Atty. Peter Ventrice
Peter Ventrice has been practicing since 1991. Mr.
Child Custody & More Attorney · Serving Metuchen, NJ · 35+ Years Experience
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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. Serves clients in Metuchen, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Ventrice
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Ventrice handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Metuchen.
Divorce in Metuchen
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Peter Ventrice is one of 50,071 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New Jersey →
Car Accidents in Metuchen
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 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New Jersey →
Child Custody & Visitation in Metuchen
Peter Ventrice is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New Jersey →
Personal Injury in Metuchen
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 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
Criminal Defense in Metuchen
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 Metuchen
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 venue, 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.
Metuchen Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Metuchen-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Metuchen Choose Peter Ventrice
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter Ventrice's practice in the field of divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Ventrice brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Peter Ventrice can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, car accidents, and child custody, Peter Ventrice can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Metuchen
A Metuchen-based practice means Peter Ventrice attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter Ventrice Handles in Metuchen
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Peter Ventrice has experience with under New Jersey law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Peter Ventrice directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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