Atty. Jeffrey Allen Petit

Atty. Jeffrey Allen Petit

Jeffrey Allen Petit is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial, retail/hospitality. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Newark Newark 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey Allen Petit at a glance

Jeffrey Allen Petit is a Partner based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at McCarter & English, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1996) and New York (1999). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and New York University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jeffrey Allen Petit is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial, retail/hospitality
  • Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Jeffrey practices at McCarter & English, LLP in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Allen Petit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey Allen Petit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jeffrey Allen Petit

Where is Jeffrey Allen Petit's law office located?
Jeffrey Allen Petit's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is McCarter & English, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Allen Petit handle?
Jeffrey Allen Petit focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Jeffrey Allen Petit practiced law?
Jeffrey Allen Petit has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Jeffrey Allen Petit go to law school?
Jeffrey Allen Petit earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Jeffrey Allen Petit for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
New York University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1999

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