Atty. Peter Paul Legakis

Atty. Peter Paul Legakis

Peter Paul Legakis is a lawyer practicing commercial law, corporate law, landlord and tenant law and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Setauket Setauket 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Paul Legakis at a glance

Peter Paul Legakis is a Member based in Setauket, New York, practicing at Legakis & Vetere, Esqs., P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1982), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1987). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1981) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A. State, 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Suffolk County (Member, Supreme Court Committee, 1990-1994) and New York State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Setauket, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Paul Legakis is a lawyer practicing commercial law, corporate law, landlord and tenant law and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Peter practices at Legakis & Vetere, Esqs., P.C. in Setauket, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Paul Legakis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Paul Legakis 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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Personal Injury

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 Paul Legakis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Peter Paul Legakis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Setauket 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Paul Legakis

Where is Peter Paul Legakis's law office located?
Peter Paul Legakis's law practice is located in Setauket, New York. The firm is Legakis & Vetere, Esqs., P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Paul Legakis handle?
Peter Paul Legakis focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Paul Legakis practiced law?
Peter Paul Legakis has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Peter Paul Legakis go to law school?
Peter Paul Legakis earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. State, 1977).
How can I contact Peter Paul Legakis for a consultation?
You can contact Peter Paul Legakis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter Paul Legakis received?
Peter Paul Legakis's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1981
B.A. State
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1987

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