Peter J. Harvey is a veteran New Jersey lawyer with extensive experience in both public service and private practice. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Seton Hall University in 1972 and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1975. Harvey spent much of his career as a litigation partner at the Roseland-based law firm Lowenstein Sandler, where he handled complex cases before entering government service. From 2002-09-24 to 2003-01-15, he served as Acting Attorney General of New Jersey under Governor James E. McGreevey, succeeding John J. Farmer Jr., leading the state's top law enforcement office during a transitional period. Notably, he also served as the initial defense attorney for informant Solomon Dwek in a major public corruption case. Harvey has held leadership positions in the legal community, including serving as president of the New Jersey State Bar Association. He was nominated by President George W. Bush for a federal judgeship on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in 2006 but was not confirmed. Throughout his career, Harvey has been involved in notable legal matters, including representing clients in high-stakes litigation, and he maintains an active practice recognized for his expertise in appellate and trial work.