Peter Fischer Black

Peter Fischer Black

Partner at Mills Black LLP
  • Maritime Law, Health Care Law, Insurance Defense
  • California, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Washington
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Peter F. Black is a Partner at Mills Black LLP.

He is an active Proctor Member of the Maritime Law Association and former Chair of the Young Lawyer Committee as well as the Vice Chair to the Website and Technology Committee. He is also a Vice-Chair on the ABA’s Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee. Peter has hosted panels and given numerous presentations on maritime issues including shipowner liability for infectious disease exposure, the legal implications of blockchain in shipping, overlapping jurisdiction between aviation and maritime law, and several presentations on the interaction between offshore wind and maritime law, including the application of the Jones Act and insurance implications for vessel and operator interests.

Peter received his J.D. and Certificate of Specialization in Admiralty and Maritime Law from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans in 2014 where he served as Senior Communications Editor for the Tulane Maritime Law Journal and was a member of the Maritime Law Society and Tulane Inn of Court.

Peter is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, California, Washington, and Louisiana.

Practice Areas
Maritime Law
Health Care Law
Insurance Defense
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 317524
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Louisiana
Louisiana State Bar Association
ID Number: 35660
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Maryland
Supreme Court of Maryland
ID Number: 2406141001
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 5374749
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Washington
Washington State Bar Association
ID Number: 54408
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9th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Mills Black LLP
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Associate
Flynn Delich & Wise LLP
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Education
Tulane University School of Law
J.D. (2012) | Admiralty & Maritime Law
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University of Baltimore School of Law
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Dickinson College
B.A. (2008) | Psychology & Political Science
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Awards
Robert B. Fisher Award
Tulane University School of Law
In Honor of the Founding Editors of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal
Professional Associations
Washington State Bar Association  # 54408
Member
Current
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State Bar of New York
Member
Current
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State Bar of California  # 317524
Member
Current
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Louisiana State Bar Association
Member
Current
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The Maritime Law Association of the United States
Current
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Speaking Engagements
M/V DALI: General Average & Salvage Issues, Norfolk, VA
The Maritime Law Association of the United States
Certifications
Module 3: Underwriting, Loss Prevention and Claims Handling
International Group of P&I Clubs
Module 4: People Risks
International Group of P&I Clubs
P&IQ (old) Module 2
International Group of P&I Clubs
Specialization in Admiralty & Maritime Law
TULANE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
P&IQ (old) Module 1
International Group of P&I Clubs
Websites & Blogs
Website
Mils Black LLP
Blog
NEWS - Mills Black LLP
Social Media
Contact & Map
Mills Black LLP
1215 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 967-4100
Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 AM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed