Atty. Peter K. Overzat
Peter K. Overzat has joined us as senior trial attorney at Worby Vecchio & Edelman, LLP.
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Peter K. Overzat is an Attorney based in White Plains, New York. Their practice focuses on car accidents, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Educated at Albert Einstein College of Medicine New York Law School (—). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Peter K. Overzat has joined us as senior trial attorney at Worby Vecchio & Edelman, LLP. He practices in all New York State courts as well as the Federal Eastern and Southern District courts and United States Supreme Court
- Having studied at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and becoming a member of the NY Medical-Legal Institute and after graduating from New York Law School, Peter commenced his career at the prestigious litigation firm of Kramer, Dillof & Tessel, later becoming partner in his own firm until 2014
- Since then, he has worked as independent trial counsel to McDermott, Will & Emery - defending asbestos claims, the Law Office of Benedict Morelli representing plaintiffs in catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases as well as recently being the senior trial counsel to Abrams Fensterman in the defense of members of the New York taxi industry
- He has worked on both the defense and prosecution of mass tort, toxic tort, asbestos and all catastrophic injuries claims related to general negligence, industrial and commercial actions as well as serious injuries occasioned by members of the medical profession
- Peter was a former member of the Executive Committee of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and has lectured along with recognized members of the bench and bar for the New York State Trial Lawyers and New York State Bar Associations
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Peter K. Overzat is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New York →
Peter K. Overzat is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in New York →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Peter K. Overzat is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →
Peter K. Overzat is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Peter K. Overzat is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
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 White Plains 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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