Atty. Peter A. Gorton
Attorney Peter Gorton is the principal owner of Lachman & Gorton. He has been practicing law for 41 years.
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Peter A. Gorton is a Principal based in Endicott, New York, practicing at Lachman and Gorton Law Office. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on ssd, securities, military, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1976). Educated at Washington & Lee Washington & Lee (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Endicott, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Attorney Peter Gorton is the principal owner of Lachman & Gorton
- He has been practicing law for 41 years
- His primary practice is Social Security Disability which includes hearings before the Administrative Law Judges, but also appeals to the United States Federal District Court
- In addition to Social Security Disability, Peter handles personal injury cases including car wrecks and construction accidents
- Peter brings well over 75 cases a year to the United States Federal District Court and has taken cases to the United States 2nd Circuit Court (one step below the United States Supreme Court)
- For many years, Lachman & Gorton represented lenders, but Peter changed the firm’s mission to represent individuals with disabilities as he found it more satisfying to help those in need. “The most enjoyable work we do is working with those who have disabilities, that are denied their benefits from governmental agencies and bringing those cases before judges to get benefits for our client,” Peter says
- Peter received his undergraduate degree from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, and his law degree from Washington & Lee in Lexington, Virginia
- He has also been involved in the community and served on the board of directors of several organizations, most notably the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier
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Peter A. Gorton's Areas of Practice
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SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
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Peter A. Gorton is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in New York →
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
Peter A. Gorton is one of 8,613 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in New York →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Peter A. Gorton is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in New York →
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 Endicott 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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