Peter A. Tomasi is of counsel and a business lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP, where he is a member of the firm’s Environmental Regulation Practice. His practice focuses on regulatory compliance and renewable energy. Peter has further experience with general civil, commercial and intellectual property litigation.
Representative Experience
*These matters were handled prior to Foley.
Recognition
Peter has been listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2011-2020) for his work with natural resources and environmental law. Peter was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental (2010-2017, 2019-2021) as well as recognized for “Lawyer of the Year” in Milwaukee by Best Lawyers® for his work with energy law (2018). He has also been selected for inclusion in Wisconsin Super Lawyers®–Rising Stars (2008-2012).
Affiliations and Community Engagement
Peter is a member of the American Bar Association, as well as a board member for the Milwaukee Academy of Science. He is also the chair-elect for the Wisconsin Bar Association.
Education
Peter earned his law and master’s degrees from Duke University (J.D., cum laude and M.E.M., 2001), where he was the symposium editor for the Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago (B.A., cum laude, 1997), where he majored in chemistry.
Admissions
Peter is admitted to practice in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, the U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.