Atty. Peter A. Hurwitz
Peter A. Hurwitz began his legal career working alongside his father, Martin Hurwitz, and later became a partner at Hurwitz and Hurwitz P.C., a law firm founded by Martin in 1955.
Contract Law & More Attorney · Serving New City, NY · 35+ Years Experience
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About Peter A. Hurwitz at a Glance
Peter A. Hurwitz is a Member based in New City, New York, practicing at Law Office of Peter A. Hurwitz, PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, formation, wills, car accidents, and residential. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1991). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and State University of New York at Oneonta (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New York State Bar Association Rockland County Bar Association Rockland County Bar Association. Serves clients in New City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter A. Hurwitz
- Peter A. Hurwitz began his legal career working alongside his father, Martin Hurwitz, and later became a partner at Hurwitz and Hurwitz P.C., a law firm founded by Martin in 1955
- For decades, the firm provided professional legal services, demonstrating a strong commitment to competence and exceptional representation
- Martin built a distinguished reputation in Rockland County, earning the respect of colleagues, clients, and the courts
- Upon his retirement, the firm's legacy continues through the Law Office of Peter A. Hurwitz, PLLC. Throughout his career, Peter has focused on various aspects of civil litigation
- His dedication to providing high-quality legal services, deep understanding of the law, and personalized client care have led to numerous successful outcomes
- Peter has secured six- and seven-figure verdicts for his clients and has consistently fought to ensure justice is served
- Many clients are referred to the firm by other attorneys or satisfied clients, reflecting the firm’s reputation for excellence in representation
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Peter A. Hurwitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter A. Hurwitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New City.
DUI / DWI Defense in New City
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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 City 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 City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New City-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 New City Choose Peter A. Hurwitz
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. Hurwitz's practice in the field of dui/dwi, formation, wills, car accidents, and residential.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter A. Hurwitz brings 35+ 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 dui/dwi, formation, and wills, Peter A. Hurwitz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New City
A New City-based practice means Peter A. Hurwitz 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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