Atty. Eric Scott Petersen

Atty. Eric Scott Petersen

Eric Scott Petersen is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, contracts & agreements, project finance. Eric received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.

New York New York 52 Years Experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Eric Scott Petersen at a glance

Eric Scott Petersen is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on contracts and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1974). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1973) and Brown University (A.B., 1970). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Eric Scott Petersen is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, contracts & agreements, project finance
  • Eric received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Eric practices at Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Scott Petersen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Scott Petersen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 New York 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 venue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric Scott Petersen

Where is Eric Scott Petersen's law office located?
Eric Scott Petersen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Scott Petersen handle?
Eric Scott Petersen focuses on contracts, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Eric Scott Petersen practiced law?
Eric Scott Petersen has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Eric Scott Petersen go to law school?
Eric Scott Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact Eric Scott Petersen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1973
A.B.
Brown University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974

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