Atty. Peter James Harrington

Atty. Peter James Harrington

Peter James Harrington is a lawyer practicing education, elder law, labor, employment & employee benefits and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a M.A. degree from Boston College in 2002, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter James Harrington at a glance

Peter James Harrington is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Bernstein Liebhard LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, elder law, and education. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1985), Massachusetts (1986), and New York (2011). Educated at Boston College (M.A. Higher, 2002) and University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter James Harrington is a lawyer practicing education, elder law, labor, employment & employee benefits and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a M.A. degree from Boston College in 2002, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Peter practices at Bernstein Liebhard LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter James Harrington's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Peter James Harrington is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New York →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Peter James Harrington is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →

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 James Harrington

Where is Peter James Harrington's law office located?
Peter James Harrington's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Bernstein Liebhard LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter James Harrington handle?
Peter James Harrington focuses on employment, ip, elder law, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter James Harrington practiced law?
Peter James Harrington has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Peter James Harrington go to law school?
Peter James Harrington earned their education at (M.A. Higher, 2002); (J.D., 1985).
How can I contact Peter James Harrington for a consultation?
You can contact Peter James Harrington directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter James Harrington received?
Peter James Harrington's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

M.A. Higher
Boston College
- 2002
J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 1985

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 2011

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