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Peter Benner's practice includes commercial and business litigation and dispute resolution. He has experience with resolution of complex business disputes including banking and financial transactions, healthcare, contracts, class actions, unfair competition, real estate, and bankruptcy. He works with clients to direct the litigation process toward constructive outcomes, often using, when advantageous to the client, alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration and mediation.
EDUCATION
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1975
Princeton University, A.B., 1972, high honors
Bar Admissions
Connecticut
Court Admissions
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
United States District Court District of Connecticut
United States District Court District of Vermont
Distinctions
AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Chair, Federal Grievance Committee of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
Special Master, United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
James W. Cooper Fellow, Connecticut Bar Foundation
Executive Board, Georgetown Law Journal (1975)
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association: Health Law Section; Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; Litigation Section
Connecticut Bar Association: Chair, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; Health Law Section; Federal Practice Section
Hartford County Bar Association
Association for Conflict Resolution: Board Member, New England Chapter
American Health Lawyers Association
Community Involvement
The Gathering Place: Chair, Board of Directors (1999-2005)
North Central Connecticut Emergency Medical Services Council: Board of Directors (1980-present) | 