Atty. John Peter Collins
Assistant District Attorney, Westchester County, New York, 1969-1970. Circuit Judge, U.S.
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About John Peter Collins at a glance
John Peter Collins is an Of Counsel based in Fishkill, New York, practicing at Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury. Admitted to practice in New York (1969), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1970), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1969) and Xavier University (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations International Association of Defense Counsel, 1985-1999 New York State Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Defense Research Institute, 1985-1999 Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Serands clients in Fishkill, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Assistant District Attorney, Westchester County, New York, 1969-1970
- Circuit Judge, U.S
- Army Trial Judiciary, 1974-1975
- 1976-1977
- Town Justice, Town of Kent, 2000—
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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 attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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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 Fishkill 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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