Atty. Peter J. Strauss

Atty. Peter J. Strauss

Co-Author: "Aging and the Law," Commerce Clearing House, 1996; "The Complete Retirement Survival Guide: How to Safeguard Your Money, Your Health and Your Independence," Checkmark Books/Facts-on-File, Inc., 2003. Author: Various articles on aging, New York Law Journal.

New York New York 65 yrs experience 65 year
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About Peter J. Strauss at a glance

Peter J. Strauss is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1961) and New York (1964). Educated at New York University Law School (J.D., 1961) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Co-Author

  • "Aging and the Law," Commerce Clearing House, 1996
  • "The Complete Retirement Survival Guide: How to Safeguard Your Money, Your Health and Your Independence," Checkmark Books/Facts-on-File, Inc., 2003

Author

  • Various articles on aging, New York Law Journal
  • Adjunct Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Elder Law Clinic, The New York Law School
  • Adjunct Professor of Law, Masters Graduate Program in Estate Planning, University of Miami School of Law, 1993-2001
  • Faculty, Twenty Fifth, 1980 and Twenty Ninth, 1994, Annual Philip E. Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning, University of Miami School of Law
  • Member, Board of Directors, Choice in Dying, Inc., 1989-1997
  • General Counsel, National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, 1985-1995
  • Fellow and former Member, Board of Directors, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. Member, Board of Trustees, Dorot, Inc

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Business & Corporate Law

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Where is Peter J. Strauss's law office located?
Peter J. Strauss's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter J. Strauss handle?
Peter J. Strauss focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter J. Strauss practiced law?
Peter J. Strauss has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Peter J. Strauss go to law school?
Peter J. Strauss earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (A.B., 1957).
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What awards or recognition has Peter J. Strauss received?
Peter J. Strauss's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University Law School
- 1961
A.B.
Bowdoin College
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1961
New York
Admitted: 1964

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