Atty. Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr.

Atty. Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr.

Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury litigation, aviation litigation.

Newark Newark 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. at a glance

Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. is a personal injury, litigation, insurance, and aviation attorney based in Newark, New Jersey. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1979), Pennsylvania (1979), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of Pennsylvania (1979). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1978) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Ocean County, New Jersey State. Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury litigation, aviation litigation
  • Peter B. received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Peter B. practices in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New Jersey →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr.

Where is Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr.'s law office located?
Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr.'s law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. handle?
Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. practiced law?
Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. go to law school?
Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr. received?
Peter B. Van Deventer, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1978
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1979
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1979

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