Atty. Peter Lawrence Harris

Atty. Peter Lawrence Harris

Atty. Peter Lawrence Harris is a lawyer practicing banking, financial markets and services, chapter 11 bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (612) 230-5937 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Peter Lawrence Harris at a glance

Peter Lawrence Harris is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1988), Illinois (1991), and Minnesota (1998). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 1988) and Lawrence University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Peter Lawrence Harris is a lawyer practicing banking, financial markets and services, chapter 11 bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Peter practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Lawrence Harris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Lawrence Harris 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Peter Lawrence Harris is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Minnesota →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Peter Lawrence Harris is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Minnesota →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Peter Lawrence Harris is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Lawrence Harris

Where is Peter Lawrence Harris's law office located?
Peter Lawrence Harris's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Dorsey & Whitney LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Lawrence Harris handle?
Peter Lawrence Harris focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Peter Lawrence Harris practiced law?
Peter Lawrence Harris has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Peter Lawrence Harris go to law school?
Peter Lawrence Harris earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Peter Lawrence Harris for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin Law School
- 1988
B.A.
Lawrence University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1988
Illinois
Admitted: 1991
Minnesota
Admitted: 1998

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