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Peter Stris

Peter Stris

USA 2026

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Stris & Maher LLP
 Stris & Maher LLP

Ranked in 4 practice areas

ERISA Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs

USA - Nationwide

6 years ranked

Litigation: Appellate

California

8 years ranked

Appellate Law

USA - Nationwide

10 years ranked

Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

California

2 years ranked

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USA

Practice Areas

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

ERISA Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs - USA - Nationwide

Star Individuals
Individual Editorial
Peter Stris is noted for his representation of plaintiffs in ERISA disputes. He is especially renowned for his handling of appellate cases.
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Litigation: Appellate - California

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Peter Stris has an impressive appellate practice which sees him making regular appearances in state courts, various federal courts of appeal and the US Supreme Court. His experience spans copyright, trade secrets, ERISA and regulatory concerns.
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Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Peter Stris of Stris & Maher LLP has an established reputation for his prowess in appellate matters, having made multiple appearances before the Supreme Court and wider courts of appeals concerning issues including intellectual property, healthcare, securities law and employment matters.
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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - California

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Peter Stris is an accomplished litigator and trial lawyer noted for his substantial experience in bet-the-company disputes. He has expertise in high-stakes disputes involving trade secrets and copyrights as part of a broader litigation practice.

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Strengths

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  • Peter is one of the smartest lawyers I know. He is exuberant, enthusiastic and great to collaborate with.

    ERISA Litigation: Mainly PlaintiffsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Peter is an exceptionally zealous, tenacious advocate.

    ERISA Litigation: Mainly PlaintiffsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Peter is visionary. He can figure out which cases are going places, then works on them in a way that shapes policy.

    ERISA Litigation: Mainly PlaintiffsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Peter is a brilliant strategist, an excellent negotiator and a really good advocate.

    ERISA Litigation: Mainly PlaintiffsChambers Guide to the USA

  • For someone as renowned as he is, he is very willing to ask questions about things he doesn't know. He is keenly insightful about accessing important issues.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA

  • Peter is simply one of the best lawyers I've ever met, he has it all. He's creative, strategic, effective and unflappable.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Stris & Maher LLP (8)

California

USA - Nationwide

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