Atty. Peter C. Harrar

Atty. Peter C. Harrar

Peter C. Harrar is a lawyer practicing derivative litigation, securities litigation, business disputes and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (332) 529-6938 Book Appointment

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About Peter C. Harrar at a glance

Peter C. Harrar is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in State of New York United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit United States District Court (1985). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1984) and Princeton University (A.B., 1980). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter C. Harrar is a lawyer practicing derivative litigation, securities litigation, business disputes and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Peter practices at Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter C. Harrar's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 New York 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 C. Harrar

Where is Peter C. Harrar's law office located?
Peter C. Harrar's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter C. Harrar handle?
Peter C. Harrar focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter C. Harrar practiced law?
Peter C. Harrar has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Peter C. Harrar go to law school?
Peter C. Harrar earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact Peter C. Harrar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1984
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

State of New York United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit United States District Court
Admitted: 1985

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