Atty. George E. Curtis
George is of Counsel to the firm, concentrating in the areas of legal research, motion practice and appellate work. He has been practicing law for over 30 years.
Attorney · Serving Utica, NY · 58+ Years Experience
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About George E. Curtis at a Glance
George E. Curtis is an Of Counsel based in Utica, New York, practicing at Peter M. Hobaica, LLC. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in New York (1968). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1967) and Syracuse University (A.B., 1964). Active member of Oneida County and New York State Bar Associations New York State Criminal Justice Educators Association. Serves clients in Utica, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About George E. Curtis
- George is of Counsel to the firm, concentrating in the areas of legal research, motion practice and appellate work
- He has been practicing law for over 30 years
- He is past Associate Professor of Business Administration at Onondaga Community College, Assistant Professor of Business/Public Management at SUNY Upper Division College at Utica-Rome, Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice, SUNY Upper Division College at Utica-Rome, Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice, Utica College
- George is currently Dean of the School of Business and Justice Studies and Professor of Criminal Justice, Utica College
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Utica
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 Utica 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.
Utica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Utica-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Utica Choose George E. Curtis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish George E. Curtis's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
George E. Curtis brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Local Presence in Utica
A Utica-based practice means George E. Curtis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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