Atty. Peter Coyne Thomas

Atty. Peter Coyne Thomas

Peter Coyne Thomas is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, antitrust / trade law, class action. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Coyne Thomas at a glance

Peter Coyne Thomas is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on class action, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1988), and District of Columbia (2006). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Coyne Thomas is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, antitrust / trade law, class action
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Peter practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Coyne Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Securities Law

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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 Coyne Thomas

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

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
- 1984
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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