Atty. Peter Bryce Shawhan

Atty. Peter Bryce Shawhan

Peter Bryce Shawhan is a lawyer. Peter received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Albany Albany 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Peter Bryce Shawhan is a N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation based in Albany, New York. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in New York (1979). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1978) and Columbia University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Bryce Shawhan is a lawyer
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Peter practices in Albany, NY

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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 Albany 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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Peter Bryce Shawhan's law practice is located in Albany, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Peter Bryce Shawhan has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1978
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979

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