Atty. Peter James Shatzkin

Atty. Peter James Shatzkin

Peter James Shatzkin is a lawyer practicing environmental, construction, computer and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

New York New York 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Peter James Shatzkin at a glance

Peter James Shatzkin is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Peter J. Shatzkin, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1977). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1976) and Brown University (A.B., 1973). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter James Shatzkin is a lawyer practicing environmental, construction, computer and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Peter practices at Peter J. Shatzkin, P.C. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter James Shatzkin's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 James Shatzkin

Where is Peter James Shatzkin's law office located?
Peter James Shatzkin's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Peter J. Shatzkin, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter James Shatzkin handle?
Peter James Shatzkin focuses on real estate, ip, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter James Shatzkin practiced law?
Peter James Shatzkin has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Peter James Shatzkin go to law school?
Peter James Shatzkin earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (A.B., 1973).
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1976
A.B.
Brown University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977

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