Peter D’Arcangelo is a partner in the Newark office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Long-Term Care Practice. Mr. D’Arcangelo focuses his practice on the defense of long-term care and assisted living facilities. He has represented numerous facilities in claims involving decubitus ulcers, falls, medication errors, dehydration/malnutrition, tracheostomy management, and premises liability.

Prior to joining Lewis Brisbois, Mr. D'Arcangelo concentrated his practice on defending various healthcare facilities, retail stores, and financial institutions in complex medical malpractice, premises liability and personal injury claims. Mr. D'Arcangelo is experienced in representing clients in all aspects of litigation, including taking depositions, preparing and arguing various motions, drafting Appellate and Federal Court briefs, and obtaining favorable settlements and outcomes on behalf of his clients.

Mr. D’Arcangelo clerked for the Honorable Anthony J. Mellaci, Jr., J.S.C. in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As a law clerk, Mr. D’Arcangelo managed the judge’s motion calendar and was responsible for conducting legal research and drafting written decisions on various evidentiary and discovery related matters. During his clerkship, Mr. D’Arcangelo also became certified as a New Jersey mediator and conducted mediation conferences between litigants to facilitate settlement. Most recently, Mr. D’Arcangelo has been recognized as a “New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star” in the area of Personal Injury General Defense issued by Thomson Reuters.

Prior Experience

Admissions

• State Bar Admissions
  • New Jersey
• United States District Courts
  • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Admissions

New Jersey

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Associations

Monmouth County Bar Association

Awards & Honors

Listed in Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" — Elder Law, 2023 – 2024

Recognized as a “New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star” in the areas of Personal Injury General Defense and Medical Malpractice Defense, 2018 – 2020

*The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection and methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Education

Widener University School of Law

Juris Doctor with Pro Bono Distinction, 2014

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science, Economics, 2011