Peter B. Maretz

Peter Maretz is a principal in the San Diego, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. A trusted advocate in high-stakes litigation, Peter brings three decades of experience as a trial lawyer, along with many successful verdicts and arbitration awards, to defending wage and hour disputes, PAGA claims, and cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination, and disability compliance. 

Raised by a father who was an attorney, Peter essentially lived the law and learned early on that the cornerstone of good lawyering meant not only applying the law strategically to drive successful outcomes, but to bring clients peace of mind by minimizing risk and maximizing their goals. 

Outside the courtroom, Peter guides employers in the hospitality, transportation/logistics and life sciences industries through complex employment matters, fostering strong workplace cultures in partnership with globally recognized brands. In this capacity, he has served as outside general counsel to several organizations, including a London-based hospitality company and its two premier Five-Star hotel properties in Southern California. He applies this partnership approach to all his client relationships, working with employers to understand and support their brand and culture through legally sound polices and compliance programs, creating stable employee-employer relationships and aligning legal strategies with business objectives, ensuring practical and impactful solutions. 

While Peter has dedicated his professional life to the law, he is equally dedicated to experiencing life beyond the four walls of his office and enjoys traveling the world with his wife, skiing, scuba diving, playing the guitar, and cooking.

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

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