team-member

Peter Billings

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

Peter Billings is a founding partner of Billings, Barrett & Bowman, LLC. He focuses his practice primarily on criminal matters ranging from minor traffic infractions to the most serious cases of murder, as well as a wide range of family matters including divorce and custody cases. He also oversees the firm’s real estate and personal injury practice areas. The common thread throughout Peter’s practice is his representation of individuals and fighting for those who need someone in their corner. Whether a high-stakes criminal case, highly contested divorce, or bitter custody battle, Peter will stand with you. Peter has been responsible for obtaining the highest quality results for his clients both in criminal cases as well as in divorce and custody matters. Whether it is through a plea negotiation, family court mediation, or trial, Peter’s goal is to get you results. He believes there are several keys to obtaining the highest quality results: knowledge, experience, communication, and dedication. These core principals are the guiding factors in his day-to-day representation of his clients and the foundation upon which Billings & Barrett has grown. Peter is a lifelong resident of Connecticut, originally from West Hartford, and now resides in Orange. He received his B.A. in English and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. He received his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law where he graduated cum laude, with honors in his criminal law and advocacy concentration, and was the Editor-In-Chief of the Quinnipiac Probate Journal. After graduating from law school Peter worked as a Public Defender in New Haven Superior Court where he represented hundreds of clients facing misdemeanor and felony cases with allegations ranging from minor public disturbances to violent assaults to felony drug charges. He has also worked at several well-respected law firms handling a wide range of matters including criminal cases, divorce and custody matters, car accidents, slip and fall injuries, and wrongful death cases.He is active in the community and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Creative Arts Workshop, which is a community art school in the heart of New Haven. While away from work, he enjoys the many fine restaurants in and around New Haven, traveling, playing golf, relaxing on the beaches of Martha’s Vineyard, and spending time with his wife, two cats, and dog.  

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Divorce and separation

Family

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Billings, Barrett & Bowman, LLC3651 Main StreetSuite 200Stratford, CT, 06614

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Reviews

anonymous
April 23, 2018

I hired Peter Billings for a traffic violation and my experience with him was everything that one would hope for when hiring a lawyer. When I first contacted him, he got back to me quickly and was confident in being able to help me. Upon first meeting him, for the free consultation, he was nonjudgmental making me very comfortable telling him the complete situation. He also was very interested asking specific details and explained all the possible outcomes and the possibilities of each. I met with other popular lawyers locally and Billings was the most respectful of my time giving his complete undivided attention. Additionally, he is competitive in his pricing and made it clear he wasn’t going to lose a customer over costs. When I hired him, he communicated with me during the entire process and always returned my calls promptly. To top it off, he was able to get the best outcome possible.

Christopher
February 20, 2018

Peter was great from the get go. He broke down the whole process and did all of the leg work making my experience painless. Peter is very knowledgeable and professional and I highly recommend his services.

Christine
February 18, 2018

Peter and his firm were very knowledgeable and understanding to my situation. They were all extremely personable and kept me informed throughout my process. I was always aware of what was happening both in and out of the court room. They by far exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend them.

william
February 15, 2018

i had a Dui, he went thru all my options and we picked the best solution very happy with his service

Kim Watkins
February 14, 2018

Can't say thank you enough. Peter worked very hard on our closing. We bought a strick foreclosure and it was a tough one. One thing after another and Peter stood calm through the whole process. He always was very good about getting right back to us. We highly recommend Peter Billings and his firm. Excellent service. We love our new home. Thank you so much. Loyd and Kim Watkins

Rick
February 14, 2018

Mr. Billings was nothing but a class act right from the start. A very professional a honest man who will try his best to make sure he can get the most effective outcome on your behalf. I had a dui case looking at a 3rd conviction, he did what he could to get it down to a 2nd offender within a month. Had I not chose the deal he would have fought in trial for me without hesitation. I would hire him again in heartbeat and recommend him to anyone not just friends or family. Also always on time Haha,

Anne
February 14, 2018

My husband and I hired Attorney Billings with little to no notice to handle an emergency family matter. Attorney Billings took our case without hesitation and without asking the Court for a continuance. Attorney Billings was prepared and had complete knowledge of our case and its long going history. He was honest, respectful, professional and most of all, supportive. He advised us thoroughly on the law yet also listened to our needs and/or expectations and did his best to resolve the matter with a fair outcome. I would highly recommend Attorney Peter Billings when faced with any legal matter.

Lawrence
December 1, 2017

Peter helped me process and handle a 10 year old warrant that had a very favorable outcome in New Haven. I contacted him after doing some research about some local new haven firms. Peter and his firm stuck out immediately. Mr. Billings was a former Public Defender in the New Haven court system. He never sugar coated anything and was very clear about managing expectations. He has an incredible ability to create the best environment for your defense.

Thomas
June 4, 2017

I have been a client of Peter Billings of Billings & Barrett for the last fifteen months. His brilliant representation recently led to a favorable outcome for me. Along the way his calm, confident guidance and clear, candid advice brought me through bouts of nervousness and confusion every step of the way. He responded swiftly to all my questions and concerns and explained in detail every step of my journey through the legal system. Choosing legal representation is a serious decision. If you find yourself with a Court date you want the best attorneys on your side. Choosing Billings & Barrett will provide the most important intangible you can hope for in a Court room......Peace of Mind. TP of East Haven, CT

Richard
May 28, 2017

We were fortunate to have Peter Billings represent a family member in both the Middletown and New Haven court systems. Mr. Billings was very knowledgeable about the law involved in the cases; was able to explain the options in layman's terms; and was respected by the prosecutors and judges. He is understanding and caring while also holding clients responsible for their actions-a perfect balance! He is client-centered, experienced, and has a talent with building a defense. I would highly recommend Mr. Billings if you are in need of a criminal attorney.

anonymous
April 23, 2018

I hired Peter Billings for a traffic violation and my experience with him was everything that one would hope for when hiring a lawyer. When I first contacted him, he got back to me quickly and was confident in being able to help me. Upon first meeting him, for the free consultation, he was nonjudgmental making me very comfortable telling him the complete situation. He also was very interested asking specific details and explained all the possible outcomes and the possibilities of each. I met with other popular lawyers locally and Billings was the most respectful of my time giving his complete undivided attention. Additionally, he is competitive in his pricing and made it clear he wasn’t going to lose a customer over costs. When I hired him, he communicated with me during the entire process and always returned my calls promptly. To top it off, he was able to get the best outcome possible.

Christopher
February 20, 2018

Peter was great from the get go. He broke down the whole process and did all of the leg work making my experience painless. Peter is very knowledgeable and professional and I highly recommend his services.

Christine
February 18, 2018

Peter and his firm were very knowledgeable and understanding to my situation. They were all extremely personable and kept me informed throughout my process. I was always aware of what was happening both in and out of the court room. They by far exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend them.

william
February 15, 2018

i had a Dui, he went thru all my options and we picked the best solution very happy with his service

Kim Watkins
February 14, 2018

Can't say thank you enough. Peter worked very hard on our closing. We bought a strick foreclosure and it was a tough one. One thing after another and Peter stood calm through the whole process. He always was very good about getting right back to us. We highly recommend Peter Billings and his firm. Excellent service. We love our new home. Thank you so much. Loyd and Kim Watkins

Rick
February 14, 2018

Mr. Billings was nothing but a class act right from the start. A very professional a honest man who will try his best to make sure he can get the most effective outcome on your behalf. I had a dui case looking at a 3rd conviction, he did what he could to get it down to a 2nd offender within a month. Had I not chose the deal he would have fought in trial for me without hesitation. I would hire him again in heartbeat and recommend him to anyone not just friends or family. Also always on time Haha,

Anne
February 14, 2018

My husband and I hired Attorney Billings with little to no notice to handle an emergency family matter. Attorney Billings took our case without hesitation and without asking the Court for a continuance. Attorney Billings was prepared and had complete knowledge of our case and its long going history. He was honest, respectful, professional and most of all, supportive. He advised us thoroughly on the law yet also listened to our needs and/or expectations and did his best to resolve the matter with a fair outcome. I would highly recommend Attorney Peter Billings when faced with any legal matter.

Lawrence
December 1, 2017

Peter helped me process and handle a 10 year old warrant that had a very favorable outcome in New Haven. I contacted him after doing some research about some local new haven firms. Peter and his firm stuck out immediately. Mr. Billings was a former Public Defender in the New Haven court system. He never sugar coated anything and was very clear about managing expectations. He has an incredible ability to create the best environment for your defense.

Thomas
June 4, 2017

I have been a client of Peter Billings of Billings & Barrett for the last fifteen months. His brilliant representation recently led to a favorable outcome for me. Along the way his calm, confident guidance and clear, candid advice brought me through bouts of nervousness and confusion every step of the way. He responded swiftly to all my questions and concerns and explained in detail every step of my journey through the legal system. Choosing legal representation is a serious decision. If you find yourself with a Court date you want the best attorneys on your side. Choosing Billings & Barrett will provide the most important intangible you can hope for in a Court room......Peace of Mind. TP of East Haven, CT

Richard
May 28, 2017

We were fortunate to have Peter Billings represent a family member in both the Middletown and New Haven court systems. Mr. Billings was very knowledgeable about the law involved in the cases; was able to explain the options in layman's terms; and was respected by the prosecutors and judges. He is understanding and caring while also holding clients responsible for their actions-a perfect balance! He is client-centered, experienced, and has a talent with building a defense. I would highly recommend Mr. Billings if you are in need of a criminal attorney.

anonymous
April 23, 2018

I hired Peter Billings for a traffic violation and my experience with him was everything that one would hope for when hiring a lawyer. When I first contacted him, he got back to me quickly and was confident in being able to help me. Upon first meeting him, for the free consultation, he was nonjudgmental making me very comfortable telling him the complete situation. He also was very interested asking specific details and explained all the possible outcomes and the possibilities of each. I met with other popular lawyers locally and Billings was the most respectful of my time giving his complete undivided attention. Additionally, he is competitive in his pricing and made it clear he wasn’t going to lose a customer over costs. When I hired him, he communicated with me during the entire process and always returned my calls promptly. To top it off, he was able to get the best outcome possible.

Christopher
February 20, 2018

Peter was great from the get go. He broke down the whole process and did all of the leg work making my experience painless. Peter is very knowledgeable and professional and I highly recommend his services.

Christine
February 18, 2018

Peter and his firm were very knowledgeable and understanding to my situation. They were all extremely personable and kept me informed throughout my process. I was always aware of what was happening both in and out of the court room. They by far exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend them.

william
February 15, 2018

i had a Dui, he went thru all my options and we picked the best solution very happy with his service

Kim Watkins
February 14, 2018

Can't say thank you enough. Peter worked very hard on our closing. We bought a strick foreclosure and it was a tough one. One thing after another and Peter stood calm through the whole process. He always was very good about getting right back to us. We highly recommend Peter Billings and his firm. Excellent service. We love our new home. Thank you so much. Loyd and Kim Watkins

Rick
February 14, 2018

Mr. Billings was nothing but a class act right from the start. A very professional a honest man who will try his best to make sure he can get the most effective outcome on your behalf. I had a dui case looking at a 3rd conviction, he did what he could to get it down to a 2nd offender within a month. Had I not chose the deal he would have fought in trial for me without hesitation. I would hire him again in heartbeat and recommend him to anyone not just friends or family. Also always on time Haha,

Anne
February 14, 2018

My husband and I hired Attorney Billings with little to no notice to handle an emergency family matter. Attorney Billings took our case without hesitation and without asking the Court for a continuance. Attorney Billings was prepared and had complete knowledge of our case and its long going history. He was honest, respectful, professional and most of all, supportive. He advised us thoroughly on the law yet also listened to our needs and/or expectations and did his best to resolve the matter with a fair outcome. I would highly recommend Attorney Peter Billings when faced with any legal matter.

Lawrence
December 1, 2017

Peter helped me process and handle a 10 year old warrant that had a very favorable outcome in New Haven. I contacted him after doing some research about some local new haven firms. Peter and his firm stuck out immediately. Mr. Billings was a former Public Defender in the New Haven court system. He never sugar coated anything and was very clear about managing expectations. He has an incredible ability to create the best environment for your defense.

Thomas
June 4, 2017

I have been a client of Peter Billings of Billings & Barrett for the last fifteen months. His brilliant representation recently led to a favorable outcome for me. Along the way his calm, confident guidance and clear, candid advice brought me through bouts of nervousness and confusion every step of the way. He responded swiftly to all my questions and concerns and explained in detail every step of my journey through the legal system. Choosing legal representation is a serious decision. If you find yourself with a Court date you want the best attorneys on your side. Choosing Billings & Barrett will provide the most important intangible you can hope for in a Court room......Peace of Mind. TP of East Haven, CT

Richard
May 28, 2017

We were fortunate to have Peter Billings represent a family member in both the Middletown and New Haven court systems. Mr. Billings was very knowledgeable about the law involved in the cases; was able to explain the options in layman's terms; and was respected by the prosecutors and judges. He is understanding and caring while also holding clients responsible for their actions-a perfect balance! He is client-centered, experienced, and has a talent with building a defense. I would highly recommend Mr. Billings if you are in need of a criminal attorney.

anonymous
April 23, 2018

I hired Peter Billings for a traffic violation and my experience with him was everything that one would hope for when hiring a lawyer. When I first contacted him, he got back to me quickly and was confident in being able to help me. Upon first meeting him, for the free consultation, he was nonjudgmental making me very comfortable telling him the complete situation. He also was very interested asking specific details and explained all the possible outcomes and the possibilities of each. I met with other popular lawyers locally and Billings was the most respectful of my time giving his complete undivided attention. Additionally, he is competitive in his pricing and made it clear he wasn’t going to lose a customer over costs. When I hired him, he communicated with me during the entire process and always returned my calls promptly. To top it off, he was able to get the best outcome possible.

Christopher
February 20, 2018

Peter was great from the get go. He broke down the whole process and did all of the leg work making my experience painless. Peter is very knowledgeable and professional and I highly recommend his services.

Christine
February 18, 2018

Peter and his firm were very knowledgeable and understanding to my situation. They were all extremely personable and kept me informed throughout my process. I was always aware of what was happening both in and out of the court room. They by far exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend them.

william
February 15, 2018

i had a Dui, he went thru all my options and we picked the best solution very happy with his service

Kim Watkins
February 14, 2018

Can't say thank you enough. Peter worked very hard on our closing. We bought a strick foreclosure and it was a tough one. One thing after another and Peter stood calm through the whole process. He always was very good about getting right back to us. We highly recommend Peter Billings and his firm. Excellent service. We love our new home. Thank you so much. Loyd and Kim Watkins

Rick
February 14, 2018

Mr. Billings was nothing but a class act right from the start. A very professional a honest man who will try his best to make sure he can get the most effective outcome on your behalf. I had a dui case looking at a 3rd conviction, he did what he could to get it down to a 2nd offender within a month. Had I not chose the deal he would have fought in trial for me without hesitation. I would hire him again in heartbeat and recommend him to anyone not just friends or family. Also always on time Haha,

Anne
February 14, 2018

My husband and I hired Attorney Billings with little to no notice to handle an emergency family matter. Attorney Billings took our case without hesitation and without asking the Court for a continuance. Attorney Billings was prepared and had complete knowledge of our case and its long going history. He was honest, respectful, professional and most of all, supportive. He advised us thoroughly on the law yet also listened to our needs and/or expectations and did his best to resolve the matter with a fair outcome. I would highly recommend Attorney Peter Billings when faced with any legal matter.

Lawrence
December 1, 2017

Peter helped me process and handle a 10 year old warrant that had a very favorable outcome in New Haven. I contacted him after doing some research about some local new haven firms. Peter and his firm stuck out immediately. Mr. Billings was a former Public Defender in the New Haven court system. He never sugar coated anything and was very clear about managing expectations. He has an incredible ability to create the best environment for your defense.

Thomas
June 4, 2017

I have been a client of Peter Billings of Billings & Barrett for the last fifteen months. His brilliant representation recently led to a favorable outcome for me. Along the way his calm, confident guidance and clear, candid advice brought me through bouts of nervousness and confusion every step of the way. He responded swiftly to all my questions and concerns and explained in detail every step of my journey through the legal system. Choosing legal representation is a serious decision. If you find yourself with a Court date you want the best attorneys on your side. Choosing Billings & Barrett will provide the most important intangible you can hope for in a Court room......Peace of Mind. TP of East Haven, CT

Richard
May 28, 2017

We were fortunate to have Peter Billings represent a family member in both the Middletown and New Haven court systems. Mr. Billings was very knowledgeable about the law involved in the cases; was able to explain the options in layman's terms; and was respected by the prosecutors and judges. He is understanding and caring while also holding clients responsible for their actions-a perfect balance! He is client-centered, experienced, and has a talent with building a defense. I would highly recommend Mr. Billings if you are in need of a criminal attorney.