Atty. Peter Skoufalos

Atty. Peter Skoufalos

Peter Skoufalos is a lawyer practicing commercial, maritime law with an emphasis on arbitration, litigation and other forms of dispute resolution. Peter received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

New York New York 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Skoufalos at a glance

Peter Skoufalos is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Brown Gavalas & Fromm LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, adr, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1983), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Second and Fifth Cir (1983). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1979) and New York University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State Bar Association Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Skoufalos is a lawyer practicing commercial, maritime law with an emphasis on arbitration, litigation and other forms of dispute resolution
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Peter practices at Brown Gavalas & Fromm LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Skoufalos's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Peter Skoufalos's law office located?
Peter Skoufalos's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Brown Gavalas & Fromm LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Skoufalos handle?
Peter Skoufalos focuses on business, litigation, adr, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Skoufalos practiced law?
Peter Skoufalos has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Peter Skoufalos go to law school?
Peter Skoufalos earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Peter Skoufalos for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter Skoufalos received?
Peter Skoufalos's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1979
B.A.
New York University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Second and Fifth Cir
Admitted: 1983

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