Peter Antonowicz - Profile

Lawyer, Peter W. Antonowicz, Esq., entered the legal field with the intention of aiding underprivileged and incapacitated individuals who were unable to retain legal representation. His initial case involving a Social Security Disability applicant dates back to 1982. During his time in Law School and clinical practice, he delved into the rights of the disabled community. Post-graduation in 1983, he continued to champion these causes, accumulating a legal career spanning over three decades. Commencing as a Legal Aid Society lawyer, he subsequently transitioned to working as a civil rights advocate, safeguarding the rights of psychiatric patients and residents with developmental disabilities in central and western New York. Throughout his professional journey, he has been actively involved in disability rights groups and presently holds a position on the Board of Directors of an advocacy organization for the rights of disabled children. In 1992, lawyer Peter W. Antonowicz established his private law practice in Rome, New York, dedicating his entire professional focus to advocating for the legal rights of disabled youths and adults.