Peter C. Smart

Overview Peter represents small and mid-sized businesses, individuals and financial institutions in real estate and business-related courtroom matters, both at the trial and appellate levels. Peter also represents creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. Peter feels comfortable and confident in the courtroom. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Peter spent 15 years as a public school teacher, where he developed strong and persuasive public speaking skills, which help when presenting a case to a judge and jury. In addition to teaching in the classroom, Peter also coached football, basketball and cross country while a teacher, and those competitive experiences help in the courtroom as well. When not practicing law, Peter enjoys reading and exercising, including jogging, walking and lifting weights.