Atty. Peter John Behmke

Atty. Peter John Behmke

Peter John Behmke is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, aviation and 5 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 21 years.

New York New York 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter John Behmke at a glance

Peter John Behmke is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, adr, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2005). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2004) and Boston College B.A. (—). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations New York County Lawyers Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter John Behmke is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, aviation and 5 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Peter practices at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter John Behmke's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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 John Behmke

Where is Peter John Behmke's law office located?
Peter John Behmke's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter John Behmke handle?
Peter John Behmke focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, adr, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter John Behmke practiced law?
Peter John Behmke has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Peter John Behmke go to law school?
Peter John Behmke earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (—).
How can I contact Peter John Behmke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2004
Boston College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 2005

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