Atty. Peter Raphael Sternberg
Peter Raphael Sternberg is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, international arbitration, corporate. Peter received a B.E. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 40+ Years Experience
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About Peter Raphael Sternberg at a Glance
Peter Raphael Sternberg is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1986) and Paris (1991). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Pennsylvania (B.E. International, 1982). Active member of Paris and New York State Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Raphael Sternberg
- Peter Raphael Sternberg is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, international arbitration, corporate
- Peter received a B.E. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Peter practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Peter Raphael Sternberg's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Raphael Sternberg handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
Peter Raphael Sternberg is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →
Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Peter Raphael Sternberg is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
International Law in New York
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Peter Raphael Sternberg
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter Raphael Sternberg's practice in the field of business, m&a, adr, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Raphael Sternberg brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Paris, Peter Raphael Sternberg can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and adr, Peter Raphael Sternberg can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Peter Raphael Sternberg attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter Raphael Sternberg Handles in New York
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