Atty. Peter Dante Dechiara

Atty. Peter Dante Dechiara

Peter Dante Dechiara is a lawyer practicing appeals, advertising, employment & labor. Peter received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

New York New York 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Dante Dechiara at a glance

Peter Dante Dechiara is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1989). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1988) and Brown University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Dante Dechiara is a lawyer practicing appeals, advertising, employment & labor
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Peter practices at Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Dante Dechiara's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Appellate Practice

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

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 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 Dante Dechiara

Where is Peter Dante Dechiara's law office located?
Peter Dante Dechiara's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Dante Dechiara handle?
Peter Dante Dechiara focuses on employment, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Dante Dechiara practiced law?
Peter Dante Dechiara has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Peter Dante Dechiara go to law school?
Peter Dante Dechiara earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Peter Dante Dechiara for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1988
B.A.
Brown University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989

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