Pete Nanov defends clients involved in complex commercial disputes and consumer financial services litigation. He handles cases in federal and state courts, from preliminary motions hearings and discovery motion hearings through to trials, post-trial hearings, and appeals.
As part of his work in commercial and consumer financial services litigation, Peter has experience in matters involving breach of contract, negligence, enforcement of international judgments, choice of law issues, coverage defenses for property damage claims, copyrightability and fair use, and tax appeal standing.
Credit card companies, finance companies, credit unions, and debt purchasers rely on Pete to assist with litigation matters involving creditors’ rights and creditors’ defense. He also handles cases involving bank fee practices, lending discrimination, telemarketing practices and debt collection.
Pete has been named to The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list for Commercial Litigation since 2022.
Commercial Litigation
Select work includes:
- Obtained a judgment as a matter of law after two days of trial, on behalf of a top electrical contractor in the United States, in a subrogation action involving claims for breach of contract and negligence resulting in property damage.
- Obtained a unanimous decision, from the Maryland Court of Appeals, on behalf of a Maryland-based credit union in a matter involving a Maryland court’s jurisdiction over property outside the State of Maryland.
- Drafted motions regarding choice of law, venue, and summary judgment on behalf of a multinational manufacturing conglomerate in a multi-district litigation pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
Consumer Financial Services Litigation
Select work includes:
- Defended a regional bank in a class action litigation concerning the bank’s fee practices.
- Obtained summary judgment, prior to class certification, on behalf of a property management company in a putative class action for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
- Obtained a dismissal, on behalf of a multinational payment card services company, of claims involving violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Consumer Financial Protection Act, and regulatory consent orders.
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Degrees
- J.D., William & Mary Law School, 2012
- Articles Editor, William & Mary Business Law Review
- B.A., magna cum laude, Dickinson College, 2009
Honors & Awards
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list, Commercial Litigation, 2022 to present
- Selected as a Rising Star in Civil Litigation by Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, 2018-2022