Atty. Peter Joseph Maher

Atty. Peter Joseph Maher

Peter Joseph Maher is a lawyer practicing education, labor, employment and benefits, public schools and 6 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 2005, and has been licensed for 14 years.

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Profile Summary

About Peter Joseph Maher at a glance

Peter Joseph Maher is an Associate based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, civil rights, and education. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2012) and Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circu (2013). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Lehigh University (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Joseph Maher is a lawyer practicing education, labor, employment and benefits, public schools and 6 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 2005, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Peter practices at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Joseph Maher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Joseph Maher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Peter Joseph Maher is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Peter Joseph Maher is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Joseph Maher

Where is Peter Joseph Maher's law office located?
Peter Joseph Maher's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Shipman & Goodwin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Joseph Maher handle?
Peter Joseph Maher focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Peter Joseph Maher practiced law?
Peter Joseph Maher has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Peter Joseph Maher go to law school?
Peter Joseph Maher earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Peter Joseph Maher for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 2012
B.A.
Lehigh University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2012
Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circu
Admitted: 2013

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