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
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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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- Vast experience in litigating complex cases involving: Professional, medical, engineering and legal malpractice
- commercial litigation
- construction
- environmental regulations and toxic torts
- Read Full Bio
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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