Atty. Peter Richard Chaffetz

Atty. Peter Richard Chaffetz

Peter Richard Chaffetz is a lawyer practicing insurance and reinsurance law. Peter received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 47 years.

New York New York 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Peter Richard Chaffetz at a glance

Peter Richard Chaffetz is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Chaffetz Lindsey LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1979), U.S. Supreme Court (1983), and California (1984). Educated at University of Chicago Law School J.D. (—) and Harvard College A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American and International Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Richard Chaffetz is a lawyer practicing insurance and reinsurance law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Peter practices at Chaffetz Lindsey LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Richard Chaffetz's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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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Where is Peter Richard Chaffetz's law office located?
Peter Richard Chaffetz's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Chaffetz Lindsey LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Richard Chaffetz handle?
Peter Richard Chaffetz focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Richard Chaffetz practiced law?
Peter Richard Chaffetz has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
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What awards or recognition has Peter Richard Chaffetz received?
Peter Richard Chaffetz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Chicago Law School J.D.
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Harvard College A.B.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983
California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1984

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