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Biography
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.
Education
- 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
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Professional Experience
- Founder and Principal
- Yoars Law PLLC
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- Partner
- Goldberg Segalla, LLP
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- Partner
- Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, PC
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- Litigation Attorney
- Law Offices of Todd J. Krouner
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- Litigation Attorney
- Barton, LLP
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- Associate
- Law Offices of Dominick J. Robustelli
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Paradigm Invest Group LLC v. Patel Hotel Fund, LLC et al.
- Arbitration Clause in Construction Contract Enforceable
- Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion Skyscraper Neom
- Construction Trends for 2022 and Beyond.
- CPLR 4404 – Defendant’s Jury Verdict Reinstated by Appellate Division
Speaking Engagements
- Striving for Balance: The Path from Stress to Wellbeing in your Practice, Westchester County Bar Association, White Plains, NY
- When Green Turns Mean: Responsibilities of Parties on a Sustainable Construction Project, American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law, 2016 Midwinter Meeting,, San Francisco, CA
- Session Coordinator
- Litigating Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims, Fiduciary Duty Initiative, Alberti Group LLC, Chicago, IL
- Medical Record Documentation: Risk Management for the Anesthesia Team and Health Care Providers, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hamot’s School of Anesthesia, Erie, PA
- Where Does the Doctor/Patient Attorney/Client Relationship Begin?, Coalition of Attorneys and Physicians in Erie (CAPE) Seminar, rie County Bar Association & Erie County Medical Association, Erie, PA
Awards
- AV Preeminent® Rating
- Martindale- Hubbell
- 2013-2023; Peer Rated for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence for Legal Knowledge, Communication Skills and Ethical Standards
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Top 1% of America's Most Honored Lawyers
- The American Registry
- 2021
- 2022 International Advisory Expert in NY Commercial Litigation
- International Advisory Experts
- 2021
- Top Rated Lawyers in New York
- Lawyers of Distinction
Professional Associations
- New York State Bar # 2903326
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Lawyers Assistance Committee (2015-Current)
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- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Forum on Construction Industry, Division 10, Energy & Environment Steering Committee 2014 - 2020; State Legislation Chair 2014-2015, Publications Liaison 2014-2020
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- Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
- Member
- Current
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- Jamestown Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Chair, Steering Committee of Lawyers Helping Lawyers 2009-2015
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- UPMC Hamot Medical Center
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Hamot Institutional Review Board 2015-2016; Hamot Ethics Committee 2013-2015
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- Coalition of Attorneys and Physicians of Erie
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Planning Committee 2011-2014
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- United Way of Erie County
- Volunteer
- Current
- Activities: Young Leaders Society Steering Committee 2009 - 2015 (Chair 2009 - 2011); Volunteer Action Society Steering Committee 2012-2015
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- Erie County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Civil Litigation Section Committee 2009 - 2015, Co-Chair, 2009-2010
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Connecticut
- State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
- ID Number: 415228
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 2903326
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Southern & Western Districts of New York
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- U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
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Fees
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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
Additional Practice Areas
- Professional Liability
- Commercial Litigation
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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