Atty. Peter Walter Lavigne

Atty. Peter Walter Lavigne

Peter Walter Lavigne is a lawyer practicing broker-dealer regulation, securities & investment fraud, financial institutions and 6 other areas of law. Peter received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

New York New York 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Walter Lavigne at a glance

Peter Walter Lavigne is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1979). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1978) and Cornell University (A.B., 1975). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Walter Lavigne is a lawyer practicing broker-dealer regulation, securities & investment fraud, financial institutions and 6 other areas of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Peter practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Walter Lavigne's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

Common questions about Peter Walter Lavigne

Where is Peter Walter Lavigne's law office located?
Peter Walter Lavigne's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Walter Lavigne handle?
Peter Walter Lavigne focuses on business, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Walter Lavigne practiced law?
Peter Walter Lavigne has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Peter Walter Lavigne go to law school?
Peter Walter Lavigne earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B., 1975).
How can I contact Peter Walter Lavigne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1978
A.B.
Cornell University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979

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