Atty. Peter Fishkind
Peter Fishkind is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Peter, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Peter Fishkind at a Glance
Peter Fishkind is a business and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Togut, Segal & SegalLLP. Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Fishkind
- Peter Fishkind is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities
- Peter, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Peter Fishkind's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Fishkind handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Peter Fishkind
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 Fishkind's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Peter Fishkind can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Peter Fishkind attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter Fishkind Handles in New York
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