Atty. Peter P. Hargitai

Atty. Peter P. Hargitai

Peter P. Hargitai is a trial lawyer, focusing on real estate and complex commercial litigation.

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About Peter P. Hargitai at a glance

Peter P. Hargitai is a business and litigation attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Florida State University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Peter P. Hargitai is a trial lawyer, focusing on real estate and complex commercial litigation. Mr. Hargitai has extensive trial experience in both traditional and alternative dispute resolution tribunals, and has handled complex matters involving real estate disputes, business torts, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and anti-competitive practices. Mr. Hargitai also has developed a banking operations practice and currently represents many national and regional banks. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Hargitai was a clerk for the Fourth Judicial Circuit and the Supreme Court of Florida. Recent representative matters include:

  • leading a state-wide team of attorneys, and advising condominium developers in connection with $100 million plus projects, and defending mass litigation relating to the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, the Florida Condominium Act and false advertising laws, and Florida common law
  • leading a state-wide team of work-out and special assets attorneys, and advising national and regional banks in connection with commercial real estate foreclosures, work-outs, bundled loan sales, and operations litigation throughout Florida
  • representing national transportation logistics firms with the retention of employees and agents, and the protection of their agents, where key relationships are governed by restrictive covenants and prohibitions regarding the disclosure of trade secrets
  • representing not-for profit housing organization to enforce multi-million dollar agreement to provide low-income housing opportunities in blighted communities
  • representing commercial real estate brokers to enforce brokerage agreements where commissions exceed $5 million

    Practice Areas Explained

    Peter P. Hargitai's Areas of Practice

    Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter P. Hargitai 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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    Civil Litigation

    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 Florida

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

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    Frequently Asked

    Common questions about Peter P. Hargitai

    Where is Peter P. Hargitai's law office located?
    Peter P. Hargitai's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
    What practice areas does Peter P. Hargitai handle?
    Peter P. Hargitai focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
    Where did Peter P. Hargitai go to law school?
    Peter P. Hargitai earned their education at (BA).
    How can I contact Peter P. Hargitai for a consultation?
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    What awards or recognition has Peter P. Hargitai received?
    Peter P. Hargitai's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

    Education

    BA
    Florida State University
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    Awards

    Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — False Advertising
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine
    - 2026

    Bar Admissions

    Florida, The Florida Bar

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