Biography

Peter Keith joined the firm in 1989 following several years of public service, first as a white collar criminal prosecutor at the Attorney General's Office and then as trial counsel for the US House of Representatives in an impeachment of a federal judge.

Peter concentrates his practice in trial and appellate litigation in state and federal courts. He has handled many complex jury trials and appeals during the course of his career. Peter regularly represents the firm's banking, hospital, college, and governmental clients in a wide range of cases including health care, estates and trusts, education, constitutional and civil rights, employment, environmental, and professional malpractice matters.

Peter has taught civil litigation as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland Law School since 1990.

Education

University of Virginia, BA, 1976; Phi Beta Kappa

University of Virginia, JD, 1980

Court Admissions

Maryland State Courts
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
United States Tax Court

Bar Admissions

Maryland

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association
American Health Lawyers Association
Bar Association of Baltimore City
Federal Bar Association
Maryland State Bar Association

Civic and Charitable Service

Independent College Fund of Maryland, Board of Directors (2000 - 2008)

ACLU of Maryland, Board of Directors (1997 - 2000)

Friends of Gallagher Services, Board of Directors (1998 - present)