Atty. John Peter Amato

Atty. John Peter Amato

John Peter Amato is a lawyer practicing litigation. John received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About John Peter Amato at a glance

John Peter Amato is a Partner, Litigation based in New York, New York, practicing at Hahn & Hessen LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1986). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Peter Amato is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • John received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices at Hahn & Hessen LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Peter Amato's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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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Where is John Peter Amato's law office located?
John Peter Amato's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hahn & Hessen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Peter Amato handle?
John Peter Amato focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Peter Amato practiced law?
John Peter Amato has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Peter Amato go to law school?
John Peter Amato earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Queens College of the City University of New York
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986

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