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Peter W. Yoars Jr.

Yoars Law PLLC

Construction LawBusiness LawInsurance ClaimsProducts LiabilityMedical Malpractice
New York, Connecticut27 years(212) 220-9750
Experience
27 years
Consultation
Free consultation
Bar State
New York
Contingency
Available
Languages
English
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About

Peter W. Yoars, Jr. is a solution-driven attorney with experience in all aspects and phases of complex civil and commercial litigation, settlements, arbitrations and mediations. Peter has vast experience with jury and non-jury trials in State and Federal courts as well as arbitrations, mediations and other forms of ADR. As trial and lead counsel, he handles engineering and construction disputes, corporate litigation, environmental law, professional liability claims, toxic torts, product liability, among other cases. Peter has made hundreds of court appearances, drafted countless pleadings, motions and other court documents, managed intricate and voluminous discovery processes, taken and defended over thousands of depositions.

Location

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26 Broadway, Suite 934, New York, Connecticut, 10004, United StatesNew York, Connecticut, 10004

Admissions

4
ConnecticutState of Connecticut Judicial Branch | Since 1999
New YorkNew York State Office of Court Administration | Since 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Southern & Western Districts of New York
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania

Education

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Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace UniversityJ.D. | Law | 1997 | J.D. (1997) | Law
Allegheny CollegeB.A. | Political Science | 1993 | B.A. (1993) | Political Science

Professional Details

Experience

Founder and Principal
Partner2015 - 2016
Partner2007 - 2015
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Awards

AV Preeminent® Rating2023 | 2013-2023; Peer Rated for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence for Legal Knowledge, Communication Skills and Ethical StandardsOpen link
10.0 Superb Rating2023Open link
Top 1% of America's Most Honored Lawyers2022 | 2021
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Associations

New York State Bar # 2903326Member | Activities: Lawyers Assistance Committee (2015-Current)
American Bar AssociationMember | Activities: Forum on Construction Industry, Division 10, Energy & Environment Steering Committee 2014 - 2020; State Legislation Chair 2014-2015, Publications Liaison 2014-2020
Claims & Litigation Management AllianceMember
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Fees

Free Consultation 20 minute free consultation. Thereafter, hourly rates apply.
Contingent Fees Decided on a case-by-case basis.
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information Open to alternative fee arrangments.