Atty. Peter M. Bouton

Atty. Peter M. Bouton

Peter M. Bouton is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, wrongful death, general liability and 8 other areas of law.

Cedar Knolls Cedar Knolls 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter M. Bouton at a glance

Peter M. Bouton is an Of Counsel based in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, practicing at Leary, Bride, Mergner & Bongiovanni, P.A.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, business, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New Jersey United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (1996) and New York United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (1997). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1996) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A. Cum, 1992). Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association New York State Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Cedar Knolls, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter M. Bouton is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, wrongful death, general liability and 8 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Peter practices at Leary, Bride, Mergner & Bongiovanni, P.A. in Cedar Knolls, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Peter M. Bouton's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Peter M. Bouton is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New Jersey →

Product Liability

Peter M. Bouton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter M. Bouton

Where is Peter M. Bouton's law office located?
Peter M. Bouton's law practice is located in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. The firm is Leary, Bride, Mergner & Bongiovanni, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter M. Bouton handle?
Peter M. Bouton focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, business, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Peter M. Bouton practiced law?
Peter M. Bouton has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Peter M. Bouton go to law school?
Peter M. Bouton earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Cum, 1992).
How can I contact Peter M. Bouton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary
- 1996
B.A. Cum
University of Pennsylvania
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New Jersey United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1996
New York United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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