LAWYER PROFILE

Peter L Simmons

USA 2026

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: Securities

New York

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Co-head of Fried Frank's Securities and Shareholder Litigation Practice. Represents financial institutions, corporations and directors in major nationwide class actions and multidistrict litigations, in disputes over corporate governance and fiduciary duties, and in numerous cases arising from public and private M&A transactions and corporate investments.

Career

Prior to joining Fried Frank, Mr. Simmons clerked for the Hon. Lawrence W. Pierce on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Personal

JD, Columbia Law School (1987), Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Treasurer and Senior Editor, Columbia Law Review; AB, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Columbia University (1985).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - New York

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Peter Simmons acts for private equity firms, investment banks and corporate issuers in diverse securities litigation concerns, including stock-drop litigation and securities fraud class actions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Peter is a very strong courtroom advocate and is very strong in his knowledge of the facts and the law to gain the confidence and trust of the judge.
Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
Peter is seasoned, effective and practical. He is a great problem-solver who delivers business-oriented solutions.
Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
Peter is an excellent litigator.
Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA