Atty. George Peter Zelma

Atty. George Peter Zelma

George Peter Zelma is a lawyer practicing education law, special education, criminal law and 3 other areas of law. George received a B.A. degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 57 years.

New York New York 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About George Peter Zelma at a glance

George Peter Zelma is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at George Zelma. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1969), Arizona (1971), District of Columbia (1973), and California (1975). Educated at Boston University J.D. (—) and New York University B.A. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • George Peter Zelma is a lawyer practicing education law, special education, criminal law and 3 other areas of law
  • George received a B.A. degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • George practices at George Zelma in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

George Peter Zelma's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about George Peter Zelma

Where is George Peter Zelma's law office located?
George Peter Zelma's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is George Zelma. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George Peter Zelma handle?
George Peter Zelma focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has George Peter Zelma practiced law?
George Peter Zelma has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
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Education

Boston University J.D.
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New York University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1969
Arizona
Admitted: 1971
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
California
Admitted: 1975

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