Peter Taaffe handles all aspects of civil litigation, including Jones Act, maritime, negligence, real estate, technology, and commercial claims.  Peter has extensive experience representing clients-- ranging from individuals to Fortune 100 companies--in federal and state trial courts, appellate courts, and in arbitration.   He has experience working at national and local law firms.  He has been repetedly honored for his pro bono work for indigent clients.   Peter also assists with management of the firm.

Peter received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in 1993 and graduated with honors from the University of Houston Law Center in 1997.  After graduating from law school, Peter served as senior briefing attorney to U.S. District Court Judge Joe J. Fisher. 

Representative Matters

• Handled more than fifty cases for Jones Act seaman or other maritime workers, in cases involving blue water seaman, dredge workers and offshore drilling workers.
• Represented plaintiffs and defendants in numerous class action matters.
• Represented Fortune 500 and small businesses in technology and commercial disputes.

News & Seminars

• Judge: FEMA not immune from toxic trailer suits
• Trailer Graveyards Haunt FEMA, Neighbors
• Trailer Makers on Toxicity
• Toxicity in FEMA Trailers Blamed on Cheap Materials, Low Construction Standards
• CDC tests ID sources of fumes in FEMA trailers
• Safety Lapses Raised Risks In Trailers for Katrina Victims

Professional Affiliations

• University of Houston Law Alumni Association, Former Director
• Texas Pro Bono College, 2000 - Present
• Recognized by Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program and Travis County Volunteer Legal Services for Pro Bono Work
• Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Galveston Bar Association

Other Experience

• DuBois, Bryant, Campbell & Schwartz, LLP
• Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, L.L.P
• Gardere, Wynne, Sewell & Riggs, LLP
• Senior Judge Joe J. Fisher, Eastern District of Texas, Beaumont Division, Senior Briefing Attorney