Eversheds Sutherland Adds Litigator Peter Meier in Silicon Valley

Eversheds Sutherland has added veteran trial lawyer Peter Meier as a partner in its Litigation Practice Group in Silicon Valley, continuing the firm’s expansion in California.

Meier, who brings over 25 years of litigation experience, joins Eversheds after a long tenure at Paul Hastings. He has served as lead counsel in complex real estate, environmental, construction, and commercial disputes, representing clients in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration and mediation proceedings.

The firm highlighted Meier’s role in managing high-profile cases, including guiding the developer of San Francisco’s Millennium Tower through litigation involving more than 400 claims and helping negotiate a global settlement. He has also worked on disputes involving large-scale infrastructure projects and energy systems.

Firm leaders said Meier’s addition supports Eversheds Sutherland’s strategic goal of strengthening its West Coast platform. His former colleague, Silicon Valley practice head Bradford Newman, said Meier’s hiring is part of a broader effort to attract top-tier legal talent.

Meier said he was drawn to the firm’s collaborative culture and growth trajectory in California.