Atty. Peter Festa

Atty. Peter Festa

Peter Festa is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, municipal court. Peter received a B.A. degree from William Paterson University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

New York New York 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Festa at a glance

Peter Festa is a Managing Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Ricigliano & Filopei, P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1994). Educated at Touro College (J.D., 1994) and William Paterson University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Festa is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, municipal court
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from William Paterson University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Peter practices at Ricigliano & Filopei, P.C. in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Festa's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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 Festa

Where is Peter Festa's law office located?
Peter Festa's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Ricigliano & Filopei, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Festa handle?
Peter Festa focuses on personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Festa practiced law?
Peter Festa has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Peter Festa go to law school?
Peter Festa earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Peter Festa for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Touro College
- 1994
B.A.
William Paterson University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1994

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