Atty. Peter A. Destaffan

Atty. Peter A. Destaffan

Peter A. Destaffan is a lawyer practicing general corporate, environmental law.

Syracuse Syracuse 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Peter A. Destaffan at a glance

Peter A. Destaffan is an Atty. based in Syracuse, New York. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business and environmental. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1995). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1995) and Colgate University (B.A. Biology, 1985). Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter A. Destaffan is a lawyer practicing general corporate, environmental law
  • Peter A. received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1985, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Peter A. practices in Syracuse, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter A. Destaffan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter A. Destaffan 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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Syracuse 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 Peter A. Destaffan's law office located?
Peter A. Destaffan's law practice is located in Syracuse, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter A. Destaffan handle?
Peter A. Destaffan focuses on business, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter A. Destaffan practiced law?
Peter A. Destaffan has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Peter A. Destaffan go to law school?
Peter A. Destaffan earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Biology, 1985).
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Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 1995
B.A. Biology
Colgate University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1995

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