Atty. Peter S. Hanke

Atty. Peter S. Hanke

Mr. Peter S.

Austin Austin 67 yrs experience 67 year
Call (726) 216-6607 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Peter S. Hanke at a glance

Peter S. Hanke is a contracts, construction, and environmental attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1959), Massachusetts (1970), and Texas (1986). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1958) and Harvard University (A.B., 1951). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Peter S. Hanke is a lawyer practicing construction law, contracts law, environmental law
  • Peter S. received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1951, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Peter S. practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Peter S. Hanke's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Construction Law

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter S. Hanke

Where is Peter S. Hanke's law office located?
Peter S. Hanke's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter S. Hanke handle?
Peter S. Hanke focuses on contracts, construction, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Peter S. Hanke practiced law?
Peter S. Hanke has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Peter S. Hanke go to law school?
Peter S. Hanke earned their education at (J.D., 1958); (A.B., 1951).
How can I contact Peter S. Hanke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1958
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1951

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1959
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1970
Texas
Admitted: 1986

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