Atty. Peter H. Jakes

Atty. Peter H. Jakes

Peter H. Jakes is a lawyer practicing corporate and financial services, capital markets, health care and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About Peter H. Jakes at a glance

Peter H. Jakes is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practforg at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. They haand 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in New York (1972), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1975). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 1971) and Brown University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter H. Jakes is a lawyer practicing corporate and financial services, capital markets, health care and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Peter practices at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York, NY

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Peter H. Jakes's law office located?
Peter H. Jakes's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Peter H. Jakes practiced law?
Peter H. Jakes has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Peter H. Jakes go to law school?
Peter H. Jakes earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
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What awards or recognition has Peter H. Jakes receiandd?
Peter H. Jakes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 1971
B.A.
Brown University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1975

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