Peter C. McGivney

Peter C. McGivney is a partner at Berger McDermott LLP in Wilmington, Delaware. Their practice focuses on corporate and commercial litigation with a focus on insurance coverage disputes. McGivney represents corporate policyholders in complex insurance coverage matters and handles a broad range of corporate and commercial disputes. Their work includes indemnification and advancement, fiduciary-duty claims, contract disputes, dissolution matters, software and construction issues, and Delaware counsel roles in intellectual property and bankruptcy-related litigation. McGivney focuses on the governing law, the relevant facts, and the practical objectives that shape each engagement.

McGivney earned a J.D., cum laude, from Widener University Delaware Law School and a B.A. from the University of Delaware. Their Delaware legal education and litigation experience provide a foundation for analyzing insurance policies, corporate rights, contractual duties, and the procedural requirements of state and federal cases. That training supports the research, analysis, writing, and practical judgment required in McGivney’s current practice.

McGivney’s experience includes insurance coverage disputes, advancement and indemnification matters, fiduciary and contract claims, dissolution cases, software and construction disputes, and Delaware counsel assignments. Their practice spans both core corporate litigation and specialized coverage matters for businesses seeking to enforce policy rights. Through this work, McGivney has developed familiarity with the procedures, documents, and legal standards that commonly shape these matters.

Peter C. McGivney continues to represent clients in significant Delaware commercial and insurance disputes. Their practice reflects a continuing focus on integrating insurance-policy analysis with Delaware corporate and commercial litigation strategy. In insurance coverage and business disputes, McGivney works to identify the material issues, explain available options clearly, and keep the legal strategy tied to practical client needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Berger McDermott LLP
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• Delaware
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Widener University Delaware Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University of Delaware
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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