Atty. Peter Joseph Kiernan

Atty. Peter Joseph Kiernan

Peter Joseph Kiernan is a lawyer practicing corporate, public finance. Peter Joseph received a M.P.A. degree from Harvard University in 1981, and has been licensed for 58 years.

New York New York 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About Peter Joseph Kiernan at a glance

Peter Joseph Kiernan is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Schiff Hardin LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on business and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1968) and District of Columbia (1982). Educated at Harvard University (M.P.A. John, 1981) and Cornell University (J.D., 1968). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Joseph Kiernan is a lawyer practicing corporate, public finance
  • Peter Joseph received a M.P.A. degree from Harvard University in 1981, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Peter Joseph practices at Schiff Hardin LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Joseph Kiernan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Joseph Kiernan

Where is Peter Joseph Kiernan's law office located?
Peter Joseph Kiernan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Schiff Hardin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Joseph Kiernan handle?
Peter Joseph Kiernan focuses on business, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Joseph Kiernan practiced law?
Peter Joseph Kiernan has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Peter Joseph Kiernan go to law school?
Peter Joseph Kiernan earned their education at (M.P.A. John, 1981); (J.D., 1968).
How can I contact Peter Joseph Kiernan for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

M.P.A. John
Harvard University
- 1981
J.D.
Cornell University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1968
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982

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