Atty. Peter D. Hardy

Atty. Peter D. Hardy

Peter D. Hardy is a lawyer practicing white collar defense, compliance & risk management, data protection, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter D. Hardy at a glance

Peter D. Hardy is an Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ballard Spahr LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on irs, business, tax, white collar, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1994), District of Columbia (1997), and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District (2008). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1994) and University of Michigan (B.A. Philosophy, 1991). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter D. Hardy is a lawyer practicing white collar defense, compliance & risk management, data protection, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter D. received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Peter D. practices at Ballard Spahr LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter D. Hardy's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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White Collar Crimes

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Appellate Practice

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

Peter D. Hardy is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter D. Hardy

Where is Peter D. Hardy's law office located?
Peter D. Hardy's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Ballard Spahr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter D. Hardy handle?
Peter D. Hardy focuses on irs, business, tax, white collar, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Peter D. Hardy practiced law?
Peter D. Hardy has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Peter D. Hardy go to law school?
Peter D. Hardy earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. Philosophy, 1991).
How can I contact Peter D. Hardy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1994
B.A. Philosophy
University of Michigan
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 2008

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