Atty. Peter James Johnson
Peter James Johnson is a lawyer practicing trial practice, appellate practice, civil litigation and 6 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Columbia College in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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Peter James Johnson is a President based in New York, New York, practicing at Leahey & Johnson, P.C. Attorney at Law. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1987) and New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1987). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Columbia College (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Former Member, Committee on the Judiciary) New Jersey State and New York State Bar Associations New York County Lawyers Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter James Johnson is a lawyer practicing trial practice, appellate practice, civil litigation and 6 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Columbia College in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Peter practices at Leahey & Johnson, P.C
- Attorney at Law in New York, NY
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter James Johnson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Peter James Johnson is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Peter James Johnson is one of 14,158 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter James Johnson is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Peter James Johnson is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in New York →
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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.
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