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About Us

Tom Dewey, Dave Pegno, and Steve Kramarsky founded the boutique law firm Dewey Pegno & Kramarsky in 1998.​ We have an established record of successfully representing our clients in complex litigation matters, including trials, appeals, and investigations. Each dispute requires a bespoke approach and does not mandate an army of lawyers or a biglaw “playbook.” We provide a team-based, tailored, and flexible process to working with our clients to reach a successful outcome.

Practice Areas

Our practice areas include: Appellate, Bankruptcy, Employment, Financial Services, Insurance, Intellectual Property and Technology, Internal Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement, Pro Bono, Real Estate, and Securities. The National Law Journal recognizes DPK on its Litigation Boutiques Hot List, a distinction recognizing ten “small but powerful” law firms that achieved significant litigation victories.

Team Members

Our lawyers and staff have a keen understanding of the legal issues our clients face.​ We help companies, individuals, and boards to navigate the intersection of business and the law. Meet the lawyers and staff at Dewey Pegno & Kramarsky who can help you move your business forward.

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News

Chambers USA Recognizes DPK

The Chambers USA 2025 Guide recognizes DPK with a firmwide ranking in the Highly Regarded Table for General Commercial Litigation (NY). Firm co-founder Tom Dewey is also individually ranked for the tenth consecutive year.

According to Chambers, DPK is a “...respected litigation boutique fielding expertise in a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including contractual breaches, shareholder litigation and arbitral enforcement.” 

 

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Insights

Merger Clauses in Draft Settlement Agreements as Expressions of Intent Not To Be Bound Absent a Writing

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By Tom Dewey

Courts typically consider merger clauses in draft settlement agreements as evidence of the parties’ intent not to be bound without a signed agreement. But two recent cases from the Southern District of New York considered this very issue and reached different conclusions.

Awards & Recognition

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Chambers USA

Chambers & Partners recommends us as a leading law firm for New York General Commercial Litigation.

NYLJ Boutique Hot List

The National Law Journal named us to their Litigation Boutiques Hot List.

Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms recommends us for New York City Litigation - Securities, Tier 3.

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers recognizes four DPK partners.

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