Atty. Peter A. Lesser
Listed: Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2005; Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, 2007.
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About Peter A. Lesser at a glance
Peter A. Lesser is a Member based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Sirlin Lesser And Benson P C. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, creditor rights, estate litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990), Pennsylvania (1990), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Southern District of New Jersey and U.S. C (1991). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1990) and Lehigh University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia Bar Association (Co-Chairman, Landlord/Tenant Committee, 1999 Chairman, Commercial Lease Committee, 2002-2006) Villanova Inn of Court. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2005
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, 2007
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Peter A. Lesser is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Peter A. Lesser is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Peter A. Lesser is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Peter A. Lesser is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Peter A. Lesser is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
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.
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