Atty. John Peter McEntee
John P. McEntee, Co-Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Long Island office, is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried dozens of cases to verdict and has argued dozens of appeals.
Arbitration & Mediation & More Attorney · Serving Bridgehampton, NY · 40+ Years Experience
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About John Peter McEntee at a Glance
John Peter McEntee is a Shareholder based in Bridgehampton, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Easte (1986). Educated at St. John's University School of Law J.D. (—) and The College at Brockport, State University of New York B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of S. Serves clients in Bridgehampton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Peter McEntee
- John P. McEntee, Co-Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Long Island office, is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried dozens of cases to verdict and has argued dozens of appeals
- Recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America for commercial and business litigation, John represents public and privately-held businesses, financial institutions, professional sports franchises, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals in a broad variety of commercial and business disputes
- He is a past President of the Nassau County Bar Association and chaired its Commercial Litigation Committee
- Prior to entering private practice, John served as an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County (District Court, County Court, and Rackets Bureaus) and as an Assistant Deputy Attorney General with the New York State Organized Crime Task Force
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2025-2026 •Recognized, New York Law Journal, Highest Jury Verdict in New York State ($100,361,000), 2002 •Listed, Herald Community Newspaper, Top Lawyers of Long Island, 2022 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 2007-2010, 2012-2025 •Honoree, Nassau County Bar Association, “Access to Justice,” 2016 •Recognized, Long Island Business News, “Leadership in Law Award,” 2015 •Selected, Long Island Business News, “Who’s Who in Law,” 2015 •Recognized, Touro Law School, “Public Interest Attorney of the Year,” 2011 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Practice Areas Explained
John Peter McEntee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Peter McEntee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bridgehampton.
Business & Corporate Law in Bridgehampton
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Bridgehampton
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Civil Litigation in Bridgehampton
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Bridgehampton
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bridgehampton
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 Bridgehampton 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.
Bridgehampton Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bridgehampton-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bridgehampton Choose John Peter McEntee
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 John Peter McEntee's practice in the field of business, m&a, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Peter McEntee brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and litigation, John Peter McEntee can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bridgehampton
A Bridgehampton-based practice means John Peter McEntee 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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Common Legal Issues John Peter McEntee Handles in Bridgehampton
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