Atty. Peter Wight Yoars, Jr.

Atty. Peter Wight Yoars, Jr.

Vast experience in litigating complex cases involving: Professional, medical, engineering and legal malpractice; commercial litigation; construction; environmental regulations and toxic torts;... Read Full Bio

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Peter Wight Yoars, Jr. at a glance

Peter Wight Yoars, Jr. is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Yoars Law PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on contracts, medical malpractice, business, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), Connecticut (1999), and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of New York U.S. D (2007). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Allegheny College (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affilaitions •American Bar Association •Member, Steering Committee and Forum Committee on Construction Industry, Division 10 (Energy & Environment) •State Legislation Chair, 2014-2015 •Co-Publications Liaison, 2014-2015. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Vast experience in litigating complex cases involving: Professional, medical, engineering and legal malpractice
  • commercial litigation
  • construction
  • environmental regulations and toxic torts
  • Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Wight Yoars, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Medical Malpractice

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Business & Corporate Law

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Product Liability

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Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

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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

Common questions about Peter Wight Yoars, Jr.

Where is Peter Wight Yoars, Jr.'s law office located?
Peter Wight Yoars, Jr.'s law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Yoars Law PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Wight Yoars, Jr. handle?
Peter Wight Yoars, Jr. focuses on contracts, medical malpractice, business, product liability, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Wight Yoars, Jr. practiced law?
Peter Wight Yoars, Jr. has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Peter Wight Yoars, Jr. go to law school?
Peter Wight Yoars, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
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What awards or recognition has Peter Wight Yoars, Jr. received?
Peter Wight Yoars, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Pace University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Allegheny College
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
Connecticut
Admitted: 1999
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of New York U.S. D
Admitted: 2007

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