Atty. Peter Lawrence Simmons

Atty. Peter Lawrence Simmons

Peter Lawrence Simmons is a lawyer practicing litigation, securities and shareholder litigation, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a A.B. degree from Columbia University, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Lawrence Simmons at a glance

Peter Lawrence Simmons is a Partner, Litigation based in New York, New York, practicing at Fried Frank Harris Shriver And Jacobson Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York United States Supreme Court United States Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, Sixth an (1987) and Indiana (2011). Educated at Columbia Law School J.D. 1987 Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar Columbia Law School J.D. Treasurer and Senior Editor (—) and Columbia University A.B. magna cum laude Columbia University A.B. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Committees on: Federal Courts, 2007- Professional Responsibility, 1998-2001 Civil Rights, 1989-1992) American Bar Association Federal Bar Council. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Lawrence Simmons is a lawyer practicing litigation, securities and shareholder litigation, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Columbia University, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Peter practices at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Lawrence Simmons's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Lawrence Simmons 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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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 Lawrence Simmons

Where is Peter Lawrence Simmons's law office located?
Peter Lawrence Simmons's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Fried Frank Harris Shriver And Jacobson Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Lawrence Simmons handle?
Peter Lawrence Simmons focuses on business, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Lawrence Simmons practiced law?
Peter Lawrence Simmons has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Peter Lawrence Simmons go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Peter Lawrence Simmons received?
Peter Lawrence Simmons's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Columbia Law School J.D. 1987 Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar Columbia Law School J.D. Treasurer and Senior Editor
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Columbia University A.B. magna cum laude Columbia University A.B. Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York United States Supreme Court United States Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, Sixth an
Admitted: 1987
Indiana
Admitted: 2011

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