Atty. Peter Berkowitz

Atty. Peter Berkowitz

Peter Berkowitz is a lawyer practicing advanced constitutional law, legal & economic concepts, moral & political foundations of law and 1 other area of law. Peter received a M.A. degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1985, and .

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About Peter Berkowitz at a glance

Peter Berkowitz is a civil rights attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1990) and Hebrew University of Jerusalem (M.A. Swarthmore, 1985). Serves clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Peter Berkowitz is a lawyer practicing advanced constitutional law, legal & economic concepts, moral & political foundations of law and 1 other area of law
  • Peter received a M.A. degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1985, and
  • Peter practices in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Berkowitz's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Where is Peter Berkowitz's law office located?
Peter Berkowitz's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Berkowitz handle?
Peter Berkowitz focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
Where did Peter Berkowitz go to law school?
Peter Berkowitz earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (M.A. Swarthmore, 1985).
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1990
M.A. Swarthmore
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- 1985

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