Overview
Peter Grabowski is an Associate at Seiden Law who focuses on complex commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, and cross-border discovery. He has played a central role in multiple proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 1782, obtaining U.S. discovery for foreign litigants, and supports Managing Partner Robert W. Seiden in his work as a court-appointed receiver, contributing to a matter that produced an approximately $25 million contempt ruling in the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court.
He is also part of the firm’s regulatory and white collar practice, representing clients before the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of State in sanctions delisting, licensing, and voluntary disclosure matters.
He is a contributing author to the New York International Law Review and a 2026 symposium panelist on sanctions law.
Notable Representations
- Section 1782 Discovery. Played a central role in multiple 28 U.S.C. § 1782 proceedings obtaining U.S. discovery on behalf of foreign litigants for use in proceedings abroad.
- Receivership: $25 Million Contempt. As counsel to the Court-Appointed Receiver, contributed to a matter that resulted in an approximately $25 million contempt ruling against non-party contemnors in the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court.
- OFAC Sanctions: Maritime Shipping. Represents a sanctioned UAE-based maritime shipping company in OFAC proceedings, including delisting, licensing, and voluntary disclosures.
- Executive Order 14024 Delistings. Represents multiple sanctioned individuals and entities designated under Executive Order 14024 in OFAC delisting proceedings.
- Aviation Regulatory Dispute. Represents a U.S.-based aviation supplier in a regulatory compliance dispute with a multinational bank.
- False Claims Act Settlement. Secured a settlement with the U.S. Government on behalf of a Canada-based U.S. Government contractor under the False Claims Act.
Capabilities
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Regulatory Enforcement
- OFAC & Economic Sanctions
- White Collar & Regulatory
- Cross-Border Section 1782 Discovery
- Receivership Litigation
Credentials & Recognitions
Education & Admissions
- J.D., St. John’s University School of Law
- B.S., summa cum laude, St. John’s University Tobin College of Business
- New York State Courts
- New York Federal Courts (Southern and Eastern District)
Accolades & Recognition
- Dean’s Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, St. John’s University School of Law
- Pro Bono Service Award, St. John’s University School of Law
Prior Experience
- Extern, Federal Trade Commission
- Summer Associate, Brewer Attorneys & Counselors
- Student Advocate, Legal Service NYC
- Judicial Extern, New State Supreme Court for the Honorable Joseph J. Esposito