Atty. Peter Metis
Peter Metis is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, employment law. Peter received a B.A. degree from St.
Employment Law & More Attorney · Serving Hartsdale, NY · 30+ Years Experience
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About Peter Metis at a Glance
Peter Metis is a Partner based in Hartsdale, New York, practicing at Schnaufer & Metis, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1996), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1997), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2001). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and St. John's University (B.A. Political, 1992). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Westchester County Bar Association. Serves clients in Hartsdale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Metis
- Peter Metis is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, employment law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Peter practices at Schnaufer & Metis, LLP in Hartsdale, NY
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Peter Metis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Metis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hartsdale.
Employment Law in Hartsdale
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Real Estate Law in Hartsdale
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil Litigation in Hartsdale
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hartsdale
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 Hartsdale 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 venue, 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.
Hartsdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hartsdale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Hartsdale Choose Peter Metis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter Metis's practice in the field of employment, real estate, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Metis brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Peter Metis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, real estate, and litigation, Peter Metis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hartsdale
A Hartsdale-based practice means Peter Metis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter Metis Handles in Hartsdale
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Peter Metis has experience with under New York law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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