Atty. Peter R. Kolyer

Atty. Peter R. Kolyer

Peter R. Kolyer is a lawyer practicing government, internet, communications / media and 5 other areas of law.

New York New York 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter R. Kolyer at a glance

Peter R. Kolyer is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, government, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1976), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1976). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Colgate University (A.B., 1972). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter R. Kolyer is a lawyer practicing government, internet, communications / media and 5 other areas of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Peter practices at Norton Rose Fulbright in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter R. Kolyer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter R. Kolyer 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Peter R. Kolyer is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New York →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 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 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. Kolyer

Where is Peter R. Kolyer's law office located?
Peter R. Kolyer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Norton Rose Fulbright. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter R. Kolyer handle?
Peter R. Kolyer focuses on business, m&a, securities, government, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter R. Kolyer practiced law?
Peter R. Kolyer has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Peter R. Kolyer go to law school?
Peter R. Kolyer earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1972).
How can I contact Peter R. Kolyer for a consultation?
You can contact Peter R. Kolyer 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.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University School of Law
- 1975
A.B.
Colgate University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1976

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