Atty. Peter A Cross
Peter A Cross is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, contracts & agreements, china practice and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
China Practice & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 53+ Years Experience
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About Peter A Cross at a Glance
Peter A Cross is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Eaton & Van Winkle LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1972) and Fordham University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter A Cross
- Peter A Cross is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, contracts & agreements, china practice and 3 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Peter practices at Eaton & Van Winkle LLP in New York, NY
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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 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Peter A Cross
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 Peter A Cross's practice in the field of contracts, business, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter A Cross brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Peter A Cross can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and litigation, Peter A Cross can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Peter A Cross 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 Peter A Cross Handles in New York
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