Atty. Peter D. Standish

Atty. Peter D. Standish

Peter D. Standish is a lawyer practicing antitrust, trade regulation, telecommunications and 8 other areas of law.

New York New York 59 Years Experience 59 year
Call (917) 814-2505

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About Peter D. Standish at a glance

Peter D. Standish is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1967). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.B., 1967) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State (Member, Antitrust Law Section) and American (Member, Sections on: Antitrust Law Litigation Corporation, Banking and Business Law) Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter D. Standish is a lawyer practicing antitrust, trade regulation, telecommunications and 8 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Peter practices at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter D. Standish's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Peter D. Standish's law office located?
Peter D. Standish's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter D. Standish handle?
Peter D. Standish focuses on business, ip, m&a, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter D. Standish practiced law?
Peter D. Standish has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Peter D. Standish go to law school?
Peter D. Standish earned their education at (LL.B., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact Peter D. Standish for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter D. Standish received?
Peter D. Standish's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
New York University School of Law
- 1967
B.A.
University of Rochester
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1967

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