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About Bruce A. Petito at a glance
Bruce A. Petito is a Member based in Poughkeepsie, New York, practicing at Petito & Petito, LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1973) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dutchess County and New York State Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Serands clients in Poughkeepsie, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Bruce A. Petito is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, car accidents and 1 other area of law
- Bruce received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Bruce practices at Petito & Petito, LLP in Poughkeepsie, NY
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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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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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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Poughkeepsie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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