Education
- University of Virginia, B.A., with distinction
- University of Texas, J.D., with honors
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1985
- Pennsylvania, 2008
- Louisiana, 2013
Peter specializes in civil trials, including the defense of serious toxic tort matters and in particular asbestos-related cancer cases. His practice also includes commercial litigation, personal injury, and wrongful death cases in which he represents plaintiffs and defendants.
Professional Recognition
- A 29-year representation as a primary trial counsel nationwide for a major defendant in asbestos litigation; responsible for all aspects of defense, including trials, appeals, case resolution and management of litigation
- Representation of plaintiffs in major personal injury and wrongful death cases
- Representation of federal agency in nine-figure contract dispute
- Representation of large corporation in international arbitration against foreign country
- Prosecution of trademark infringement claim on behalf of major Dallas corporation
- Representation of defendants involved in serious product liability actions regarding a number of different types of products, including vehicles
- Analysis and review of company materials and documents to formulate a uniform strategy to defend the company in premises liability litigation in a number of jurisdictions
News & Knowledge
- July 31, 2019
Defense Verdict in Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Peter Moir Joins the Firm as Partner in New Orleans
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Professional Recognition
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating
Speaking Engagements
- “The Bankruptcy Effect and How to Offset It,” Defense Asbestos Litigation Seminar (DALS), Nashville, Tennessee, July 2018
Pro Bono & Community Service
- Mr. Moir handled pro bono a habeas corpus death penalty case
- CASA, volunteer
Previous Experience
- Peter has represented companies involved in asbestos-related cases since the late 1980’s and has tried numerous cases to verdict in courts in a number of different states. He has developed and worked with a number of different expert witnesses involved in the asbestos litigation and has served as liaison counsel on behalf of defendants and as national trial counsel for a company in the litigation. Peter also has defended companies involved in a variety of product liability matters and represented plaintiffs in commercial and personal injury litigation.