What Peters Hamlin Llc does

Peters Hamlin Law, LLC is a litigation boutique headquartered at 21 Compo Parkway in Westport, Connecticut, founded in 2007 and led by Managing Partner Kristan Peters-Hamlin. The firm provides specialized legal services across eight practice areas: employment litigation (including discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower matters under Dodd-Frank and Sarbanes-Oxley), executive compensation, white collar criminal defense and fraud, civil litigation, advisory/counsel and investigations, defamation, and unfair competition and trade secret disputes. It serves a dual-sided clientele, acting for both plaintiff employees/executives and defendant employers, with named engagements spanning Fortune 500 companies (Wal-Mart, Morgan Stanley, Autozone, NBC Sports, Igene, Allied Domecq) and individual clients across approximately 30 U.S. states in federal and state courts.

The firm operates on a professional services fee model, with revenue derived from legal fees structured as hourly billing, case-based quotes, or alternative fee arrangements depending on matter type; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition is driven primarily by the managing partner's individual reputation, anchored in 33+ years of trial experience, 37 published decisions, prior service as Assistant U.S. Attorney in Washington D.C. (Criminal and Civil Divisions), selection to the Rwanda War Crimes Tribunal, and recurring national media presence on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Bloomberg Business. Notable outcomes include a $5.55 million retaliation verdict against Wal-Mart (2017 TopVerdict.com Top 20 in Connecticut), a $4.5 million settlement for a drowning victim, and a $1.5 million Equal Pay Act/whistleblower settlement for a female executive.

The firm maintains a small employee base of 1-10 and is wholly founder-owned, with no disclosed external investors, parent company, funding rounds, or institutional backing. There is no technology platform, app, or API offering; the business is a traditional professional services practice in which the managing partner personally delivers all services. Recognition includes the 2019 Connecticut Law Tribune Giant Slayer Award, 2017 TopVerdict.com Top 20 Verdicts in Connecticut, 2006-2007 New York Super Lawyers for Employment Law, and 2021 Expertise.com Best Employment Lawyers in Norwalk.

Name

Peters Hamlin Llc

Legal name

Peters Hamlin Law, LLC

Website

https://petershamlinlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Peters Hamlin Law, LLC is a Connecticut litigation boutique led by Managing Partner Kristan Peters-Hamlin, representing Fortune 500 companies, executives, and individuals in employment litigation, executive compensation, white collar criminal defense, and complex civil matters across 30 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services (Employment Litigation)

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

White-Collar Defense & Investigations (BPAHAAAJ)

Keywords

• Employment litigation
• Whistleblower lawsuits
• Executive compensation
• White collar defense
• Civil litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Westport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Employment Litigation: The firm generates revenue through legal fees for representing clients in employment discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, and related litigation matters. Services are provided to both plaintiffs and defendants, including Fortune 500 companies, executives, and individuals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Peters Hamlin Law, LLC is a litigation boutique that represents employers and employees/executives in employment law matters including discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower (Dodd-Frank/Sarbanes-Oxley) and wrongful termination suits, as well as executive compensation and severance negotiations. The firm also handles white collar criminal defense (securities fraud, SEC investigations) and related civil disputes such as defamation, trade secret, and qui tam cases, serving clients throughout Connecticut and nationwide.

Product overview

Peters Hamlin Law, LLC is a litigation boutique providing legal services through eight distinct practice areas. The firm operates as a single integrated legal practice rather than a platform with separate modules. Employment Litigation serves as the core offering, with specialized services in Discrimination & Retaliation and Executive Compensation. The firm also handles Criminal Defense & Fraud (white collar matters), Civil Litigation, Advice/Counsel & Investigations, Defamation Litigation, and Unfair Competition/Trade Secret Disputes. Kristan Peters-Hamlin provides all services directly as Managing Partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Employment Litigation Full-spectrum employment litigation services covering discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower suits under Dodd-Frank and Sarbanes-Oxley, for both employers and employees.
• Discrimination and Retaliation Representation Legal representation for employers and employees in discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims including race, gender, age, disability, and religious discrimination.
• Executive Compensation Legal representation for executives and professionals in employment matters including contract review, severance negotiations, and incentive compensation disputes.
• Criminal Defense and Fraud White collar criminal defense services including securities fraud, economic fraud, computer fraud, export violations, and SEC investigations, for corporate executives and professionals.
• Civil Litigation Civil litigation in state and federal court covering breach of contract, qui tam cases, unjust enrichment, defamation, and wrongful death claims.
• Advice, Counsel and Investigations Employment law advisory services and corporate investigations including harassment investigations, embezzlement probes, and compliance with FMLA, ADA, and Title VII, for employers and executives.
• Defamation Litigation Legal representation in defamation, libel, and slander claims arising in employment contexts, for both plaintiffs and defendants.
• Unfair Competition and Trade Secret Disputes Representation in trade secret theft, unfair competition, noncompete enforcement, and confidential information disputes.

Quantifiable outcome

• $5.55 million retaliation jury verdict against Wal-Mart (one of the largest in Connecticut)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peters-hamlin-law-llc-justia-law-firm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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