Atty. Peter Michael Yu

Atty. Peter Michael Yu

Peter Michael Yu is a lawyer practicing securitization & asset based finance, litigation. Peter received a degree from Harvard Law School, and has been licensed for 34 years.

New York New York 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (332) 699-7090

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Peter Michael Yu is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1992). Educated at Cornell University Law School J.D. (—) and Harvard Law School (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Michael Yu is a lawyer practicing securitization & asset based finance, litigation
  • Peter received a degree from Harvard Law School, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Peter practices at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, NY

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Peter Michael Yu's Areas of Practice

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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 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.

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Where is Peter Michael Yu's law office located?
Peter Michael Yu's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Peter Michael Yu focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Michael Yu practiced law?
Peter Michael Yu has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
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Education

Cornell University Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Harvard Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992

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