Peter Karl Tompa

Of Counsel

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Peter Tompa’s practice is devoted to problem solving for individuals, not-for-profits, and corporations, particularly in employment disputes and matters related to the construction of contracts. He also provides advice and lobbying services related to the trade in cultural artifacts.

Tompa has appeared in numerous federal and state trial and appellate courts. He has lobbied members of the U.S. Congress and the Executive Branch in an effort to ensure that his small business clients receive fair treatment from federal regulators. His advocacy has received notice in the media, including the New York Times and the Voice of America.

Prior to joining the firm, Tompa was a partner at the Washington, D.C. offices of Dillingham & Murphy, LLP (2004-2008) and McDermott, Will & Emery (2000-2004). He was an associate senior counsel and partner at Carr, Goodson Warner (1989-2000), and an associate with the New Jersey firm of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman (1987-1988). Tompa also served as a judicial law clerk for Hon. Frank E. Schwelb on both the District of Columbia Superior Court (1986-1987) and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (1988-1989).

Tompa graduated from the Washington College of Law, American University (J.D. cum laude, 1986) and the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (B.S.F.S. 1982). His views about insurance coverage issues and cultural property matters may be found both in print and on the internet.

Contact Information

Peter Karl Tompa
BAILEY & EHRENBERG PLLC
1015 18th Street NW
Suite 204
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: (202) 331-4209
Fax: (202) 318-7071
pkt@becounsel.com