Atty. Peter Wilson Chatfield
Peter Wilson Chatfield is a lawyer practicing government, litigation, consumer protection and 8 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Peter Wilson Chatfield is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Phillips & Cohen LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, federal crimes, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1988), District of Columbia (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 1986) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Wilson Chatfield is a lawyer practicing government, litigation, consumer protection and 8 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Peter practices at Phillips & Cohen LLP in Washington, DC
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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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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Peter Wilson Chatfield is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter Wilson Chatfield is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Peter Wilson Chatfield is one of 6,773 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in District of Columbia →
Peter Wilson Chatfield is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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