Atty. Peter S. Cuddihy

Atty. Peter S. Cuddihy

Peter Cuddihy has represented clients in a variety of litigation matters, including complex personal injury cases, product liability actions, automotive and trucking litigation, uninsured and underinsured motorist litigation, insurance coverage disputes, insurance fraud and bad faith claims, premises liability actions, environmental and toxic tort matters, construction defect litigation, employment practices claims and legal malpractice claims. After serving a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Edward J.

Mount Laurel Mount Laurel 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter S. Cuddihy at a glance

Peter S. Cuddihy is a Partner based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1990), New Jersey (1990), New York (1990), and United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1990). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and St. Joseph's University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •Camden County Bar Association. Serands clients in Mount Laurel, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Cuddihy has represented clients in a variety of litigation matters, including complex personal injury cases, product liability actions, automotive and trucking litigation, uninsured and underinsured motorist litigation, insurance coverage disputes, insurance fraud and bad faith claims, premises liability actions, environmental and toxic tort matters, construction defect litigation, employment practices claims and legal malpractice claims
  • After serving a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Edward J. Toy, judge of the New Jersey Superior Court, Peter joined the McCarter & English firm, where he focused on asbestos litigation
  • He joined Margolis Edelstein in 1991
  • Honors •Alpha Sigma Nu, the honor society of Jesuit colleges and universities, member and past treasurer Articles & Publications The Statute of Repose and its Application to Personal Injury Actions in New Jersey

Practice Areas Explained

Peter S. Cuddihy's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Construction Law

Peter S. Cuddihy is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New Jersey →

Product Liability

Peter S. Cuddihy is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Jersey →

Insurance Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter S. Cuddihy

Where is Peter S. Cuddihy's law office located?
Peter S. Cuddihy's law practice is located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The firm is Margolis Edelstein. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter S. Cuddihy handle?
Peter S. Cuddihy focuses on personal injury, construction, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Peter S. Cuddihy practiced law?
Peter S. Cuddihy has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Peter S. Cuddihy go to law school?
Peter S. Cuddihy earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Peter S. Cuddihy for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter S. Cuddihy received?
Peter S. Cuddihy's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
St. Joseph's University
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1990
New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 1990
United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1990
United States District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1990
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993

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