R. Peter Fontaine is the founder and managing partner of NewGate Law. He has served as chief legal counsel for professional services firms for nearly three decades. Before establishing NewGate Law, Peter held the general counsel posts at RSM US LLP and American Express Tax and Business Services. Peter was also a partner at Arthur Andersen LLP, where he managed the legal support for its global business consulting and attest practices. Prior to entering the accounting industry, Peter had a lengthy career at Maynard, Massachusetts based Digital Equipment Corporation, and was general counsel of its professional services division. Peter is an honors graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and the New England School of Law, both in the Boston area.

Peter is a member of the American Bar Association, Association of Corporate Counsel, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 

Peter can be reached at (312) 626-2791 or at pfontaine@newgate.law