Biography

A founder and partner of MSSG, Peter uses his unique background as a former CPA at a Big Four accounting firm and his deep experience in substantial family law cases to help clients navigate all aspects of complex divorce and family law matters.

Peter works closely with clients to counsel them through both financial and custody aspects of divorce. He is a tireless advocate for his clients, a creative problem solver, and, when necessary, an experienced litigator.

Peter’s cases regularly involve the valuation of privately held businesses and alternative investments, where he is able to apply his financial and accounting background, and provide his clients with a skill set and perspective invaluable in family law matters. With substantial experience representing high net worth and high profile clients across a broad spectrum of industries, Peter’s family law matters include divorce, child custody and access, spousal and child support, paternity, prenuptial, postnuptial and separation agreements.

Peter has established himself as a leader in the New York family law community. He serves as Chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Family Law Section and was appointed Co-Chair of its Legal Education Committee. On the national level, Peter is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and an active member and leader of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association.

Peter earned his Bachelor of Science in finance and accounting from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. He is admitted to the New York and Connecticut State Bars.

Credentials

Admitted

2007

United States Supreme Court

2005

Connecticut

2004

New York

Education

2003

Brooklyn Law School, JD.

1998

Indiana University, B.S.

Associations

2021-23

Vice Chair, New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section

2015-22

Co-Chair, New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section‘s Legal Education Committee

2016-22

Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

2007-22

Member, Family Law Section, American Bar Association

Awards

2024

Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers in the US

2015-23

Named Top Rated Family Law Attorney by Super Lawyers New York

2011-14

Selected to Rising Stars by Super Lawyers New York

2020

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent,® Peer Review Rating. This is the highest possible attorney peer review rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.

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