Atty. Peter A. Dunn
Peter Dunn's practice is devoted exclusively to alternative dispute resolution. During the past 30 years, Mr.
General Liability Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 61+ Years Experience
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About Peter A. Dunn at a Glance
Peter A. Dunn is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1965), United States Supreme Court (1965), United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1965), and United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1965). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1968) and Ursinus College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations •Philadelphia Bar Association •Pennsylvania Bar Association •National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter A. Dunn
- Peter Dunn's practice is devoted exclusively to alternative dispute resolution
- During the past 30 years, Mr. Dunn has presided over or conducted more than 3, 000 mediations and arbitrations, ranging from complex litigation to uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
- Honors • AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Philadelphia
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Philadelphia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Philadelphia-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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Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Peter A. Dunn
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. Dunn's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter A. Dunn brings 61+ 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 Pennsylvania, United States Supreme Court, and United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, Peter A. Dunn can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Peter A. Dunn 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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