Peter L. Frattarelli

Partner

Overview

As Chair of Archer’s Labor & Employment Group, Peter is known for his tireless advocacy on behalf of his clients. Representing management and employers in labor and employment litigation and proceedings, he takes on his clients' needs and causes as if they were his own and dedicates himself to their goals and desired outcome. A tenacious litigator, Peter has extensive experience defending employers and individuals against harassment and discrimination lawsuits, including claims for race, gender, sex, disability, national origin and age discrimination.

In all cases, Peter puts his clients first, solving problems and removing obstacles so they can accomplish their objectives. His management defense experience has been in a wide variety of contexts, including unlawful discipline, wrongful termination, and retaliation and “whistleblower” claims. He has wide-ranging experience defending employers against claims of failure to accommodate the needs of disabled persons, as well as several cases that sought to extend the disability protection laws against employers and places of public accommodation.

Peter welcomes the opportunity to face and resolve conflicts. With an extensive labor law background, he represents and provides advice to employers on matters ranging from day-to-day wage and salary issues to actions and proceedings involving labor organizations. This includes the defense and prosecution of unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board, as well as representing employers involved in union election campaigns. He has also successfully represented employers in proceedings in state and federal court seeking to enjoin union picketing. In addition, Peter defends individual employee grievances filed before neutral arbitration panels. He also has negotiated for, and counseled, management during union collective bargaining agreements for private and public sector employers.

An essential element of Peter’s practice is service that goes beyond litigating a case. He is committed to keeping his clients fully informed and creating a roadmap for their future success. Clients look to Peter to help them anticipate issues before they arise. One way he does this is to conduct harassment and discrimination training for employers across the country.

Peter is a national lecturer and author. Over the years, he has spoken at dozens of seminars on myriad of labor and employment topics for a variety of professional organizations, including the National Business Institute, Sterling Education Services, and Lorman Education Services.

Representative Experience

Received defense verdict in New Jersey state court for employer and owner in disability harassment and discrimination case against medical practice.
Received defense verdict in federal court for District of New Jersey in whistleblowing case brought by employee of energy subsidiary of Fortune 500 electrical and energy utility company.
Received defense jury verdict in New Jersey state court in three-week whistleblower case filed against Fortune 500 laboratory testing company.

Credentials

Education

Widener University Delaware Law School, JD, magna cum laude
Drexel University, BS, Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Supreme Court

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Labor and Employment in New Jersey and Italy

10.15.2025

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

Labor and Employment in New Jersey and Italy

Peter Frattarelli, partner and chair of Archer’s Labor and Employment Group, will moderate “Labor and Employment in New Jersey and Italy” at the NJSBA 2025 Mid-Year Meeting. The panel will feature attorneys from both regions discussing similarities and differences in labor and employment law, alongside judges, scholars, and thought leaders offering insight into the latest developments in the law with an Italian twist. ...

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Labor and Employment Law Update – Summer 2025 Edition

08.21.2025

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

Labor and Employment Law Update – Summer 2025 Edition

As part of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2025 Summer CLE Conference, Peter Frattarelli, chair of Archer’s Labor & Employment Group, will serve as a moderator and speaker for the session “Labor and Employment Law Update – Summer 2025 Edition.” Peter and a panel of seasoned practitioners will cover the latest legal developments, case law updates, and workplace trends shaping employment law today. The program will provide attorneys with critical insights into recent decisions and evolving legal standards that are directly impacting employers and employees across New Jersey....

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Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2025

07.22.2025

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2025

Archer attorneys Peter Frattarelli and Matthew Nicodemo will be speaking at the New Jersey State Bar Association program “Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2025.” Peter will serve as moderator of the program and will present on severance agreements, plant closures, mass layoffs, and New Jersey’s law on mandatory severance, offering insights into evolving obligations for employers. Matthew will present on recent developments in estate and trust law, addressing key updates that impact estate planning and fiduciary matters across the state....

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