EXPERIENCE
The person behind
the practice.
Trial and appellate experience. A personal law practice serving Hawaiʻi.
- 20+ years
- Legal experience
- Since 2012
- Practicing in Hawaiʻi
- University of Virginia
- Juris Doctor, 2002
Professional background
Peter began practicing law in Texas in 2002 and has practiced in Hawaiʻi since 2012. His practice focuses on civil litigation, land use, land conservation, and transactions. His trial and appellate work includes experience before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court.
He earned his law degree at the University of Virginia in 2002 and a Bachelor of Arts through the Plan II Honors Program at the University of Texas at Austin.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court appearance
On June 27, 2024, Peter appeared with Tom Pierce as counsel for Maui Lani Neighbors, Inc. before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court in Maui Lani Neighbors, Inc. v. State of Hawaiʻi, No. SCWC-16-0000444.
The appeal involved a challenge concerning land use in Maui. The court’s hearing record provides the case background and recording of the oral argument.
View the court’s hearing recordConservation and community work
Peter’s background also includes service on nonprofit boards. He served as a director at large of the Santa Fe Conservation Trust from 2018 through 2025.