Overview

Peter Farrell is a trial lawyer in the Firm's Washington, D.C., office, where his practice includes litigation matters before federal and state courts across the country. He has represented clients at all stages of civil and criminal litigation, including product liability matters, mass torts, MDL litigation, civil and criminal environmental litigation, class actions and complex commercial disputes. He also maintains an active pro bono practice.

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Recognition

Named a “Future Star” by Benchmark Litigation, 2023–2024

Recognized in The Legal 500 U.S. for Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense: Toxic Tort, 2015 and General Commercial Disputes, 2020

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2006Maryland
  • 2007District of Columbia

Courts

  • United States District Court for the District of Maryland
  • United States District Court for the District of Columbia
  • United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Education

  • The George Washington University Law SchoolJ.D.

    with Highest Honors

    2006

    Order of the Coif

    Managing Editor, The George Washington Law Review

    Winning Team, Van Vleck Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition

    Dean's Fellow

  • Ithaca CollegeB.M.magna cum laude 2000