Peter Smith graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1978 and Rutgers Law School in 1981. He has been a partner at Connell Foley LLP for more than 36 years. He assists clients with the litigation and arbitration of construction disputes in New Jersey and New York. His deep understanding of complex construction issues and applicable legislation has been honed by his experience providing counsel in regard to a broad range of public and private construction projects.
Peter has served on a variety of construction industry arbitration panels, deciding claims involving major commercial, public and quasi-public construction projects and surety matters. He has been Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Civil Trial Attorney.
Peter moved to Darien in August, 2024 from Mendham, New Jersey, where he raised his family. His wife passed in 2020. His two married daughters and grandchildren live on the upper west side of Manhattan. He enjoys live music, theater, cycling, hiking and travel.