Atty. Peter Chen

Atty. Peter Chen

Peter Chen is a lawyer. Peter received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 2008, and has been licensed for 13 years.

New York New York 13 Years Experience 13 year
Call (332) 529-6062

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About Peter Chen at a glance

Peter Chen is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in New York (2013). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2013) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 2008). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Chen is a lawyer
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 2008, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Peter practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, 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 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 venue, 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 Chen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Peter Chen has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2013
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 2008

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2013

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