Atty. Peter Christian Hershey

Atty. Peter Christian Hershey

Peter Christian Hershey is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, environmental, litigation/defense and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from College of William and Mary in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Annapolis Annapolis 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Christian Hershey at a glance

Peter Christian Hershey is an Associate based in Annapolis, Maryland, practicing at Rich & Henderson, P.C.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, environmental, appellate, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2011). Educated at William and Mary School of Law (J.D., 2011) and College of William and Mary (B.A., 2008). Serands clients in Annapolis, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter Christian Hershey is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, environmental, litigation/defense and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from College of William and Mary in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Peter practices at Rich & Henderson, P.C. in Annapolis, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Christian Hershey's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Peter Christian Hershey is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maryland →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Peter Christian Hershey is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Maryland →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

Peter Christian Hershey is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Christian Hershey

Where is Peter Christian Hershey's law office located?
Peter Christian Hershey's law practice is located in Annapolis, Maryland. The firm is Rich & Henderson, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Christian Hershey handle?
Peter Christian Hershey focuses on criminal defense, litigation, environmental, appellate, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Peter Christian Hershey practiced law?
Peter Christian Hershey has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Peter Christian Hershey go to law school?
Peter Christian Hershey earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2008).
How can I contact Peter Christian Hershey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William and Mary School of Law
- 2011
B.A.
College of William and Mary
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2011

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