Peter M. Alter |

Bio

Peter Alter
Partner
27777 Franklin Road, Ste. 2500, Southfield, Michigan 48034
248.351.3000
palter@jaffelaw.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteralter/

Overview

Peter Alter is an attorney in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Emerging & Growth Business, and Real Estate practice groups. He specializes in complex commercial issues, including real estate, banking, restructuring, partnership, insurance, contract, business tort, and minority oppression litigation. He also has significant experience in various types of alternative dispute resolution cases. He tirelessly advocates for his clients’ positions and is ever-vigilant in anticipating pitfalls and challenges that may arise. Through a candid, practical, and client-centered approach, Peter has achieved exceptional results. Peter is known for his excellent judgment and perseverance in every aspect of litigation and has been selected as a top commercial litigator by numerous publications over the past several decades. He also has been chosen by courts and counsel to serve as a facilitator, mediator, or arbitrator in more than 90 cases.

Education & Admissions

Education

· Columbia University Law School--J.D.

· Brandeis University--B.A., Magna Cum Laude; Phi Beta Kappa; Endowed Prize in Politics

Bar admissions

· Michigan

· Texas

Court Admissions

· U. S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

· U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

· U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

· U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

· U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico

· U. S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Affiliations

· Oakland County Bar Association – President (2011-2012), President-Elect (2010-2011), Vice-President (2009-2010), Board of Directors (2002-2012)

· American Inns of Court, Oakland County Chapter – Master/Master Emeritus and Executive Committee (2002 – 2013)

· Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit – President (2004-2007), Chairman of Executive Committee (2007-2010), and Vice-President (1996-2001; 2002-2004)

· Anti-Defamation League (Michigan) – President

· National Anti-Defamation League – Executive Committee and National Board of Commissioners (1982-Present)

· United Jewish Communities – Board of Trustees (2004-2007)

· Children’s Leadership Council of Michigan – Board Member (2016-2018)

News

Recognition

· Named to America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators (2017, 2018, 2019)

· Best Lawyers in America (2007-present and various other editions)

· Best Lawyers in America, Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan (various years)

· Michigan Super Lawyer (2007-present)

· dBusiness Top Lawyer (various years 2010-present)

· Oakland County Bar Association's Frances R. Avadenka Memorial Award (2008)

· Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's Fred M. Butzel Award for Outstanding Community Service (2011)

· State of Israel Bonds, Eleanor Roosevelt Humanities Award (2007)

Practices

· Emerging & Growth Business

· Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution (ADR)

· Litigation—Real Estate and Banking

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