Atty. Peter DeFilippis
When dealing with a personal injury claim such as medical malpractice, a car accident, or slip and fall, you need caring, dedicated, successful lawyers fighting to get you the best results. We are experts in personal injury, medical malpractice, auto accidents, and premises accidents.
Automobile Accidents And Injuries & More Attorney · Serving Ardsley, NY · 37+ Years Experience
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About Peter DeFilippis at a Glance
Peter DeFilippis is a Founder based in Ardsley, New York, practicing at Law Offices of Peter DeFilippis & Associates, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on car accidents, contracts, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), New Jersey (1989), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1991), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1991). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1988) and Fordham University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association American Association for Justice New York State Bar Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association New York County Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Ardsley, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter DeFilippis
- When dealing with a personal injury claim such as medical malpractice, a car accident, or slip and fall, you need caring, dedicated, successful lawyers fighting to get you the best results
- We are experts in personal injury, medical malpractice, auto accidents, and premises accidents
- Our attorneys have extensive courtroom experience in Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, Westchester, and Putnam County courthouses
- Peter DeFilippis, founder and principal trial attorney, graduated from Fordham University in 1985
- He received his Juris Doctor Degree from Seton Hall Law School in 1988
- He was admitted to the practice of law for the States of New York and New Jersey that same year
- He is also admitted to practice in Federal Court in both the Southern and Eastern Districts
- Mr. DeFilippis has extensive personal injury, medical malpractice, and business law trial experience, and has favorably settled and won substantial verdicts in several high-profile cases
- Over the course of his career, he has established a reputation as a dedicated, caring, and results-oriented litigator with a proven track record
- In an article on October 29, 2004, The New York Daily News described him as a, "prominent New York litigator
- Mr. DeFilippis was honored to be: selected to the Super Lawyers list in 2011-2022 (rated top 5% of all the New York Metro Area Attorneys)
- selected to receive recognition for "Elite Advocate in the field of Personal Injury Law" by American Institute of Legal Advocates
- recognized as one of the "Top 100 Attorneys" in personal injury law nationwide by American Academy of Attorneys
- chosen to receive the "Top 10 Attorney Award" for the State of New York by The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
- rated as "Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of New York" by American Society of Legal Advocates
- Mr. DeFilippis was recognized as one of the "10 Best for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service Awards" by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Mr. DeFilippis has been an active member of the American Association of Justice, The New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and New York County Lawyers Association where he was an active member of the Committee for the Supreme Court
- He was also an appointed Board Member of Community Board 8 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan
- He is a New York County Judicial Delegate and serves as a member of one of the Judicial Selection Committees responsible for interviewing prospective judges seeking an endorsement for election or reelection
- He was the Vice-Chair of a Law Committee for the County of New York
- Since 1998 he has also volunteered his time as a Covenant House mentor and as a volunteer with New York Cares
- He is a former member of the Board of Directors for Days of Wonder, a not-for-profit daycare center located in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y
- He is presently a member of the Parish Council for the Sacred Heart Church in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y
Practice Areas Explained
Peter DeFilippis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter DeFilippis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Ardsley.
Car Accidents in Ardsley
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Contracts in Ardsley
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Sexual Harassment in Ardsley
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Medical Malpractice in Ardsley
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Wrongful Death in Ardsley
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Ardsley
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 Ardsley 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.
Ardsley Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Ardsley-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Ardsley Choose Peter DeFilippis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter DeFilippis's practice in the field of car accidents, contracts, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter DeFilippis brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Peter DeFilippis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, contracts, and sexual harassment, Peter DeFilippis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Ardsley
A Ardsley-based practice means Peter DeFilippis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Peter DeFilippis Handles in Ardsley
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