Peter J. Torcicollo

Peter J. Torcicollo

Litigation - Construction

5.0 (1 reviews)
Newark, New Jersey
34+ years experience
Gibbons PC
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Bio

Mr. Torcicollo has a broad-based commercial litigation practice with substantial trial experience in a variety of forums, including federal courts, the state courts of New York and New Jersey, and both AAA and private party arbitration. He has extensive experience handling construction-related disputes, including contract claims and claims relating to change orders, construction defects, scheduling and delay, construction liens, public bidding, and design. His practice also includes commercial contract disputes, minority shareholder and partnership disputes, restrictive covenant litigation, defense of RICO and class action claims, and labor-related claims in the construction sector.Mr. Torcicollo is Managing Director of the firm and served as the Chair of the firm’s Professional Development Committee and as the firm’s Director of Recruiting, Associate Retention and Lateral Hiring for more than fifteen years. He is a Trustee of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey, serves on the New Jersey Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee (JPAC), and is a former Trustee of the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Torcicollo worked in the construction industry. Mr. Torcicollo has a broad-based commercial litigation practice with substantial trial experience in a variety of forums, including federal courts, the state courts of New York and New Jersey, and both AAA and private party arbitration. He has extensive experience handling construction-related disputes, including contract claims and claims relating to change orders, construction defects, scheduling and delay, construction liens, public bidding, and design. His practice also includes commercial contract disputes, minority shareholder and partnership disputes, restrictive covenant litigation, defense of RICO and class action claims, and labor-related claims in the construction sector.Mr. Torcicollo is Managing Director of the firm and served as the Chair of the firm’s Professional Development Committee and as the firm’s Director of Recruiting, Associate Retention and Lateral Hiring for more than fifteen years. He is a Trustee of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey, serves on the New Jersey Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee (JPAC), and is a former Trustee of the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Torcicollo worked in the construction industry. Mr. Torcicollo has a broad-based commercial litigation practice with substantial trial experience in a variety of forums, including federal courts, the state courts of New York and New Jersey, and both AAA and private party arbitration. He has extensive experience handling construction-related disputes, including contract claims and claims relating to change orders, construction defects, scheduling and delay, construction liens, public bidding, and design. His practice also includes commercial contract disputes, minority shareholder and partnership disputes, restrictive covenant litigation, defense of RICO and class action claims, and labor-related claims in the construction sector. Mr. Torcicollo worked in the construction industry.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Construction

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Construction, Newark (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Newark (2025)
  • Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Construction Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Construction
  • Special Focus: Business Disputes
  • Special Focus: Construction
  • Recipient, The Italian Voice Stivale D'Italia Award of Excellence, 2014
  • AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Listed in Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Construction; Litigation: General Commercial
  • Listed as a “Local Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation
  • Named one of NJBIZ‘s “100 Most Powerful People in New Jersey Business,” 2022
  • Named to the ROI-NJ “Influencers Power List: Lawyers,” 2022
  • Selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers list, Construction Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

  • Bucknell University, B.A., graduated 1991
  • Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 1994

Reviews

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Katherine Williams

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate who delivers results in complex litigation

Our company faced a high-stakes construction dispute with a former partner that threatened to derail a major project. The legal and financial exposure was immense. We turned to Peter Torcicollo at Gibbons, and it was the best decision we could have made. Drawing on his deep experience in both construction and bet-the-company litigation, Peter immediately grasped the technical and commercial nuances of our case. His strategic guidance was clear and decisive, whether in settlement negotiations or preparing for a potential trial in New Jersey state court. His calm, seasoned presence was invaluable under pressure. The matter was resolved favorably, protecting our interests completely. Peter’s recent accolades are well-deserved; he is the consummate professional and a truly exceptional attorney.

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