (S.D.N.Y. 1997)
Microbyte Corp. v. New Jersey State Golf Assoc., 1986-2 Trade Cas. (CCH) 67, 228, modified, Opinion Dated June 2, 1987 (Lechner, J.)
NYT Cable TV v. Homestead at Mansfield, Inc., 111 N.J. 21. -
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1978, New Jersey
1979, New York
1980, Colorado
2005, Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
MembershipsInternational Association of Privacy Professionals
International Association of Defense Counsel
American Bar Association
New Jersey State Bar Association
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolFordham University
Class of 1978
J.D.
Other EducationBowdoin College
Class of 1975
A.B.
magna cum laude
Legal CertificationsCertified Civil Trial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey, Board on Trial Attorney Certification
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?Peter J. Pizzi is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Does this attorney maintain a professional presence on any social networks?Yes, Peter J. Pizzi has a professional profile on LinkedIn.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Peter J. Pizzi has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP has 33 attorneys at this location.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Peter J. Pizzi attended Fordham University.