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Atty. Peter S. Samaan

Atty. Peter S. Samaan

Peter joined the firm as partner in 2002, where he continues his practice, concentrating in construction defects, general liability, commercial litigation and medical malpractice defense. Peter graduated from St.

East Meadow East Meadow 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Peter S. Samaan at a glance

Peter S. Samaan is a Member based in East Meadow, New York, practforg at Samaan Sheehy & Gillespie, LLP. They haand 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in New York (1991) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1996). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Maryland (B.S., 1986). Serands clients in East Meadow, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter joined the firm as partner in 2002, where he continues his practice, concentrating in construction defects, general liability, commercial litigation and medical malpractice defense
  • Peter graduated from St. Johnโ€™s University School of Law in 1990 and became admitted to practice in New York in 1991, and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • Peter began his practice with the firm of Martin, Clearwater & Bell working primarily on general liability and medical malpractice litigation as well as errors and omissions and directors and officers defense work
  • After leaving Martin, Clearwater & Bell, Peter accepted an in-house counsel position with the American International Group (AIG) in its attorney malpractice area
  • In addition, while at AIG, Peter was involved with accountant claims as well as E & O and D & O work, primarily with the failed savings & loan dispute in the early 1990s
  • Peter left AIG to resume private practice with the firm of Mendes & Mount, LLP. At Mendes & Mount, he was involved in general liability, environmental, asbestos, health hazard and toxic tort litigation
  • During this period, Peter participated in multiple trials and ADR proceedings
  • Peter is also a certified arbitrator for the New York State Court System

Professional Associations

Nassau County State Bar Association Member New York State Bar Association Member

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in East Meadow 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 substantiand 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 S. Samaan's law office located?
Peter S. Samaan's law practice is located in East Meadow, New York. The firm is Samaan Sheehy & Gillespie, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Peter S. Samaan practiced law?
Peter S. Samaan has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Peter S. Samaan go to law school?
Peter S. Samaan earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1986).
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 1990
B.S.
University of Maryland
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1996

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