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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Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2026

07.16.2026

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2026

Archer attorneys Peter Frattarelli and Matthew Nicodemo will participate in the New Jersey State Bar Association's program, "Recent Developments in New Jersey Law 2026.” This program brings together New Jersey's leading legal authorities to share their expertise on the latest developments across a range of key practice areas. Attendees will come away with current knowledge of New Jersey law and practical strategies they can apply across a variety of cases. Peter will serve as program moderator and present the session, “New Laws Affecting Hiring and Recruiting, Wages/Pay Transparency Laws.” Matthew will present the session “Recent Developments in Estate and Trust Law.”...

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Reminder: Significant Changes to New Jersey’s Family Leave Act Take Effect on July 17, 2026

07.15.2026

Client Advisories

Reminder: Significant Changes to New Jersey’s Family Leave Act Take Effect on July 17, 2026

All New Jersey employees face a significant change to employee rights under the New Jersey Family Leave Act (“NJFLA”), beginning on Friday, July 17, 2026. Although much of the fanfare of these changes is related to the process of applying this to more small businesses, other changes involving which employees are eligible for NJFLA leave will affect all employers. These changes – which are not merely rules or regulations but an amendment to the law itself – take effect on July 17th, and businesses should be prepared to feel the impact immediately....

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05.15.2026

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

2026 HR Boot Camp

Archer Labor & Employment attorneys will present the 2026 Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s Annual “HR Boot Camp.”...

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