Atty. Peter C. Hughes
Peter C. Hughes is a lawyer practicing real estate, international law, bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law.
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About Peter C. Hughes at a glance
Peter C. Hughes is a Partner based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Dilworth Paxson LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1991), New Jersey (2001), Delaware U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, District of New (2002), and New York (2012). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1991) and Bucknell University (B.S.E., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter C. Hughes is a lawyer practicing real estate, international law, bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.S.E. degree from Bucknell University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Peter practices at Dilworth Paxson LLP in Wilmington, DE and 1 other location
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter C. Hughes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Delaware →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Peter C. Hughes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Delaware →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Peter C. Hughes is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Delaware →
Peter C. Hughes is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Delaware →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter C. Hughes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Delaware →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Delaware
Practicing law in Delaware. Legal matters in Delaware are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Delaware state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Delaware 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 Delaware courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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