Atty. Peter Ventrice

Atty. Peter Ventrice

Peter Ventrice has been practicing since 1991. Mr.

Metuchen Metuchen 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Ventrice at a glance

Peter Ventrice is a Partner based in Metuchen, New Jersey, practicing at Brause, Brause & Ventrice, L.L.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), New Jersey (1991), United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (1991), and United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (2017). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1990) and Lehigh University (B.S. Marketing, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Middlesex County Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, New York Bar Association,Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey. Serands clients in Metuchen, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Ventrice has been practicing since 1991
  • Mr. Ventrice earned a Preeminent “AV” Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards based upon a peer review rating process
  • He has been selected as a New Jersey “Super Lawyer” in the area of family law from 2015-2021 and in 2012, a distinction held by fewer than 5% of practicing attorneys in the State of New Jersey, and is based upon peer recognition and professional achievement
  • Mr. Ventrice is a Qualified Mediator, he has been appointed to serve as a Middlesex County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist, and he is admitted to the roster of Mediators for Economic Aspects of Family Law Cases by the New Jersey Courts under Rule 1:40
  • He has also been appointed to serve on the Middlesex County Assignment Judge’s Family Lawyers Committee
  • Mr. Ventrice is a member of the Family Section of the Middlesex County Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association, a member of the New York State Bar Association, a member of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, and was a founding member and Master of the Aldona E. Appleton Family Law Inn of Court
  • He is admitted to the Bar of the State of New Jersey, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the New York Bar
  • Mr. Ventrice graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Lehigh University in 1987, and received a Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 1990
  • He has been recognized by Women Aware, Inc., for service to victims of domestic violence

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Ventrice's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Peter Ventrice is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New Jersey →

Child Custody & Visitation

Peter Ventrice is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New Jersey →

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.

Peter Ventrice is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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 Metuchen 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 Ventrice

Where is Peter Ventrice's law office located?
Peter Ventrice's law practice is located in Metuchen, New Jersey. The firm is Brause, Brause & Ventrice, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Ventrice handle?
Peter Ventrice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Peter Ventrice practiced law?
Peter Ventrice has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Peter Ventrice go to law school?
Peter Ventrice earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S. Marketing, 1987).
How can I contact Peter Ventrice for a consultation?
You can contact Peter Ventrice directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter Ventrice received?
Peter Ventrice's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1990
B.S. Marketing
Lehigh University
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Admitted: 2017
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 2018

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