Atty. Peter R. Cherneff

Atty. Peter R. Cherneff

Peter R. Cherneff is a lawyer practicing public finance & tax exempt finance, providing strategic counseling regarding acquisition and disposition of property throughout the u.s., operation and management of real estate projects and businesses and 2 other areas of law.

White Plains White Plains 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter R. Cherneff at a glance

Peter R. Cherneff is a Member based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Watkins & Cherneff. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1972) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1972). Educated at Columbia University (B.A., 1968) and Columbia University J.D. 1971. Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter R. Cherneff is a lawyer practicing public finance & tax exempt finance, providing strategic counseling regarding acquisition and disposition of property throughout the u.s., operation and management of real estate projects and businesses and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Peter practices at Watkins & Cherneff in White Plains, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter R. Cherneff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter R. Cherneff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Peter R. Cherneff is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →

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 White Plains 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 R. Cherneff

Where is Peter R. Cherneff's law office located?
Peter R. Cherneff's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Watkins & Cherneff. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter R. Cherneff handle?
Peter R. Cherneff focuses on real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter R. Cherneff practiced law?
Peter R. Cherneff has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Peter R. Cherneff go to law school?
Peter R. Cherneff earned their education at (B.A., 1968); (—).
How can I contact Peter R. Cherneff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter R. Cherneff received?
Peter R. Cherneff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
Columbia University
- 1968
Columbia University J.D. 1971. Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1972

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