Atty. Peter J. Hunt
Peter J. Hunt is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, tax, employment & labor and 6 other areas of law.
Contracts & Agreements & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 41+ Years Experience
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About Peter J. Hunt at a Glance
Peter J. Hunt is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Virginia (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State (Tax Section Committee on Employee Benefits) and American (Section of Taxation Employee Benefits Committee) Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter J. Hunt
- Peter J. Hunt is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, tax, employment & labor and 6 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Peter practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in New York, NY
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Peter J. Hunt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter J. Hunt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Contracts in New York
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Employment Law in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Tax Law in New York
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Securities Law in New York
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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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Why Clients in New York Choose Peter J. Hunt
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 J. Hunt's practice in the field of contracts, employment, business, tax, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter J. Hunt brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, employment, and business, Peter J. Hunt 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 J. Hunt 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 J. Hunt Handles in New York
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