Atty. Peter John Paternostro

Atty. Peter John Paternostro

Peter John Paternostro is a lawyer practicing tax, erisa and employee benefits, general corporate. Peter received a B.S. degree from Fordham University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Peter John Paternostro is a employment, business, and tax attorney based in New York, New York. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in New York (1980) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1980). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1979) and Fordham University (B.S., 1976). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter John Paternostro is a lawyer practicing tax, erisa and employee benefits, general corporate
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from Fordham University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Peter practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter John Paternostro's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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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Where is Peter John Paternostro's law office located?
Peter John Paternostro's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter John Paternostro handle?
Peter John Paternostro focuses on employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter John Paternostro practiced law?
Peter John Paternostro has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Peter John Paternostro go to law school?
Peter John Paternostro earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1979
B.S.
Fordham University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1980

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