Atty. Peter Jonathan Halasz
Peter Jonathan Halasz is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Mergers & Acquisitions & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 42+ Years Experience
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About Peter Jonathan Halasz at a Glance
Peter Jonathan Halasz is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1984) and New York (1985). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1984) and Harvard University (A.B., 1980). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Jonathan Halasz
- Peter Jonathan Halasz is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
- Peter received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Peter practices at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP in New York, NY
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Peter Jonathan Halasz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Jonathan Halasz 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
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Securities Law in New York
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Consumer Protection in New York
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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 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
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Peter Jonathan Halasz
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 Jonathan Halasz's practice in the field of business, m&a, securities, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Jonathan Halasz brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut and New York, Peter Jonathan Halasz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, Peter Jonathan Halasz 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 Jonathan Halasz 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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Common Legal Issues Peter Jonathan Halasz Handles in New York
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