Atty. Peter Herman
Peter Herman is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, insurance. Peter received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1964, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Insurance & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 48+ Years Experience
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About Peter Herman at a Glance
Peter Herman is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on m&a and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1978), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fourth, Fift (1978). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1977) and Harvard University (B.A., 1964). Active member of American Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Herman
- Peter Herman is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, insurance
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1964, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Peter practices at Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP in New York, NY
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Peter Herman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Herman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 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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Why Clients in New York Choose Peter Herman
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 Herman's practice in the field of m&a and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Herman brings 48+ 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, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fourth, Fift, Peter Herman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering m&a and insurance, Peter Herman 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 Herman 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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