overview
Peter M. Vetere is an associate in the Environmental and Real Estate groups. His litigation practice focuses on environmental law, including Massachusetts Chapter 21E governing hazardous materials remediation, stormwater issues, brownfields assessments, wetlands permitting, enforcement, and adjudicatory appeal under the Wetlands Protection Act and Chapter 91, and real estate law, including easement and title disputes, with a particular focus on registered land. Pete also represents clients in complex business and commercial litigation in matters related to real estate, construction, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and advanced technology industries.
Pete approaches litigation like an intricate puzzle to solve and enjoys digging into his clients’ matters, becoming an expert on the finer details to ensure the ball moves forward. “Strategic litigation decisions require deft tactical maneuvers, and plans require implementation,” he says. “I get into the trenches and make sure the everyday work gets done.”
education
J.D., cum laude, Vermont Law School
B.S., cum laude, Natural Resources, Cornell University
admissions
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State of Vermont
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
honors & awards
The Best Lawyers in America© One to Watch, Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental (2024)
Massachusetts Rising Stars (2015-2021, 2023)
Academic Excellence Award in Real Estate Law, Vermont Law School
memberships
Gloucester Conservation Commission, Member
Boston Bar Association, Co-Chair, Environmental Litigation Committee of the Energy and Environmental Law Section (2022-2023)
articles
“Patrick Files Suit Disputing Old Reliable Property Line,” The Provincetown Independent, May 2023
speaking engagements
“PFAS Litigation Update: Exploring the Range of Potential PFAS Claims in Massachusetts”, Moderator and Co-Chair, Boston Bar Association Webinar, May 2023