Peter Artese

P.J. Artese is a trial lawyer with a wide-ranging corporate litigation practice, with a particular emphasis on representing clients in pre- and post-closing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) disputes. He regularly represents clients in courts around the country in cases involving indemnification, earn-out, breach of contract and fraud disputes arising out of public company and private equity M&A transactions.

P.J. also has significant experience defending companies and their executives against allegations of breaches of fiduciary duty in shareholder derivative and corporate governance disputes arising under Delaware law and violations of federal securities laws. P.J. further regularly represents M&A transaction liability insurers in disputes arising under representations and warranties insurance, including both during pre-dispute investigations, as well as arbitrations over coverage afforded by representations and warranties insurance policies.

P.J. maintains an active pro bono practice, having represented clients in post-divorce litigation proceedings, criminal appeals, and immigration matters.