Waymon T. Peer

Associate
Peer Waymon

Waymon Peer serves clients in cutting-edge business transactions and in complex litigation involving a variety of transportation, environmental, and insurance issues. In business matters, Waymon counsels clients seeking agency approval for rail infrastructure projects, guiding them past regulatory and environmental review obstacles. His practice includes merger and acquisition rail projects that raise complex questions, attracting scrutiny from both regulators and third-party groups. Waymon also helps companies resolve complex insurance disputes, recovering millions of dollars in insurance proceeds by pairing cost-efficient strategies with zealous advocacy. Clients value his commitment to protecting their rights, from initial coverage disputes to high-stakes litigation.

Experience

Representative Matters

  • Represented clients in a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental review of a major rail merger proceeding before the Surface Transportation Board
  • Represented a nonprofit client and assisted with briefing that resulted in dismissal of claims under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
  • Represented a national steel fabricator and erector in litigation around the country related to construction accidents
  • Represented manufacturers of food, drugs, and medical devices in numerous coverage disputes in alternative dispute proceedings

Insights

Credentials
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Education

  • J.D. William H. Bowen School of Law, University of Arkansas at Little Rock 2017
  • B.A. Economics Vanderbilt University 2012

Bar Admissions

  • Arkansas
  • District of Columbia

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas

Clerk Experience

  • The Honorable Damon J. Keith U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • The Honorable Raymond M. Kethledge U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • The Honorable Brian S. Miller U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Association of Transportation Law Professionals
  • Member, DC Bar

Community
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Pro Bono

  • Successfully represented a pro bono client in a DC landlord-tenant dispute

Volunteerism

  • Former board member, Arkansas Collective of Teach for America
  • Former instructional coach and mentor, Teach for America