Atty. Peter Runkel Knight

Atty. Peter Runkel Knight

Peter Runkel Knight is a lawyer practicing environmental + utilities, compliance and permitting, white-collar crime and government investigations and 9 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About Peter Runkel Knight at a glance

Peter Runkel Knight is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Robinson & Cole LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, tax, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1996). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law J.D. with honors Connecticut Journal of International Law (—) and Wesleyan University B.A. English (—). Active member of Professional Associations University of Connecticut School of Law Adjunct Professor. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter Runkel Knight is a lawyer practicing environmental + utilities, compliance and permitting, white-collar crime and government investigations and 9 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Peter practices at Robinson & Cole LLP in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Runkel Knight's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Peter Runkel Knight's law office located?
Peter Runkel Knight's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Robinson & Cole LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Runkel Knight handle?
Peter Runkel Knight focuses on criminal defense, business, tax, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Peter Runkel Knight practiced law?
Peter Runkel Knight has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
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Education

University of Connecticut School of Law J.D. with honors Connecticut Journal of International Law
- In Progress
Wesleyan University B.A. English
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1996

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