New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Peter W. Yoars Jr.
- Experience: 26 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Construction Law, Business Law, Insurance Claims ...
- Jurisdictions: Connecticut, New York
- Phone: (212) 220-9750
- Website: https://yoarslaw.com/
Education
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Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
J.D. (1997) | Law (Internship at Environmental Litigation Clinic under Prof. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (oversaw environmental law cases in SDNY); Advanced Appellate Advocacy, Trial Advocacy, National Moot Court Competition)
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Allegheny College
B.A. (1993) | Political Science (Thesis: The Consistency of Chief Justice Rehnquist’s Opinions: A Ten-Case Study; Varsity Football including 1990 NCAA National Champions; Moot Court; Debate)
Experience
- Founder and Principal: Yoars Law PLLC (2016 - Current)
- Partner: Goldberg Segalla, LLP (2015 - 2016)
- Partner: Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, PC (2007 - 2015)
- Litigation Attorney: Law Offices of Todd J. Krouner (2005 - 2007)
- Litigation Attorney: Barton, LLP (2000 - 2005)
- Associate: Law Offices of Dominick J. Robustelli (1996 - 2000)
Associations
- New York State Bar # 2903326: Member (Current)
- American Bar Association: Member (Current)
- Claims & Litigation Management Alliance: Member (Current)
- Jamestown Bar Association: Member (Current)
- UPMC Hamot Medical Center: Member (Current)
- Coalition of Attorneys and Physicians of Erie: Member (Current)
- United Way of Erie County: Volunteer (Current)
- Erie County Bar Association: Member (Current)
- Pennsylvania Bar Association: Member (Current)
Jurisdictions
- Connecticut (Since 1999)
- New York (Since 1999)
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Southern & Western Districts of New York
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
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.
Practice Areas
- Construction Law: Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Insurance Claims: Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Products Liability: Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Medical Malpractice: Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Legal Malpractice
- Environmental Law
- Arbitration & Mediation: Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Municipal Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
Yoars Law PLLC
New York Office
26 Broadway, Suite 934
New York, NY 10004
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Telephone: (212) 220-9750
| Monday: | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday: | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday: | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday: | Open 24 hours |
| Friday: | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday: | Open 24 hours (Today) |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Notice: Call or email to schedule appointments.
Yoars Law PLLC
Connecticut Office
71 Bradley Road, Suite 4C
Madison, CT 06443
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Telephone: (212) 220-9750
| Monday: | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday: | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday: | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday: | Open 24 hours |
| Friday: | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday: | Open 24 hours (Today) |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Notice: Call or email to schedule an appointment.
Biography
Peter W. Yoars, Jr. is a results-oriented lawyer with a background in all facets and stages of intricate civil and business litigation, resolutions, arbitrations, and mediations. Peter possesses extensive experience in both jury and non-jury trials in both State and Federal courts, as well as in arbitrations, mediations, and various alternative dispute resolution methods. Serving as trial and lead counsel, he specializes in handling disputes related to engineering and construction, corporate law, environmental regulations, professional liability issues, toxic torts, product liability, and other legal matters. Peter has appeared in numerous court proceedings, prepared numerous pleadings, motions, and other legal filings, overseen complex and extensive discovery processes, and conducted and defended against thousands of depositions.