Atty. Peter Mckay Hileman
A founding attorney of the firm, Pete’s primary areas of practice include personal injury, general civil, criminal and commercial litigation. Pete has been selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer.
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About Peter Mckay Hileman at a glance
Peter Mckay Hileman is a Retired Partner based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, practicing at Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979). Educated at Villanova University Law School (J.D., 1979) and Allegheny College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Mediator, Bucks County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America ADR. Serands clients in Doylestown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- A founding attorney of the firm, Pete’s primary areas of practice include personal injury, general civil, criminal and commercial litigation
- Pete has been selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer
- Pete is a Board Certified civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- He has obtained successful jury verdicts in Federal Court, as well as Philadelphia, Bucks, Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Montgomery, Chester, and Luzerne County Courts, including a 1.5 million dollar verdict
- Pete graduated from Villanova University Law School in 1979 (J.D. top 15% of class) and completed his undergraduate work at Allegheny College in 1976 (B.A. cum laude)
- He was a Deputy District Attorney of Bucks County from 1980 to 1983
- In 2013, Pete’s status with the firm changed to “of counsel” with the firm, handling select litigation matters and serving as an arbitrator and or mediator to the legal community
- Pete is also currently serving as the Executive Director of Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing legal aid to the poor and disenfranchised of Philadelphia
Practice Areas Explained
Peter Mckay Hileman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Mckay Hileman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 Mckay Hileman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Peter Mckay Hileman is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter Mckay Hileman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Peter Mckay Hileman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Peter Mckay Hileman is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Doylestown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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