Erin L. Peters is senior counsel in Tressler's Litigation Practice Group in our Morristown, New Jersey office. Erin's practice focuses on the representation of insurers and insureds in both state and federal courts. Erin has 15 years of experience litigating complex defense matters in New Jersey and New York. Her extensive litigation experience includes handling complex defense and coverage matters in various practice areas, including premises liability, products liability, automobile negligence, wrongful death, dram shop, professional liability, intentional torts and employment practices liability.
Erin received her B.A from The Pennsylvania State University with Dean’s List Honors and her J.D. from New England Law, Boston with Dean’s List Honors.
Where are you from?
I am from Teaneck, NJ. I met my husband in law school in Boston, MA and we settled in Union County, NJ, when I took my first job as an attorney.
What was your first job?
I worked for St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in its Bogota, NJ office. I was young at the time, but my mother was the bookkeeper.
Do you have any hidden talents and/or unique hobbies?
I enjoy all things winter. I am a former competitive figure skater and raced for Penn State on its ski team.
What is on your bucket list?
I want to go skiing in the Swiss Alps.
Why did you decide to become an attorney?
I was in the debate club in high school and was enamored with the idea that I could win an argument by finding a lesser-known case or a simple sentence that proved my point.
What does a typical workday look like for you?
It depends on the day! Some days are spent in the office, while others can be on-site visiting with a client or representing a client in court. I enjoy the variety of tasks.
Why did you choose your areas of practice?
I have made a career in civil litigation on the defense side. I like the fast-paced environment and the assortment of matters I handle. There is always something new to learn.
What do you like most about Tressler?
I enjoy working for a national firm but still experience the feel of a smaller office. My colleagues in the Morristown, NJ office are great.
What are you most proud of, professionally and/or personally?
The way I multitask! I work fulltime, have three children and pursue my interests. Somehow it all gets done!
Tell us something else that we would not know about you.
I believe in giving back and doing good for others. I have been involved in Project Purple, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to creating a world without pancreatic cancer. I joined the organization in 2023 after losing a friend to pancreatic cancer. Since then, I am honored to serve as an Ambassador. I ran two marathons (hi, Chicago!) to fundraise for their efforts and I even hosted an inaugural charity event called “The Project Purple Pretzel Run,” last summer. This 5k event, which had numerous sponsors and sold-out attendance, raised over $18,000.00 for Project Purple in honor of my friend. It received local news coverage and was a beautiful celebration for a great cause. We are currently working hard to bring back this event in 2025. I am so proud of what we have accomplished so far and am looking forward to what lies ahead.
