Peter G. Billings

Peter Billings is an aggressive, dedicated and effective trial lawyer who has successfully fought for his clients in the highest stake cases. Whether it involves a life changing injury or a serious criminal allegation, Peter will fight to get you results while providing compassionate representation. He has obtained significant financial compensation for his injured clients and "not guilty" criminal verdicts for clients charged with serious criminal offenses. His experience and ability to litigate criminal cases make him the right advocate to have in your corner. He believes there are several keys to obtaining the highest quality results: knowledge, experience, communication, and dedication. These core principals are the bedrock principals that Peter uses in his practice of law, the reason he is highly respected by his colleagues, and the approach he brings to every case. Peter is results-driven and his record of success proves it. 

Peter is extremely proud of the firm he has built and takes pride in standing beside his clients in their time of need. He has been recognized in Connecticut Magazine’s Super Lawyer edition as a Rising Star, a Top 40 Under 40 attorney by the National Trial Lawyers, and has a 10 out of 10 rating on Avvo. He received his B.A. in English and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. He received his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law where he graduated cum laude, with honors in his criminal law and advocacy concentration, and was the Editor-In-Chief of the Quinnipiac Probate Journal. After graduating from law school, Peter worked as a Public Defender in New Haven Superior Court where he represented clients charged with a wide range of serious offenses. 

Peter is active in the community and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Creative Arts Workshop, which is a community art school in the heart of New Haven. While away from work, he enjoys the many fine restaurants in and around New Haven, traveling, playing golf, and spending time with his wife, two cats, and dog.

Peter and his wife Kelly, who is also a lawyer, live in Orange with their daughter Kaia, their dog Pablo, and two cats Pippa and Omar. Peter is actively engaged in the community in several volunteer positions and has served as a member of the board of directors at a New Haven non-profit art organization. While away from work, Peter enjoys the many fine restaurants in and around New Haven, traveling, playing golf, and spending time with family and lifelong friends. 

“Stand up for justice and do what is right. Those are our guiding principles. This is not always easy, but that is why we represent our clients. We stand up to the most powerful companies in the world – even when it is hard – because it is the right thing to do. When our firm represents you, we will not back down because it is always worth fighting for justice.”