Atty. Peter Jo Messitte

Atty. Peter Jo Messitte

Peter Jo Messitte is a lawyer. Peter received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1963, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Greenbelt Greenbelt 57 Years Experience 57 year
Call (301) 364-0123

Profile Summary

About Peter Jo Messitte at a glance

Peter Jo Messitte is an U.S. Dist. Ct. J. based in Greenbelt, Maryland. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1969), District of Columbia (1969), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1969), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1972). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1966) and Amherst College (B.A., 1963). Serves clients in Greenbelt, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Jo Messitte is a lawyer
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1963, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Peter practices in Greenbelt, MD

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenbelt are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Peter Jo Messitte's law practice is located in Greenbelt, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Peter Jo Messitte has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
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Peter Jo Messitte earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1966
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1963

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1969
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (Dallas Div
Admitted: 1983

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