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About William B. Peterson at a glance
William B. Peterson is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on securities, consumer, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979) and New York (1985). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1979) and Brooklyn College (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William B. Peterson is a lawyer practicing international law, securities / investment fraud, advertising and 1 other area of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
- William practices at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
William B. Peterson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William B. Peterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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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