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Chaffetz Lindsey LLP Offices
1700 Broadway, 33rd Floor
New York, NY USA 10019
NEW YORK
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Peter Chaffetz
Position
Founding Partner
Career
Over more than 30 years of practice, Peter Chaffetz has first-chaired more than 30 trials and arbitrations and has practiced actively in both New York and California. Prior to forming Chaffetz Lindsey LLP, he served as the global head of litigation for Clifford Chance, leading the firm’s 600+ lawyer litigation practice and serving on the firm’s global management committee. Chaffetz is recognized by independent industry guides as an expert in his field, including being ranked in Band 1 and 2 for Dispute Resolution: Reinsurance and Dispute Resolution: Insurance by Chambers USA, and being listed as one of Who’s Who Legal’s Ten Most Highly Regarded Individuals in insurance and reinsurance law.
Education
- J.D., University of Chicago Law School
- B.A., Harvard College
Lawyer Rankings
United States > Insurance > Advice to insurers
(Hall of Fame)Chaffetz Lindsey LLP, a New York boutique firm, is recognized for its experience in intricate insurance and reinsurance disputes. The practice represents major clients, including some of the world’s leading insurance companies, benefitting from a robust international network and extensive cross-border experience that enhances their capacity to handle multi-jurisdictional disputes. Leadership within the practice is divided among four individuals. Charles Scibetta currently leads several significant cases encompassing mass tort liability, pollution matters, professional sporting industry claims, professional liability exposures, and COVID-19-related property disputes. Working alongside him, Cecilia Moss manages a diverse portfolio, handling issues such as asbestos, construction losses, environmental contaminations, and 9/11-related losses, with a strong record of chairing disputes in state and federal court, as well as domestic and international arbitration. Operating in both New York and California, Peter Chaffetz has first-chaired a number of trials and arbitrations addressing critical issues in the insurance and reinsurance industry, while Steven Schwartz supports the practice through significant trial and arbitration experience, with capabilities extending to handling cases related to mergers and acquisitions of reinsurance companies. Other key contacts include Andrew Poplinger and Erin Valentine, both based in New York.
Lawyer Rankings
- Hall of Fame United States > Insurance > Advice to insurers
- Advice to insurers United States > Insurance