Peter represents primary and excess insurers in coverage disputes, including claims arising out of professional liability, personal liability, property damage, and cybercrime. He also has experience defending insurers in complex cases alleging breach of contract, bad faith, and unfair competition in actions in federal and state courts across the U.S.

Peter provides specialized advice on discovery disputes and motion practice across a nationwide portfolio of COVID-19 business interruption cases for an international insurance company. His clients include regional, national, and international insurance companies.

Additionally, Peter has represented businesses in disputes involving claims under local housing and building codes, the California Unfair Competition Law, consumer financial laws, and ERISA. He has represented a major financial institution in California probate court in matters relating to administration of trusts.

• Advised cyber-liability insurer regarding late notice defense for claim of intellectual property cease and desist letter, including a significant damages demand.
• Advised cyber-liability insurer regarding multiple claims with multiple insureds relating to ransomware demands arising out of security vulnerabilities that were misrepresented in the policy applications.
• Advised insurer regarding coverage for copyright infringement claim by fashion company under policy containing network security and privacy liability coverage and media liability coverage.
• In Nautilus Ins. Co. v. Access Medical, LLC, (Nev. 2021), briefed a successful certified question to the Nevada Supreme Court recognizing an insurer’s right to recoupment of defense costs expended subject to a reservation of rights following a later judicial finding of no coverage.

• Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch: Insurance Law (2026)