Atty. Peter A. Schneider

Atty. Peter A. Schneider

Peter A. Schneider is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, appeals, sexual harassment.

Mineola Mineola 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter A. Schneider at a glance

Peter A. Schneider is a Partner based in Mineola, New York, practicing at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, employment, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci (1975), and California (1984). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1974) and Bucknell University (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Mineola, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter A. Schneider is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, appeals, sexual harassment
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from Bucknell University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Peter practices at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP in Mineola, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter A. Schneider's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter A. Schneider handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Peter A. Schneider is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Mineola 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter A. Schneider

Where is Peter A. Schneider's law office located?
Peter A. Schneider's law practice is located in Mineola, New York. The firm is Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter A. Schneider handle?
Peter A. Schneider focuses on sexual harassment, employment, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter A. Schneider practiced law?
Peter A. Schneider has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Peter A. Schneider go to law school?
Peter A. Schneider earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact Peter A. Schneider for a consultation?
You can contact Peter A. Schneider directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter A. Schneider received?
Peter A. Schneider's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1974
B.S.
Bucknell University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci
Admitted: 1975
California
Admitted: 1984

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