Atty. Peter Ian Sheft

Atty. Peter Ian Sheft

Peter Ian Sheft is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, insurance law, reinsurance and 1 other area of law. Peter Ian received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Ian Sheft at a glance

Peter Ian Sheft is a litigation and insurance attorney based in New York, New York. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1980) and Duke University (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Ian Sheft is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, insurance law, reinsurance and 1 other area of law
  • Peter Ian received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Peter Ian practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Ian Sheft's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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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 Ian Sheft

Where is Peter Ian Sheft's law office located?
Peter Ian Sheft's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Ian Sheft handle?
Peter Ian Sheft focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Ian Sheft practiced law?
Peter Ian Sheft has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Peter Ian Sheft go to law school?
Peter Ian Sheft earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Peter Ian Sheft for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1980
B.A.
Duke University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
New York
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1990

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