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.
Admiralty & Maritime & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 21+ Years Experience
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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. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- Peter practices at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP in New York, NY
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Peter John Behmke's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter John Behmke handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
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Maritime & Admiralty Law 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Peter John Behmke
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter John Behmke's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, litigation, adr, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter John Behmke brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and litigation, Peter John Behmke can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Peter John Behmke attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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