Atty. Peter Deforest Shapiro

Atty. Peter Deforest Shapiro

Peter Deforest Shapiro is a lawyer practicing litigation. Peter received a M.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1991, and has been licensed for 26 years.

New York New York 26 J. Erfahrung 26 year
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About Peter Deforest Shapiro at a glance

Peter Deforest Shapiro is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York U.S. Patent and Tra (2000). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Brooklyn College (M.A. Computer, 1991). Active member of New York Bar Association New York Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Peter Deforest Shapiro is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Peter received a M.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1991, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Peter practices at Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Deforest Shapiro's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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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 Deforest Shapiro

Where is Peter Deforest Shapiro's law office located?
Peter Deforest Shapiro's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Deforest Shapiro handle?
Peter Deforest Shapiro focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Deforest Shapiro practiced law?
Peter Deforest Shapiro has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Peter Deforest Shapiro go to law school?
Peter Deforest Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (M.A. Computer, 1991).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1999
M.A. Computer
Brooklyn College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York U.S. Patent and Tra
Admitted: 2000

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