About Peter J. De Frank
Peter J. De Frank hails from Essex County and grew up in Nutley, New Jersey. Since beginning his legal practice in 2008, he has contributed to some of the largest civil verdicts and settlements in the state. Notably, in 2009, he was involved in three of the top twenty verdicts and settlements in New Jersey. Peter's expertise spans motor vehicle accidents, premises liability (slip and falls), trucking accidents, brain injury cases, and negligent security cases.
In 2011, Peter became one of the youngest members of the esteemed "Million Dollar Advocates Forum" after securing a $1,050,000 settlement in a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident case, earning this recognition before turning thirty. Membership in this prestigious group includes fewer than 1% of lawyers.
Since then, Peter has consistently delivered exceptional results for his clients through trials and complex litigation. His recent achievements include some of New Jersey's largest verdicts. In September 2022, he obtained a $2,400,000 verdict for a client with a herniated disc who was rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident. This case was among the first in New Jersey to seek relief under the new "New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act," after the defense made no pre-trial offer.
Also, in September 2022, Peter achieved a $4,550,000 verdict for a special needs woman who fell on a dance floor. Despite no pre-trial offer from the defense, which involved several attorneys, the case was co-counseled with Laddey, Clark and Ryan in Sparta.
Education & Background
Quinnipiac University School of Law, Hamden, CT (May 2007)
- Juris Doctor, cum laude – 3.2 G.P.A.; Class Rank – Top 31%
- Moot Court Honors Society; Top-10 Oralist, Gabrielli National Moot Court Competition
Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL (May 2004)
- Bachelor of Science in Finance, cum laude – 3.63 G.P.A.
- 4.0 G.P.A. in Finance Courses
- Scholarship Athlete, Rowing
- 2004 Outstanding Student-Athlete of the Year
- 2004 Who's Who Award, National Dean's List
Notable Achievements
- $4,550,000 verdict in 2022 for special needs woman (dance floor premises liability)
- $2,400,000 verdict in 2022 for herniated disc motor vehicle accident
- $1,050,000 settlement securing Million Dollar Advocates Forum membership before age 30
- Involved in three of the top twenty verdicts and settlements in New Jersey (2009)
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey (2007)
- Connecticut (2009)
- New York (2009)
Speaking Engagements
- New Jersey Association for Justice Meadowlands Seminar + Boardwalk Seminar: "Getting the Train on the Tracks"
- Connecticut Bar Foundation + Quinnipiac University Law's Speziale ADR Symposium: 2022
Professional Associations & Memberships
- New Jersey Super Lawyers (recognized every year since third year of practice)
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum (youngest member, admitted before age 30)
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- New Jersey Association for Justice
- "Top 40 Under 40" recognition
Areas of Expertise
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Premises Liability (Slip and Falls)
- Trucking Accidents
- Brain Injury Cases
- Negligent Security Cases
- Complex Civil Litigation
- Trial Advocacy
NEED A PROVEN TRIAL ATTORNEY?
As a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum with multiple multi-million dollar verdicts, Peter J. De Frank has the experience and track record to handle your most challenging case. Contact us today.
